Pwk5017 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I recently had a client request a counter similar to this look. I have done numerous patterns before, but I haven't done such a subtle difference in stripes before. Also worries me a bit that this piece was stained in two batches(assuming with the DIY tag) to attain such a uniform color for each stripe. I don't like staining countertops, because I have seen numerous examples of them wearing like crap. I also generally try to avoid staining. What species could I use to achieve a similar look without staining? American walnut seems like the obvious choice for the darker stripe. I haven't worked with many different species, so my knowledge is a bit lacking to make the best choice for the lighter stripe. I have seen English walnut in videos, and it looks to be a shade lighter than American walnut. I am not sure I can source English walnut without it costing me an arm and a leg. Any other options come to mind? Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Staehling Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I have built dulcimers in unstained black walnut and English walnut and the colors were similar to your picture with similar grain and texture to each other. I have also used unstained black walnut and butternut together and the result was similar but with a bit more contrast. I didn't have any trouble sourcing either butternut or English walnut from Groffs lumber in southeastern PA and prices weren't bad. They are probably 4 hours or so drive from you, but I think they will ship. Shipping can get expensive and I think they also charge more for all the extra handling and packing though. I miss them now that I moved to Tallahassee. I can't find much variety of hardwoods here. I am definitely anxious for an excuse to drive the 1800 mile round trip and bring back a supply of a few species of lumber that I can't get here. I'll hold off until I have another reason to go. http://www.groffslumber.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 That looks very much like the color combination I got on a 'cheese board' I made from walnut and mulberry. No stain involved. Mulberry has a slightly more golden tone than butternut, but also slightly more prominent grain pores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCV_Woodworker Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Try the Hardwood Mall in Emlenton. They've got pretty much anything you could wish for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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