clairvoyance

[Ian Radin]

There is a word similar to this which means depth of wood surface appearance. Clairvoyance, of course means seeing objects beyond normal means. I can't find wood reference in dictionary. Help.

[Jim Becker]

Chatoyance ... :)

https://www.rockler.com/what-is-chatoyance

[Jerry Wright]

One can exhibit clairvoyance in predicting whether a wood will exhibit chatoyance😉

[Jacob Reverb]

Yet another thing I love about mahogany.

[Matt Day]

Lol, this one is funny. Brain fart.

[Ian Radin]

Ah, thats it. I don't want to tell you how long I hunted through the C's in my trusty American College Dictionary.Thanks all. Ian

[Ian Radin]

Forgot to mention, I enjoyed Jerry Wright's clever quip. Ian

[Prashun Patel]

Deloris!!!

[John K Jordan]

There is a word similar to this which means depth of wood surface appearance. Clairvoyance, of course means seeing objects beyond normal means. I can't find wood reference in dictionary. Help.

When I was doing 3D modeling and rendering (in the early days of the technology) one guy developed an algorithm to apply chatoyancy to any surface. But it's worthless without stereo vision or eye movement and difficult to photograph effectively - try looking for depth in a wood surface with one eye closed! I made this piece with the most amazing maple I was ever given. It looked so deeply 3-dimensional you couldn't believe the surface is smooth until you touch it!

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Oh, BTW, I use naphtha on sanded wood at the lathe to see the figure and chatoyance. For a few seconds it shows nearly what the wood will look like when oil is applied. (Helps to see defects like ripples when wet and scratches as it starts to dry.) Alcohol or water will also work but naphtha dries a lot quicker. I saw a turner use alcohol for this once then light it to burn off the liquid! If I remember correctly it was Jimmy Clewes.

JKJ

[Bill Dufour]

I am clairvoyant and did not even realize it. When driving many people around me turn or change lanes without using signals. Must be because they think I am clairvoyant.

[Derek Cohen]

I am clairvoyant and did not even realize it. When driving many people around me turn or change lanes without using signals. Must be because they think I am clairvoyant.

No. It is because you are chatoyant. You glow and shimmer, which is why they see you ... :)

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Lee Schierer]

Here is some pretty neat chatoyance:
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If you rotate the card table 90 degrees the two light colored squares become dark and the two dark ones become light colored.

[Jason Roehl]

Deloris!!!

Now that's funny stuff right there. Mulva?

[Frank Pratt]

Yet another thing I love about mahogany.

If you only love mahogany, it's called mahogamy.

[John K Jordan]

If you rotate the card table 90 degrees the two light colored squares become dark and the two dark ones become light colored.

A chess or checker board made like that would be interesting.

JKJ

[Andrew Joiner]

I made this piece with the most amazing maple I was ever given. It looked so deeply 3-dimensional you couldn't believe the surface is smooth until you touch it!


Beautiful work.
We must have good karma John. I was given a slab of quilted maple that needs touching to believe it's smooth. Sometimes nature and woodworkers get to perform magic.

[John K Jordan]

Beautiful work.
We must have good karma John. I was given a slab of quilted maple that needs touching to believe it's smooth. Sometimes nature and woodworkers get to perform magic.

Thanks!

Hey, I be happy to drive my karma to northern Oregon if that slab is in your way. :)

[Mel Fulks]

A most enjoyable thread ! Did you know some found the Fire Side Chats An Annoyance?

[Prashun Patel]

My friend Claire used a Moyle once.

When skiing the Alps, I stayed at a chateau once

I prefer soft cookies, and hence look at Chips Ahoy askance.

[Andrew Joiner]

Thanks!

Hey, I be happy to drive my karma to northern Oregon if that slab is in your way. :)
It's in front of me in a table top, but not really " in the way"!

[Zac wingert]

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Looks different everytime you or it moves