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Offline Wood Hick

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Curly cherry
« on: August 02, 2024, 02:52:09 AM »
Would this cherrry slab work for a stock?. Other than the curl it looks straight grained. Concerned about grain in wrist area.


Offline Jim Kibler

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Re: Curly cherry
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2024, 03:35:34 AM »
That would work fine.  Angle the pattern somewhat on the blank to get better flow in the wrist.

Offline Daryl

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Re: Curly cherry
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2024, 03:36:11 AM »
If deep enough, proper angling the blank will help through the wrist.
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Offline Wood Hick

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Re: Curly cherry
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2024, 04:10:13 AM »
Thanks guys!  I asked the guy how much he wanted for it . He said $1200 in the city, $300 local. 20”x12’

Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Curly cherry
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2024, 04:29:10 PM »
Jump on it, 4 or 5 stock blanks in that slab.

Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: Curly cherry
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2024, 04:58:53 PM »
Beautiful piece of wood.  And Eric is correct, quite a few stocks sitting there.  Hope you are "local"!
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