On Apr 7, 10:16�am, (J T) wrote:
Thu, Apr 5, 2007, 11:59am (EDT-3) (Bob*AZ) doth
sayeth:
I
* * *Then why didn't you ask them what type of wood it is? * Or, if they
buy them pre-made, ask where where they get them, and ask the
manufacturer? * There's any number of different woods that would be
suitable. *Locust for one. *Google.

The shop does not know what the wood is. It is crumbling and rotting
right now. I have a small piece to go by but am not able to identify
it. The stock thay have pre made is from a long time ago. Before you
or I were born. No markings to indicate manufacturer.

There is no way they will farm out anywork at all except is rare cases
such as having me make/cut the piece. I am sure the shop will
scruitinizing me every step of the way. Their customers expect
everything to be done in house. Outsource? They probably have not
heard the word.
Bob AZ