I think someone mentioned this a few weeks ago but can't remember who and can't find the thread.
I just tried cutting a couple of puzzles out of it yesterday and for what it's worth thought I'd comment.
From what I understand (and remember)from the guy at the woodstore it's birch which has been heated in the kiln for longer and at higher temperatures than would be normal for drying wood - does anyone know more about this process ..?
It cuts nicely and is a similar colour to walnut. It does however smell HORRIBLE - unless you like the smell of charred wood! It also generates very black messy dust so that the planer and saw table need wiping down well after using it ..
Dipped in BLO/mineral spirits it darkens to a rich very dark brown.
I've attached a pic which gives and idea of the colour change after dipping ..
I just tried cutting a couple of puzzles out of it yesterday and for what it's worth thought I'd comment.
From what I understand (and remember)from the guy at the woodstore it's birch which has been heated in the kiln for longer and at higher temperatures than would be normal for drying wood - does anyone know more about this process ..?
It cuts nicely and is a similar colour to walnut. It does however smell HORRIBLE - unless you like the smell of charred wood! It also generates very black messy dust so that the planer and saw table need wiping down well after using it ..
Dipped in BLO/mineral spirits it darkens to a rich very dark brown.
I've attached a pic which gives and idea of the colour change after dipping ..
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