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Name this mystery wood? Larry Davis is recused from this contest.

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Sapele? African mahogany (er -- same thing?)


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Looks like the offspring of a mahogany and a koa tree


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My guess would be similar to those that have already guess so I'll just guess it came from South America.

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Cuana Costa? At least that's what it says on the wood.


I'm guessing it's from Costa Rica anyway...

looks mahogany-ish.
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I wood guess cuban mahogany!

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Brown, with wave and spalting ... mexican mahogany.

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Oh Man!!!!!!!!!! That's not fair...Not only do I know the latin name, I know several local and trade names.     Haven't had a chance to answer back on your PM, Bob   

Let me know if you want hints...please..please....I'm dying here


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Hey Larry...can I have a hint?

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Grenadillo?

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How about claro walnut?


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I don't have a clue, but it's purty Bob, real nice.
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[QUOTE=Don Williams] Cuana Costa? At least that's what it says on the wood.


I'm guessing it's from Costa Rica anyway...

looks mahogany-ish.
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Don cuana costa is "How much does it cost" in Sicilian
You know like "I'm broke" is "My fundsa lo"

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I got it !

It's Luan!


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[QUOTE=Don Williams] I got it !

It's Luan!

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Nope to all so far!!!!!!!!!Bobc38897.8693402778

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[QUOTE=Bobc] Hey Larry go ahead and give the guya some clues. [/QUOTE]



South American Leguminosae family



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Pecan?

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Not Pecan or any other domestic wood.

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[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Did I buy any (yet)? [/QUOTE]
Nope! Sure is purty!

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How about jatoba? (aka Brazilian cherry)

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