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fumblefinger

Post subject: Mahogany Dust

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:49 am

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I'm in the process of moving some equipment from the garage to the new shop. Pulled the dust collection bag off of the belt/disk sander and proceeded to dump it in the trash can. Woah! I suddenly realized that it was mostly (99.8%) mahogany dust. Can't guarantee the purity, but it all looks the same color and consistency. I'd made a few neck supports and cauls the lazy way and just held the piece on the end of the belt sander to get the contour. So if anyone needs some dust for a fill, shoot me a PM and I'll send you some.
( I think that's a gallon size bag)

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Chris Pile

Post subject: Re: Mahogany Dust

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:19 am

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Yes, even such as this has value.

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dzsmith

Post subject: Re: Mahogany Dust

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:05 pm

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Ah-choo!

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sdsollod

Post subject: Re: Mahogany Dust

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:42 pm

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That would fill some big holes...

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Alex Kleon

Post subject: Re: Mahogany Dust

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:09 am

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Any pictures of the grain orientation? I'm fussy about using QS dust, whenever possible.

Alex

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fumblefinger

Post subject: Re: Mahogany Dust

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:28 pm

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Ever seen the grain direction on Japanese Oak? Pretty similar.

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