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Wood ID help
Just turned this coffee mug out of some scraps I had laying around. Sorry in advance on the poor lighting and picture quality. I'm on disability and can't afford a light box or a camera bet my iPhone!.
Before I put the finish coat on I want to write the wood species on the bottom along with my signature.
I know the light wood is maple. But not sure of the reddish wood. It's hard but cuts smoothly and sands to a nice finish.
Anyone have any thoughts on what type of wood it is??
Thanks
Ricc Havens
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It didn't seem like other cherry I have turned and it didn't have the same smell - but I could be wrong :):)
Ricc
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Ricc, I'm thinking Cocobolo, or some other rosewood.
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I'm thinking more like Padauk.
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Since it didn't smell like Cherry I'll rule that one out... I'd also guess Padauk or maybe Jatoba.
david
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When turning it seemed denser than cherry that I had turned before. It's not as orange as the Padauk I have turned. It was actually a lot lighter in color but in the pic it has one coat of Watco danish oil. Definitely not cocobolo as I am allergic to the dust so it never enters my shop.
It might be Jatoba as David suggested. I checked google images and it looks very close. So unless anyone else has any suggestions I will assume it's jatoba.
Ricc
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Looks like Jatoba to me, aka Brazilian cherry, your description sound right too....
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Jatoba is a good guess for sure. One other might be red heart--a tropical.
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Try checking out Hobbitt house woods--a priceless reference.
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I will check it out
Thanks
Ricc