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Title: question about Myrtle wood
Post by: Lowrider on March 27, 2015, 04:21:00 PM

Does myrtle darken with age like some of the other woods do?

Title: Re: question about Myrtle wood
Post by: McDave on March 27, 2015, 06:28:00 PM

I haven't noticed any significant darkening after several years. Not like osage, that darkens noticeably in a few years. Most finished wood seems to darken over a long time, but I suppose that could just be a darkening of the finish.

Title: Re: question about Myrtle wood
Post by: kadbow on March 27, 2015, 06:51:00 PM

I haven't noticed any darkening either. Myrtle burl.

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Title: Re: question about Myrtle wood
Post by: Lowrider on March 27, 2015, 08:00:00 PM

Thanks I know Osage and purple heart does but was unsure on myrtle.

Title: Re: question about Myrtle wood
Post by: damascusdave on March 27, 2015, 10:16:00 PM

I have a myrtle plaque on the wall at my house that has to be 30 or 40 years old...seems to me it is the same shade it was when new

DDave

Title: Re: question about Myrtle wood
Post by: lbshooter on March 29, 2015, 02:07:00 AM

My bows have not darkened. I think some older bows may look slightly darker because of the varnish yellowing, as opposed to the wood changing color.

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