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Offline Ryan

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Wood Grain Reference
« on: October 16, 2018, 12:20:51 AM »
Hello builders,

I have worked at a cabinet shop for several years, I'd like to start a thread on interesting wood grain shots for those who don't have the access to wood that I do.

It's hoped the shots can assist those in hand graining their works or for color reference.

Please enjoy.

Ryan
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Re: Wood Grain Reference
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2018, 12:22:08 AM »
Here is a couple to start us out.

Wood Grain by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

Wood Grain by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

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Re: Wood Grain Reference
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2018, 12:55:06 AM »
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Re: Wood Grain Reference
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2018, 08:08:19 AM »
I'm not convinced these shots are representative of the fine grained wood used for the thin plywood covering back in the day. It should be much more subtle
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Re: Wood Grain Reference
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2018, 11:29:59 AM »
Absolutely Jamo, I’m sure some of us like to artistically represent woodgrain.

I may include some exotic woods sometimes, maybe not realistic but may spark an idea for someone.

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Re: Wood Grain Reference
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2018, 05:38:35 PM »
Here is what wood grain looks like on TVAL's authentic Albatros DVa reproduction



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Offline Dave Brewer

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Re: Wood Grain Reference
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2018, 08:14:44 PM »
Interesting,I presume various species may have been used by plywood manufacturers,and a variety likewise for framing purposes.I guess particular manufacturers would have had specifications to work to,must look into this some time.

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Re: Wood Grain Reference
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2018, 09:58:27 PM »
Excellent pics, Jamo thanks for posting.

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