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  1. 05-22-2013, 9:30 PM #1
    Andy Haney
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    Kentucky Coffeetree

    Just scored about 60 bf, air dried. No project in mind, but would like any suggestions about suitable projects/uses.

    Thanks in advance.

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  3. 05-22-2013, 9:58 PM #2
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    Very interesting tree that I had never heard of. I guess the biggest attraction to woodworkers is the fact that it has very little sap wood.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_coffeetree
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  4. 05-22-2013, 10:42 PM #3
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    A fellow woodworker tried some and said it is the hardest wood he ever worked. Said it took hours to joint and plane. Has a pleasant tan color. Let us know how it works out.
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  5. 05-23-2013, 8:04 AM #4
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    Would make a beautiful blanket chest.
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  6. 05-24-2013, 7:29 PM #5
    Bud Millis
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    Where did you get that? I've been looking to get some for the last month. I've only been able to find one place with it.
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