Any help identifying this would be appreciated:
wood 1.jpgwood 2.jpg
Thanks,
Mike
Any help identifying this would be appreciated:
wood 1.jpgwood 2.jpg
Thanks,
Mike
No expert eye here, but has the look of sapele, or some form of mahogany to me.
earl
I'm guessing only, but I reckon it's teak.
Teak would be my guess as well. It's often used in A/V furniture.
Erik Loza
Minimax USA
indonesian plantation teak
I'll be contrary on this - I think it's Lyptus.
Particularly if the stereo rack was built in China,
parts cost are very important. Lyptus is considerably
less expensive than traditionally logged lumber.
It's straight grained, and stains evenly.
I hate the stuff, it's splintery and unpleasant to saw or plane by hand.
It machines beautifully, but I won't purchase it if there are alternatives.
Jim: But do they have access to Lyptus in China? My understanding is that Lyptus is commercially farmed in Brazil, whereas Teak is readily available throughout Asia. From a manufacturing standpoint, wouldn't it be a lot cheaper to use Teak? Just my thoughts.
Erik Loza
Minimax USA
looks like teak to me.
Sorry my message is so long, I didn't have time to write a short one.