Next time you build a fly rod, Larry, we'll pick out a nice piece of
your father's wood and turn a reel seat for you.
Then we'll go fishing.
Tom
On Jan 19, 2007, at 2:37 PM, Larry Johnson wrote:
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)
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