otforme (Charlie Self) writes:
Dave Jackson asks:

Aren't sweetgums sometimes called spiny maple?

Not anywhere I've been. Around here, they're gum or red gum, and in some places
they're called alligator tree, satin walnut, and star-leafed gum.

It's also not as easy to get hold of as I'd like. Thought I had some coming,
but it's a couple weeks late.

For those lucky enough to live in California, http://www.bakerhardwoods.com/
has redgum available. Some pretty nice claro slabs, too. Ain't cheep.

scott


Charlie Self
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