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All of the woods I use are medium
density, close grained, domestic hardwoods. Out of the dozens
of wood types available to me here in the Pacific Northwest,
these are the seven types that have proven themselves to
be worthy over the years.
A favorite of many spoonmakers. Tough enough for
everyday use. A nice rich color and feels good in your hand.
A personal favorite around our house. Beautiful grain.
I bet no one in your neighborhood has a peachwood spoon!
The rarest of woods I use. This wood only grows in
two places in the world - Southern Oregon coastal regions
& Israel. Very unique grains and colors. I can just
about guarantee not many people in your neighborhood have
myrtlewood woodenware. Learn
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The standard wood every spoonmaker uses. Hard, durable
- future heirlooms are made of this wood.
Another wood unique to the Pacific Northwest - found
from Northern California to Washington. Rich in color. Not
even grape juice will stain this hardwood.
Here
in Southern Oregon, we are known for our pear production.
Big companies like "Harry & David's" call
this area home. Pear trees, like any other fruit tree, only
produce fruit for so many years. Then the tree is replaced
with a new one. Guess who gets the old tree?
A dark, rich wood. I must say a black walnut spoon
in a ceramic bowl on the dinner table is a beautiful thing.
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