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    Posted: 27 July 2009 at 3:52pm
I plan on crafting an art neuveau style "hutch"-type cabinet, based on a classic design originally built in Europe from pear wood.  To get pear wood here and now is ridiculously expensive.  What wood can I substitute that will have the same orangy glow and be workable and carvable.  Any ideas?
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  Quote Roger Schroeder Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 10 January 2010 at 7:52pm
Hi, Barry,
Sorry I'm so late offering a reply. But I did give your request a lot of thought. As a substitute for pearwood, I'd recommend red alder. A few years ago, I was looking for 5/4 cherrywood. It was unavailable, but a Wood-Ply yard man suggested that I try alder. I was very pleased with the results. After applying a light stain of natural oil, alder looks very much like pear, with just a hint of grain. Other benefits? It works very easily with hand and carving tools, glues without a problem, and it's very moderately priced.
Since Wood-Ply is out of business, not sure where it can be purchased. I usually call Condon Lumber in White Plains for all my needs. But, Roberts may sell it. 
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  Quote Mac Simmons Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 17 March 2010 at 8:35pm
Hi Barry,

I would sugesst using Orange Shellac to give you that "orangy" color. If you prefer using some other coatings, then get a Orange dye for whichever coating you will be Using. The Orange Shellac is the coating on most of those pieces."

My regards,

Mac
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