[Jewelry making - Article 00844] - Re: [Orchid] Yellow Turquoise

[MillsGem]

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Dear Beverly,

    In your analogy about standardization you brought up the issue of
    not having to worry about the pine wood that you got for your new
    deck. Actually, I wonder if you know how to distinguish amongst the
    many woods that are thrown into the category of kiln dried white
    woods ?  Here in California the aforementioned category is apt to be
    comprised of just about any white softwood that is harvested on the
    west coast. One of the commonest varieties is white fir and it is a
    lousy choice for just about anything. It is warp prone, mildews
    easily, doesn't hold paint well, is prone to insect damage and rots
    easily. It also doesn't hold nails well and has low structural
    strength. It is sold right along with pine and spruce and many an
    unsuspecting buyer has walked away with it thinking that he has a
    quality wood. The only time I ever buy the stuff is when it has been
    pressure treated with chemicals that make it rot and insect
    resistant. Unfortunately the rules that apply to various grading
    systems are often corrupted by special interest groups so as to give
    advantage to their members. It is always the same old
    shtuck......let the buyer beware !  

Ron MIlls, Mills Gem Co. Los Osos, Ca.


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