Posted by Bill Epstein [ 12.75.71.223 ] on July 17, 2005 at 14:35:18:
In Reply to: Q for Bill about wood posted by MQracing on July 17, 2005 at 11:45:15:
.........think shelves are more important than circuits so pay you top dollar!
Soft Maple is soft 'cause it has a much higher percentage of sapwood than hard maple. That gives it more color contrast in the grain too. Kinda like Poplar. So clear finishes are out but darker stains and painting is in.
Other than that it machines and wears like it's big brother.
Have you got the space and patience (2 years)to air dry that lumber?
Both the Cherry and Ash would be special.
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