graman 2 Posted October 31, 2011 Mahogany is a bit misleading....You think it's got very little grain depth or personality, until you hold one, and look into the grain. The Sierra has a CA coating, and has qa Standard Parker refill, however it will also take a gel replacement. Compacct, bullet proof and very handy. $65, + $14 shipping and paypal fees. $5 shipping if within Oz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdoe 0 Posted October 31, 2011 Reminds me of a certain table Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted November 1, 2011 certainly does! Nice timber to work with....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdoe 0 Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Has reputation for being an (too) easy wood to work on. Oh, and this thing has been dried for 2 decades! Yup, that makes 20 years. Or was that 3 decades? Mahogany has a generally straight grain and is usually free of voids and pockets. It has a reddish-brown color, which darkens over time, and displays a reddish sheen when polished. It has excellent workability, and is very durable. Historically, the tree's girth allowed for wide boards from traditional mahogany species. These properties make it a favorable wood for crafting cabinets and furniture. Much of the first-quality furniture made in the American colonies from the mid 18th century was made of mahogany, when the wood first became available to American craftsmen. Mahogany is still widely used for fine furniture throughout the world. Indonesian plantations supply high quality timber to Australian fine furniture makers such as Woodbury House; however, the rarity of Cuban mahogany and over harvesting of Honduras and Brazilian mahogany has diminished their use. Mahogany also resists wood rot, making it attractive in boat construction. It is also often used for musical instruments, particularly the backs, sides and necks of acoustic guitars and drums shells because of its ability to produce a very deep, warm tone compared to other commonly used woods such as Maple or Birch. Guitars featuring mahogany in their construction include Martin D-18 and Gibson Les Paul models. Edited November 1, 2011 by jdoe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdoe 0 Posted December 2, 2011 Dunno, maybe that kit only works with hellspawn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted December 2, 2011 possibly....I do a lot of custom orders that don't make it up on to the shop though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
