actually, without actually seeing the pattern placement, I think it is likely that #3 over rotates that grain and may well chip out on top behind the fences. I like #1 a lot and maybe more than #3. The blank in photo number 5 might be a sleeper once it is planed down and that wood can be examined a bit more.

In any event, some nice wood that is certainly with a couple hundred bucks each (including that photo #5). And perhaps a lot more.

I do love looking at wood. Thanks for the pictures.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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