"Stoutman" .@. wrote in message
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I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my
Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO
wants walnut.)

I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does
this stuff work? Chip-out prone?

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Stoutman
www.garagewoodworks.com



Walnut works very nicely and is relatively soft, about 26% softer than White
Oak. Easy on the hands. It is a pleasure to work with. IMHO the only draw
back is seeing pencil marks when you use them.