Hi Peter, a question: From the first picture, it sure looks like a good portion of that split section is heartwood. I realize that HW is not ideal however, for drawer bottoms, would it normally be okay? Thanks!
Hi Steve - the ash is for chairmaking, not the joined cupboard. The heartwood is fine if it's not crazy twisted grain. I've been splitting & shaving it into chair parts. Turned some blanks from it yesterday for arm supports for Windsor chairs.
Basket weaving is great fun. I've never made my own ash splints though.
Hi Peter, a question: From the first picture, it sure looks like a good portion of that split section is heartwood. I realize that HW is not ideal however, for drawer bottoms, would it normally be okay? Thanks!
Hi Steve - the ash is for chairmaking, not the joined cupboard. The heartwood is fine if it's not crazy twisted grain. I've been splitting & shaving it into chair parts. Turned some blanks from it yesterday for arm supports for Windsor chairs.
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