When stocks were delivered it would be hard to see any figuring in the wood. They were so covered with that awful red stain to make them look alike. Until
Oh, I know but if I'm not mistaken the military rejects the super nice walnut burl stocks due to loss of strength where as the birch is still strong enough.
Things to Ponder
One of my patron saints is Saint Fiacre. He specialized in hemorrhoids. In the Middle Ages, hemorrhoids were called "Fiacre's figs." Whenever
Vern Humphrey 06-14-2024, 11:52