ben2008

Very nice.

After a little more investigation I'm now leaning towards African Ribbon Mahogany or "Sapele". Whatever it is, it has aged nicely. I'm going to clean up the rest of it, then I'll decide what to make from it. Shoiuld keep me busy for a while.

Interesting story. Similar to mine.

Update Looks like genuine Mahogany to me, but I really don't know. What do you think it is? Cleaned it up the best I could. I'll let it dry for a few hours, then give it a nice sanding with 150G and see what it looks like then. To me it is an incredible piece of wood.

It's been sitting in the back of the machine shop for many years. One side is darker than the other and it is really dirty. I'm going to try amd clean it. then and it it to get a better look. I do know most woods darken with age especially mahogany.

Thanks for the offer Dan. I'm going to try and figure out what I have later today or tomorrow.

I'm going to try and find out later today what I actually have. It was given to me as a gift. I would never sell it. Besides, I plan on making something for him out of the wood.

Quick story. My wife works for a small machine shop. I have made a few items for some folks there through the years. I made a little desk clock for my wife and the owner took notice and liked what he saw. He told my wife he had a piece of wood in the back of the machine shop that his father had many, many years ago. The father died about 25 years ago I was told. Anyway, he told my wife I could have it. This is what i got last night when my wife came home. It is a very dark wood and very dirty. It has sat in the back of the machine shop for at least 25 years, probably longer. The son (present owner) of the owner really doesn't know how old it is. He was told by his father it is an "exotic wood". He thinks he may have got it in trade for some machined parts. It is over 6' tall, over 13" wide and 2" thick and very, very heavy. It took 2 guys to put it in the back of our Ford Escape. My wife and I had a heck of a time getting it into the house. An amazing piece of wood. The more I look at it it appears to be mahogany. Once I get it downstairs to my workshop under better lighting and a little sanding to get the crud off I may be able to tell what it is. Wouldn't it be something if it turns out to be genuine Honduras Mahogany. Of course I have no way of identifying Honduras Mahogany. Just wishful thinking. I can't even imaging what something like that would cost to buy. I have no idea what I'm going to use it for or even how to cut it up. I'm not really a furniture maker. I have made a few end tables and a wall mirror. But I do mostly Intarsia and fretwork now. Guess I'll have to learn how to resaw with my 12" Jet bandsaw.

Very nice scrollin. Excellent, I like tht pattern. Where did you get it? What blade did you finally use?

Excellent. Reminds me of my very first job working for my uncle at his gas station after school and in the summer. Great memories.

Ok guys, thanks for the replies and recommendations.There are 2 Harbor Freights about 10/15 min from me. I'll have someone pick one up along with some extra nails for me tomorrow. Thanks again Ben

I'm in the market for a 23 gauge pin nailer. Looking for recommendations? Thanks in advance Ben

Sorry about your dog. I have lost a few pets through the years and it's always heartbreaking. They become such a large part of your family and then they are gone much too soon. I have not done much glue up either and I'm in the process of doing one myself as we speak. Nice to read what others do and the tips received. As always, good advice on this forum.

Yes, amazing. Me too!

Me too. I'm a fan of the Olson PGT blades for thick hardwood like this one. I'm sure others will work also.

Seems like I'm always reading some issue with a Delta scroll saw on SSV.

2 of my favortites. My 28 year old RBI and Scroll Saw Village.

You got it right scrappile. I own a nearly 28 year old RBI Hawk and not one single problem in all those years. I spent 3 hours on it today and it still hums like new. I also have piece of junk Excalibur that I bought 8 years ago as a backup. Big mistake. I should have looked around for a used RBI or Hegner instead. If I wasn't in my 80s I would buy a brand new Hawk now.

Don't like Zombies but Rose is really nice. Actually, both cuttings look really nice.

That's me exactly. I can'r bear to throw anything away. I have mine on carts and boxes full of little cutoffs all over the place. I'm 81. Can you imagine my hoard? Yikes! I thought I was just a hobbyist and part time woodworker. I can't seem to stop buying wood. I didn't realize I was also a wood collector.

Save up. Buy quality.

A really nice job of cutting. They are both very nice. But the bottom one really jumps out at me and is my favorite.

I have a Bosch "Colt" and have had it for years. Works very well for the small jobs I need it for. Mostly round overs and some decorative edging. Very easy to use and adjust.

I wouldn't know. I have never had to order parts. i have ordered a few blades from them and they came reasonably fast. I just ordered the little table that holds the blades and extra barrel clamps, and it's on it's way. I just gave my opinion with my nearly 28 years of experience with my RBI saw. If I was in the market for a scroll saw and didn't want to spend a lot of money i would look for a used RBI. These older RBI's were meant to last. They can be had for a very reasonablr price from what I have seen on Craigs list. $200 to $250,00 That is a steal. They pop up quite frequently.

Personally, I would save up and buy a high end saw. I have a nearly 28 year old RBI that I have not had one single problem with. It still hums along just like when i bought it. It's American made and they are still in business. That's just me