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    Nice work, Josh!

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    Recognize the wood?

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    Sure do.. I put it on a W&B 13/16 chopper, but you shaped it better

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    I'm thinking about getting a small belt sander. Nothing like Bill's Burr King, but something to speed along the sanding and help even it out would be nice.

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    I'm thinking the same but am tapped out for cash. Still, it's only like $70

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshEarl View Post
    Recognize the wood?

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    Looks familiar. That bubinga has a really nice color and grain.

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    Oops. Did I get the name of the wood wrong? I got the wood from Jim, so he would know...

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    That looks like the bubinga to me. The padauk is redder with a less-pronounced grain. I could be wrong, though.

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    No, I think you're right. The other wood is much redder. This is more dark brown.

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    Great looking scales and blade. I like the traditional shapes, I am a form follows fuction type of guy.
    I really must start doing better on my blades, yours and several others have put me to shame.

    Charlie

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