Looking for more pictures of walnut and/or macassar ebony

pugs · « **on:** 22 Sep 2005, 08:28 pm »

I'm trying to decide if I want macassar ebony or walnut veneer for my HT3's and HTC. Other than what is already posted here and on Jim's website, does anyone have anymore pictures to help me decide?

Gordy · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 Sep 2005, 04:07 am »

Hi Pugs,

Since you're still shopping/debating, why not send off for some veneer samples? On line images will never do the veneers justice...

pugs · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 Sep 2005, 04:43 am »

Quote from: Gordy

Hi Pugs,

Since you're still shopping/debating, why not send off for some veneer samples? On line images will never do the veneers justice...

How do I do that? Just ask for samples from a veneer company?

Gordy · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 Sep 2005, 05:10 am »

Some companies sell sampler packs, Macassar Ebony won't be in a sampler pack I'm afraid, but here's an example...
http://www.certainlywood.com/Selectorama-VSP.htm

LadyDog · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 Sep 2005, 08:53 pm »

Gordy,
I am kind of in the same boat, though looking at different finishes. Here are some websites you may want to take a look at. Good luck with your decision.

wood-veneers.com

oakwoodveneer.com

glveneer.com

Formwood - Large selection, good sample pics, small orders from overstock list only

MacBeath Hardwoods - Online store, good selection of paper-backed veneer, watch out for the elephant sound

Certainly Wood - Large collection of exotics & figures, non-paper backed

B&B Rare Woods - Exotics, non-paper backed

Joe Woodworker - Small selection, but nice stuff, non-paper backed

Herzog Veneers - Small selection, but nice stuff, non-paper backed

Not that it matters, but walnut crotch is "sweet" looking.

Regards,
Jeff

MaxCast · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 Sep 2005, 10:40 pm »

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Not that it matters, but walnut crotch is "sweet" looking.

I've gotta see that.

LadyDog · « **Reply #6 on:** 3 Oct 2005, 02:17 pm »

Max,
Here you go:

http://www.wood-veneers.com/samples/_walnut_crotch.jpg

Regards,
Jeff

BradJudy · « **Reply #7 on:** 3 Oct 2005, 02:43 pm »

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this pic I took at the show is of one of Jim's ebony pairs - http://www.bradjudy.com/audioblog/wp-content/rmaf/IMG_17601.jpg

zybar · « **Reply #8 on:** 3 Oct 2005, 03:03 pm »

How about these finishes from the show:

George

BradJudy · « **Reply #9 on:** 3 Oct 2005, 07:05 pm »

Yeah, the chevron alignment of the ropey cherry (I'm guessing the wood from looking at them, didn't actually ask) was spectacular.

brj · « **Reply #10 on:** 3 Oct 2005, 07:27 pm »

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Yeah, the chevron alignment of the ropey cherry (I'm guessing the wood from looking at them, didn't actually ask) was spectacular.

According to Jim's gallery pictures put up last week, they are Makore (African Cherry) with Madrone burl baffles. The pair of HT1s are Camphor burl with Sapele (African Mahogany) baffles.

Captain Humble · « **Reply #11 on:** 4 Oct 2005, 04:37 am »

Pugs,
Here's a picture of a Salk walnut I took at the show.

It was one of my two favorites.

Captain Humble · « **Reply #12 on:** 4 Oct 2005, 06:59 am »

Pug,

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recent updates as of Sept 2005: Continuing to add end grain closeups and have purchased many dozens of new wood samples, which I am carefully photographing and entering into the site. Have now brought unique wood pictures to over 12,000

Here's the link:
http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/

pugs · « **Reply #13 on:** 13 Oct 2005, 05:03 am »

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Pugs,
Here's a picture of a Salk walnut I took at the show.

It was one of my two favorites.

What was your other favorite?