Name this mystery wood? Larry Davis is recused from this contest.
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:04 am ] |
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Name this mystery wood? Larry Davis is recused from this contest.
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| Author: | Michael McBroom [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:12 am ] |
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Sapele? African mahogany (er -- same thing?) |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:27 am ] |
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Looks like the offspring of a mahogany and a koa tree
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| Author: | John How [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:48 am ] |
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My guess would be similar to those that have already guess so I'll just guess it came from South America. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:59 am ] |
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corina???? |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:11 am ] |
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Cuana Costa? At least that's what it says on the wood. 
I'm guessing it's from Costa Rica anyway... looks mahogany-ish. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:16 am ] |
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I wood guess cuban mahogany! |
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| Author: | Dave-SKG [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:16 am ] |
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Brown, with wave and spalting ... mexican mahogany. |
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| Author: | martinedwards [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:49 am ] |
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formica? |
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| Author: | Larry Davis [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:10 am ] |
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Oh Man!!!!!!!!!! That's not fair...Not only do I know the latin name, I know several local and trade names.  Haven't had a chance to answer back on your PM, Bob 
Let me know if you want hints...please..please....I'm dying here 
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:41 am ] |
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Hey Larry...can I have a hint? |
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| Author: | burbank [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:01 am ] |
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Grenadillo? |
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| Author: | Dennis E. [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:17 am ] |
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How about claro walnut? |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickie [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:19 am ] |
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I don't have a clue, but it's purty Bob, real nice. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:43 am ] |
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Hey Larry go ahead and give the guys some clues. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:46 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Don Williams] Cuana Costa? At least that's what it says on the wood.
I'm guessing it's from Costa Rica anyway... looks mahogany-ish. [/QUOTE] Don cuana costa is "How much does it cost" in Sicilian
You know like "I'm broke" is "My fundsa lo" |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:47 am ] |
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I got it ! It's Luan!
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:50 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Don Williams] I got it ! It's Luan! [/QUOTE]
Nope to all so far!!!!!!!!! |
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| Author: | Larry Davis [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:52 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Bobc] Hey Larry go ahead and give the guya some clues. [/QUOTE]
South American Leguminosae family |
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| Author: | Jeff Doty [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:53 am ] |
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Pecan? Jeff |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:54 am ] |
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Not Pecan or any other domestic wood. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:56 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Did I buy any (yet)? [/QUOTE]
Nope! Sure is purty! |
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| Author: | Michael McBroom [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:00 pm ] |
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How about jatoba? (aka Brazilian cherry) Best, Michael |
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