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   MikeHennessy | Feb 04, 2008 03:36am | #1

   In a kitchen, you want a hardwood with a closed grain. I like maple, cherry or even ipe. If you use maple, you could dye it pretty much any color of the rainbow.

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA

   PS: Since it will be next to your range, it'll get hot & dry in cycles, so expect checking. I'm just sayin' . . . .

   
   

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   Edited 2/3/2008 7:37 pm ET by MikeHennessy

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   Relayer | Feb 04, 2008 07:11am | #2

   Well, for color and stability i would have to say quatersawn Cherry, best natural color over time, and is very stable.

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   RW | Feb 04, 2008 08:12am | #3

   First thought was maple, but not much for natural color. Then someone said quartersawn and I said ya know, just Friday I got to work with some quartered hickory. Man was that neat looking stuff. Lots of contrast, definately hard. Might have a look and see if you like that particular color contrast.

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   EdHarrison | Feb 04, 2008 08:30am | #4

   Pecan! which is one of the Hickories. Go off the beaten path with wood selection and use a lesser-known one, and also use a wood which relates to a food product.

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   EricT | Feb 09, 2008 04:19am | #5

   If it's next to your range, why not make a butcher-block top?  Then you can use it to prep your food as well.

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   chaim | Feb 11, 2008 01:25am | #6

    

   How about zebra wood or spalted something nice natural colors and with the right finish really cool looking stuff!

   Make your own mistakes not someone elses, this is a good way to be original !

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   Sean2112 | Feb 11, 2008 06:02am | #7

   Granite. Make the base out of wood but the top should be something hard that won't hold food particles ( and mold and salmonella and e.coli etc.) I did exactly what you're talking about, making a Stickley style base and purchased a piece of granite to put on top. Works great.

   Hopes this helps,

   Sean

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   spindrift67 | Feb 11, 2008 06:19am | #8

   Check out http://www.glumber.com/  and see what they say about bacteria and etc. It's very interesting and they have amazing counters. I know you will do it your self it's worth going to. They say plastic cutting boards can keep bacteria alive longer than wood, read it and find out why.

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   frenchy | Feb 11, 2008 05:50pm | #9

   bakesale 1

    stop by my garbage can before they come tomorrow and select whatever wood you want.. There is more than enough to make some table tops..  white oak black walnut maple cherry etc..

    any piece under 4 feet long has gone in there..

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   bakesale1 | Feb 11, 2008 08:19pm | #10

   Thanks, Frenchy. I'm jump'n in my personal jet as I write.

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   frenchy | Feb 11, 2008 11:12pm | #11

   bakesale1

         You can land that personal jet right near by and I'll send a limo to pick you up plus you get to then select from my personal stash. Including those great big long 19 footers (assuming you bring your Gulfstream 4 and not that whimpy little lear).<grin>

   ps   Dang, see how hard it is to give away wood? 

   Edited 2/11/2008 3:12 pm ET by frenchy

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   KiddervilleAcres | Feb 11, 2008 11:34pm | #12

   frenchy,

   If you happen to see an Atlas Van Lines truck driven by a couple of greasy men drive into your dooryard, for Gawds sake and yours, don't give 'em any grief!  They're real nasty. 

   Will be coming to get some wood for me.  Check's in the mail!

   :-)

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   frenchy | Feb 12, 2008 01:11am | #13

   Bob,

       Only works if you arrive by your own Gulf stream lV.  (see I told you you shoulda 'upgraded last year! That little Lear jus' don' command the respect it used to!)

   <grin>

   Edited 2/11/2008 5:12 pm ET by frenchy