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Re: [motm] Open Cabinet Question

2000-03-29 by Thomas Hudson

"Tkacs, Ken" wrote:

> Also, what kinds of wood are you using? The only reasonable thing I can find
> around here is Red Oak, which wouldn't be bad, but I'm interested in what
> others have had success with. Buying a table saw on Saturday to get this
> show on the road.
> 
I purchased paduak from Woodcraft. The wood is a deep orange red,  
and machines well. See
http://woodworkerssource.woodmall.com/woodworkerssource/paduakafrican.html

The picture shown is lighter than what I have. The grain is so nice
that I plan on using a clear finish with no staining.

You can also view various wood types at:
http://shop.woodcraft.com/woodcraft/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=2123

Oak is pretty heavy and tough to work with. Buy some extra saw blades.
Same is true for maple.

Walnut is nice to work with. Had I found a good deal on some walnut
I would have used it. I think it would look great with the MOTM
modules. 

If you decide to go with any exotic hardwoods, be sure to wear a 
dust mask. Dusk from some exotics is carcinogenic.

Thomas

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