Keith: This is all old walnut. I regret that for many years I worked for, and by, and with my dad, but didn't learn much. I think that I was already way too smart to learn anything. He was a master carpenter, and favored walnut over the other woods, including maple. I also inherited all his wood shop tools. Some of the machines are too worn out to be of any value any more, but I am always nervous about doing a project because somewhere in the back of my mind I know that my dad is watching over my shoulder. It is a silly notion, but it is intimidating, nevertheless. He was truly an artist, and made it look easy.
Larry J >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 1/18/2007 9:29 PM >>> Larry if the walnut you have is that old it is very likely to be slow growth walnut. See, the difference in that as oppossed to todays woods are that the tree's have not been genetically altered to grow faster with less growth rings and looser grain. The wood you have is a treasure trove of most likely old growth tight ringed wood. This wood can be great for turning, and woodworking in general. You may need to surface plane and joint the edges if you are looking to make wider boards. have fun with the stuff. Bear (Keith)
