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Material: Obeche
By:Malcolm Schweizer
Date: 9/4/2012, 1:34 pm

Hello all,

Has anyone used Obeche wood? Supposedly it is 24 lbs/ft3, and has a nice yellowy hue. Seems like it would be a good alternative for Yellow Cedar. From what I hear it is very workable although the grain can be variable. Anyone have any input on it?

Thanks,

Malcolm

Messages In This Thread

Material: Obeche
Malcolm Schweizer -- 9/4/2012, 1:34 pm
Re: Material: Obeche
Donovan -- 9/4/2012, 11:12 pm