Macassar Ebony Is Prone to Checking Macassar Ebony is a beautiful and expensive wood. However, due to its density, it is prone to surface checks. Thus, clean clear Ebony sells at a high premium. The 17″ wide board below is rare for its width and clarity. Read Steve Ondich‘s answer to What is the main […]
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Quartersawn Maple (Acer Saccharum) Quartersawn Maple, Roasted & Figured QS White Hard Maple Characteristics Scientific name: Acer Saccharum Alternative Names: Hard Maple, Sugar Maple, Rock Maple Region of Origin: North America Average Dried Weight: 44.5 LB/cubic foot Janka Hardness Rating: 1450 Specific Gravity: .715 IUCN Red List: No CITES wood: No
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US Schools need to bring back Shop classes An article written by Sir Ken Robinson, PhD. for Time Magazine astutely points out one glaring irony of the No Child Left Behind initiative. Its focus has been exclusively academic standards without regard for vocational classes like wood and metal shop. Dr. Robinson states his case for
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