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Offline Tommytinker

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Cherry sapwood question.
« on: November 30, 2014, 12:01:12 pm »
Am I correct in saying when chasing a ring in cherry sapwood I'm after the lighter colour wood?
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Offline simson

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Re: Cherry sapwood question.
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2014, 01:26:34 pm »
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Offline Springbuck

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Re: Cherry sapwood question.
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2014, 02:59:59 pm »
  Yes, the spring growth is darker than the summer rings.  How come you are chasing a ring in cherry?  Just curious, interested......
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Offline Tommytinker

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Re: Cherry sapwood question.
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2014, 05:59:17 pm »
I thought it would be preferable to have a continuous ring on the back... Not necessary with cherry sapwood?
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Cherry sapwood question.
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2014, 03:11:40 pm »
One ring is always good on any wood. Continue chasing buddy! Its best to cut in the spring and peel the bark off clean to a back, but we don't all have that liberty.
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Offline Springbuck

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Re: Cherry sapwood question.
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2014, 03:39:41 pm »
  You are totally right that one ring is best.  I guess I assumed you had a stave from a tree, and I thought that the ring under that the bark was right there for you.  If you are chasing a ring in lumber, then by all means proceed.  You are correct.
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