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Old 11-19-2017, 03:39 PM   #1
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Is This quarter sawn teak?

If not does it look okay to build with? Either way I’m already all in.
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Old 11-19-2017, 06:00 PM   #2
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Re: Is This quarter sawn teak?

Gonna need a picture.
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Old 11-19-2017, 06:26 PM   #3
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Re: Is This quarter sawn teak?

Not sure why my images wont upload. Ive never had this problem before.
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Old 11-19-2017, 06:49 PM   #4
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Old 11-19-2017, 07:04 PM   #5
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Old 11-19-2017, 11:59 PM   #6
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Re: Is This quarter sawn teak?

Crazy grain and color for teak. I'm no expert, but the grain and color aren't like any teak I've ever seen. Hard to tell from pictures since reflected light often changes the color things appear to be. Still, I've never seen so many knots and grain variation in teak, even plantation teak. That said, it doesn't mean it won't make for a very attractive look in a finished gun. Just make sure the knots are staggered so you don't have any weak spots.
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Old 11-20-2017, 01:41 AM   #7
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Re: Is This quarter sawn teak?

is this teak called Sudanese teak ?

if so I don't think its strong enough I was testing the wood and the grain line very wide and it is a weak wood

http://www.spearboard.com/showthread...=sudanese+teak
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Old 11-20-2017, 08:27 AM   #8
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Re: Is This quarter sawn teak?

This is old growth Burmese teak. I posted those crazy grain pics because I thought it looked really cool. Most of the wood is pretty straight gained.
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