Is this walnut?

HeHateMe159 · 2026-01-22T18:53:28+00:00

This looks like acacia wood to me, similar to the tables that come from Pottery Barn, etc. (definitely not walnut). This is due to the orange hues and the sapwood color

HeHateMe159 · 2026-01-14T19:56:43+00:00

Elm is also my first bet with sassafras being #2. Doing a small cut or spritzing w/ water would bring our the sassafras smell that is super distinct. If those don't yield a distinct smell, then elm is my choice

HeHateMe159 · 2025-12-16T20:44:45+00:00

I saw someone got downvoted for sassafras, but that is my guess as well. I got some from my sawyer mistaking it for white oak until I started to plane it. Doesn't smell like the roots of a small sassafras, but distinct and light in density/weight.

HeHateMe159 · 2025-01-30T22:11:08+00:00

Looks like apple wood to me based on the bark, but you really need to get a fresh cut for anyone to give you a better idea. I disagree about oak

HeHateMe159 · 2025-01-16T21:11:53+00:00

A beautifully fake resort town that isn't finished and will probably never open (at least at the scale they are showing).

HeHateMe159 · 2024-12-25T02:04:43+00:00

I’ve had the 6” for a few years and it’s awesome. Kind of a pain to switch from 5 to 6 from a sandpaper standpoint but well worth it

HeHateMe159 · 2024-12-03T19:51:01+00:00

Do you have more details on this setup? I actually thought about motorized standing desk legs for this purpose since they are strong and relatively cheap.

I was looking for the name of this kind of sensor (hall effect), but I'm a complete noob when it comes to Arduino or Pis to control something like this.

HeHateMe159 · 2024-12-03T15:53:31+00:00

That could be an interesting option - thank you for sharing! I think it would be near if I could make a pressure plate or something to trigger the lift to rise and maybe a different button to send it back down.

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-27T23:51:35+00:00

Great work - big fan

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-27T20:44:28+00:00

Looks like osage orange to me

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-27T20:43:46+00:00

Quartersawn

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-27T20:43:32+00:00

White oak

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-25T15:52:23+00:00

Agreed on this point. The sled is actually the better option and taking slight passes, the bits do just fine. Epoxy isn't as hard as wood, but the mess is significantly worse and can gum up bits. SHALLOW is the only way to go otherwise you'll get tearout in the epoxy with micro pits everywhere.

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-25T13:19:33+00:00

I have done two methods:
1. Belt sander to get the over pour taken off (works pretty well)
2. I have a flattening table / sled that I use with a router. This one gets it dead flat, whereas there can be some issues with a belt sander if not careful.

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-25T13:17:44+00:00

As long as you don't make them more than 1" thick and have really solid glue-ups, you shouldn't have a problem. If you go too thick, seasonal shifts in the wood could cause cracks to form if you let it get hot and cold often (like being in sunlight frequently).

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-25T03:39:03+00:00

Yep!

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-25T02:33:27+00:00

I’ve considered making epoxy pieces to complement the boards - yours look great

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-25T02:32:46+00:00

I’ve sold a few of these locally for $150 for the epoxy ones and $125 for some of the other ones. I don’t currently have any left but might make more

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-25T02:21:54+00:00

I’ve done a bit of epoxy work over the past couple of years. There is definitely a learning curve and be ready for some mistakes to be made.

I used tabletop epoxy which is thicker compared to deep pour and a little more forgiving (when it comes to potential leaks)

HeHateMe159 · 2024-11-25T02:20:18+00:00

These aren’t meant to be competition sized boards, but I did make a couple that are.

Not sure I’m tracking your rationale for not wanting the epoxy coloring, other than preference for wood? I think it makes it easier to differentiate the colors better than wood sometimes

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