If you need a rosewood, try cocobolo or Honduran rosewood. If you want to
substitute for a cheaper wood, try jatoba (brazilian cherry) or even use a
good dark piece of walnut or cherry.

Gary in KC



"Never Enough Money" wrote in message
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Lyptus. Cheaper than walnut or cherry. Very heavy. Machines well.
Environmentaly kinder since it's grown on farms.


http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/ourbusin...oducts/lyptus/

http://www.specialtyforest.com/produ...ber/lyptus.htm

Looks good finished, too.




"Gordon Menzies" wrote in message
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Hello

I am starting a new project soon. the plans call for Brazilian Rosewood
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the problem is none is available.
so I would like some possible recommendation for a similar type of wood
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the project involves wooden gears.
so stability is important. any suggestion will be greatly appreciated

Gord