WWA Info Exchange

For Woodworkers By Woodworkers
It is currently Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:43 am

All times are UTC - 5 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Oregon Myrtle
PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:49 pm 
Offline
Veteran
User avatar

Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2005 12:01 am
Posts: 4950
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Hey Folks,

On our recent road trip, south to San Fransisco, we passed a number of roadside shops selling "Oregon Myrtlewood" items. Most were "Myrtlewood Factory" outfits, which I suspect is a franchise. I've often sped passed these places with little knowledge of what myrtle wood is, or with little inclination to find out. My parents had a pair of myrtlewood salt and pepper grinders, and I've heard that it makes an exceptional tone wood, but other than that, I knew very little about it.

Then, we stopped at Humbug Mountain State Park Wayside in Oregon, and ate lunch in a Myrtlewood grove.

Image

So I did a Wiki search on Myrtlewood, and found that it is also California Bay, aka Pepperwood, which I have used to make bay rum and cook with.

I've always been in a rush to get from one place to another on US 101, but maybe next time, I'll stop and pick up some lumber.

Cheers,
Tom

_________________
"There is no path to peace, peace is the path."
Mohandas K. Ghandi
Image


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Oregon Myrtle
PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:57 pm 
Offline
Veteran

Joined: Thu Apr 15, 1999 12:01 am
Posts: 1359
Location: Albuquerque NM
I bought some myrtlewood a couple of years ago and was quite pleased with how it worked. A bit on the fuzzy side when it comes to sanding, it otherwise was a good experience. The range of colors and the grain were really great. It appears that it can be found in pretty large slabs if that's your thing. If you find a good source, be sure to let us know.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Oregon Myrtle
PostPosted: Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:34 am 
Offline
Veteran

Joined: Tue Aug 13, 2002 12:01 am
Posts: 285
Location: weaverville, ca
i have used myrtle for several furniture projects - it's very stable, can find lots of tones, and finishes nicely.
heads up - it is very hard and takes the edge off pretty quickly - a little splintery - and sometimes when working it it feels gritty like teak

here's a music stand from a few years back
jerry


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group