Gorgeous piece right there!
Chittum Burl (American Smoketree)
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I love smart men!For the record (and just in case my bride starts reading this forum with me again), I can't imagine I paid more than $25 for it.
WOW - Double WOW!
I'll give you your $$ back and a few dollars for inflation!For the record (and just in case my bride starts reading this forum with me again), I can't imagine I paid more than $25 for it.
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Thanks to mike1950 for putting me in touch with a supplier.
@Mr.chittum ... any spare?
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Not at this time. I'll be including this piece in my exhibit of figured woods at IWCS 75th anniversary meeting later in the year and will consider it afterwards.
Actually, I was tagging a member by the handle of Mr chittum. As I recall, his name is Darrel and he lives in or near Lincoln County TN. Along the edge of Smoketree country.
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OK, sorry. I don't understand this tagging thing.
No problem. When you wish to get someone's attention, use the @ symbol the start typing the name. When done right (which can be tricky sometimes) the name will show in a color to indicate it is a link. The person named @300LW will be notified they were mentioned in such and such thread.
Note: the highlighting won't show up while you are posting only after you hit "post reply".
Note: the highlighting won't show up while you are posting only after you hit "post reply".
Ok, I had to google IWCS! I had no idea!!! But if you had some friends, we would sure like some fresh Blue Bell! Its hot and humid here!!
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How does the color of chittum hold up over time?
WOWZERS !!!
I'm my (limited) experience, it darkens and deepens to a really nice, deep gold.
I just took the pictures below - inside, but under 5000k LED overhead lights. The call is about 8 years old, and was finished with tung oil. I can't say the blank came from the same chunk, but it likely did and is at least about the same vintage. I sanded 1 side lightly, then wet half that - so you can see any finish deepens it a bit from the (somewhat obnoxious IMO) yellow it is when fresh cut/sanded. This may give you some idea of what to expect.
Most droolworthy :drool: