On Sun, 22 Oct 2017 22:18:36 -0700 (PDT)
whit3rd wrote:

There are woods in dire (extinction level) danger (pink ivory, among
the exotics, and American chestnut which used to be widely used).
But, regardless of species, wood has colors, grain, and both
large-scale and small-scale features. It has chatoyance (catches
the light like tiger-eye rock).

something like teak usually finds its way into marine products

decking railing etc

sure it looks good but i wonder if composites exist that would out
perform that teak

i would rather have something that lasts and is cheaper

the 'finish' grades of wood are dull by comparison. Plywood and
composites are beyond dull.


have seen some nice stuff made from ply