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Shay home \| projects \| blog 43 posts in 244 days 84 days ago	Topic tags/keywords: question oak What would you recommend as a contrast wood for Oak? I’m making Craftsman style trim for my windows and for the Casing Fiillet I wanted to use something other then oak. I was thinking Cherry but thought I’d get some outside opinions. Thanks, Shay -- Centerville, MN - Hobbyist and DIYer
tenontim home \| projects \| blog 828 posts in 187 days 84 days ago	Cherry is not bad, after a few years when it darkens. I like to mix white oak and walnut. Wenge is also nice, but a little pricey for trim work. -- Tim -- http://tmuli.com
Toolz home \| projects \| blog 172 posts in 185 days 84 days ago	Another wood you might consider is butternut, if it is available in your area. -- Growing older but not up!
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