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mike os:
does the dust smell peppery?

looks like iroko.. but could be one of several... wear dust mask for sanding/machining

Zephyrin:
HI
the wood you have is most probably "Ramin" from the tree Gonystylus bancanus from malaysia.
It has characteristics and uses similar to those of beech, but yellowish.  Little breaking and light enough (density 0.7), it has a good resistance to bending. it is very easy to cut tennons and mortices in it, but hard to polish and wax in my own experience, may I add IMHO that a clock frame deserves better.
cheers

raynerd:
Yes, thanks for the input. I decided not to waste any time on it and have got rid of the wood. I now have Oak on order.

Chris

ncollar:
OAK, that is just as bad, mahogany or cherry. the contrast with all that brass would look good
Nelson Collar

PS Oak will work, use a stain to darken it some. :coffee:

raynerd:
The clock is now complete and in my opinion, the case looks superb and I couldn`t have dreamed on anything better!! light oak.  :poke:

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Chris

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