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  1. 09-03-2018 10:18 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by louthepou View Post
    The grain of the wood is decent (even with the knot in the buttstock).
    Actually, as knots go, that is a splendid example, with the grain swirling round the knot like a galaxy round its core. Polish it carefully and make it a real feature - to be displayed, not hidden!

    After all, what is burr walnut but a highly decorative form of "knottiness"?
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