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I think it's just a matter of luck with any of them. -
By bradleyheathhays · Posted
For those who follow my wacky ideas on here I'm developing an idea where I use small cut squares of wood, say 3/4" x 3/4" and arrange them to form a larger picture, like photo mosaic software does. Think of the little squares I'm referring to as little 'pixels' that will create the larger picture when they're all put together. The finished pieces/images will be fairly large, say 6' tall x 10' long. So toward achieving this goal I've been exploring different wood species to see what kind of color/texture movements are commonly seen in them. For my idea to work I'm gonna need color movement in wood more than just common grain direction like you'd see in the oak species. I'm gonna need a wood species that produces a wide variety of movement and colors for the best results. At first I wasn't too sure this process was achievable because all the wood species I was aware of didn't have enough varied movement. I found a lumber mill a couple hours away that had some ambrosia Maple so I went to pick some up for experimenting. When I saw the cedar there I picked some out as well. But then I saw a chunk of highly colored rainbow Poplar he had sat aside and knew that was the right wood to work with. It has so much more color and movement than any other species I've seen so far. Pics of the cedar, ambrosia Maple and rainbow Poplar follow... You can see how the rainbow Poplar has so much more variation compared to the ambrosia Maple and Cedar that it's really the superior choice for what I'm trying to do. Imagine this rainbow Poplar piece cut into tiny 3/4" x 3/4" squares and how varied each square or 'pixel' would be compared to the same pieces made out of the Cedar or Maple. So now my question is...are there any other species out there that produce variations in color and movement like this rainbow Poplar? I'd also be interested in seeing examples of species that have random movement even if not to the same degree as this Poplar. Thanks! -
I made a mistake yesterday; my frig is not a Frigidaire, it's a Whirlpool. As are my washer/dryer, purchased at the same time. Washer's been repaired once, dryer only deep-cleaned. From what I've gathered from ewetube, the best buy for a new washer/dryer is Speed-Queen, but I've not seen any consistent recommendations for a fridge brand. Hopefully my WhirlPool will last another 20 years (I know I won't) but just in case, anyone know a fridge brand that is recommended? My 2008 Toyota truck I bought slightly used (1,700 miles) and my 2018 Audi convertible bought brand-new; no unscheduled maintenance on either vehicle so far (coupla free safety recalls on each) so I've been pretty lucky there, too. -
Despite behaving myself really well post-op on the hand . . . apparently I was performing the physical therapy exercises as directed. They never expect anyone to do that and so they over-prescribe. The surgery is healing well but the opening is greater than they like due to the stretching, dexterity, strength exercises. A couple of butterfly bandages and instructions like "don't even scratch your head" for the next couple of weeks . So I sit in the fire-pit area and enjoy the flowering yucca. We have yellow too but I didn't get any pics . . . I might have had to use my left hand to get out of the chair . As a result the remodel is done and the dressers are not. I will endeavor to persevere. -
@curlyoak - I have a bunch of those. They are great. They are my "Ford F-150", "Vaughn Framing Hammer" abrasive. Solid quality, reliable, long lasting consistent scratch pattern . . . AND . . . they go on sale about once a year at a price good enough for me to buy in a quantity that last until the next sale ;-) To me abrasives are a lot like other 'cutters'. There is price and there is cost. Some things I like a 'cheaper version' of. Sandpaper and saw blades; not so much.
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