Veracity of the
month...
— every so often this page will highlight a
truly unique
"Special Edition" Veracity project...
June
 Ron Badley wanted something special but really didn't know much
about woods. Since he was traveling near an exotic wood supplier, I suggested
he stop in and pay them a visit.
He saw a lot of wood but fell in love with some plum
pudding fiddleback mahogany. The board was twice the size he needed so I told
him I would split it with him.
What veneer
I suggested macassar ebony might be a very good match in
that in addition to the black portions, there are also streaks of a color
similar to this mahogany.
The result provides a great deal of contrast between the
darker ebony and the meium mahogany. The plum pudding mahogany has striking
fiddleback figuring and makes for a very nice visual presentation.
Now that I have another piece of this mahogany, I will
most likely do another pair just like this one. It's a very nice
combination.
archives
Here are links to past Veracity of the Month
projects:
August, 2003
September, 2003
October, 2003
November, 2003
April, 2004
May, 2004
July, 2004
August, 2004
September, 2004
October, 2004
November, 2004
February, 2005
March, 2005
April, 2005
May, 2005
what's next?
Well, we have a whole bunch of interesting new woods and
veneers - enough to keep us busy for the next few months. Macassar ebony,
Mexican cocobolo, bock mottled makore, burled English oak and others to name a
few. Should be some good times ahead!
Stay tuned...
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