Armoire - December 2006

Sunken logs, huh? Pretty cool. Nice job.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

this is really nice…

One question…we can get pine very easily in Northern Cal…is the pine we have the same as “red pine”...

your pictures look slightly darker…of course that could be the aging and/or the finish…just curious…

-- Matt, Napa, CA: Lj's...I love logging on--I feel so young after being around teenagers all day!

Beautiful.
Makes you want to look at the back as much as the front.
Love that red pine!

Napaman;

There are many subspecies of pine, and though I’m sure they have many common characteristics they also have many subtle differences. In the case of this stuff, remember that it’s virgin pine taken during the first cut well over 100 years ago. Contemporary red pine will be genetically the same as this, but look completely different. This stuff has incredible ring density and tight grain. It’s heavy. It also has a lot of mineral tinting from the time it was submerged.

-- Sawmill Lodge - http://sawmill-lodge.com

Billco,

This is a gorgeous piece. The grain pattern and colors are just outstanding. I am sure that the pictures do not do the wood justice. (I am not maligning your photography skills). You simply cannot get wood like this today. Working with this reclaimed must bring you a sense of immense satisfaction knowing that is unique lumber.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

That looks great. It has additional interest because of the background of the lumber.

-- Maplewood, MN

I’m going to have to stat searching the waters around here, that wood has a ton of character, the craftsmanship is remarkable to.

-- Stuart, North Dakota

Excellent armoire. I love that grain.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.