Horizon offers crotches either as part of sequentially sawn SETS, or as INDIVIDUAL pieces.
SETS
The sets (which are posted in the first table below) provide the full range of crotch figure. The outer cuts of the log result in a unique, wide, horizontal crotch grain. As the slicing moves inwards to the heart of the tree, the figure created by the crotch typically narrows to a tight arrow figure know as “flame” or “feather”.
When the wood is stable and clean, Horizon keeps the flitch below the crotch intact with the crotch itself. This provides the woodworker with the opportunity to utilize the straight grain material, which perfectly matches the color and character of the adjoining crotch, as frames or rails. Imagine the superb projects that could be created with the consistancy of wood that comes entirely from one log!
CROTCH SETS.......
Sets containing crotch material with the flitch attached are indicated with a "C-F" suffix.
Set
Number
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Species
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Thick-ness
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#of
Pieces
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Range
of
Lengths |
Range
of
Widths |
Total
Board
Footage |
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cherry |
4/4 |
4 |
6' |
crotch width - 4" |
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cherry |
4/4 |
7 |
7'8"-9'8" |
17.5-23.25" |
108.6 |
|
Cherry |
4/4 |
5 |
2' |
24" |
20 |
|
Cherry |
4/4 |
7 |
2' - 2'8"` |
9 - 12" |
15.2 |
|
Cherry |
4/4 |
7 |
Crotch 20 - 24"
Flitch 72 - 76" |
Crotch 12 - 14"
Flitch17.5-19.75" |
Crotch 13.7
Flitch 66.8 |
|
Cherry |
4/4 |
8 |
Crotch 20-24"
Flitch 58 - 72" |
Crotch 10 - 13"
Flitch 13.25 - 17" |
Crotch 21.6
Flitch 47.9 |
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Walnut |
6/4 |
3 |
Crotch 20 - 23"
Flitch 8' |
Crotch 12 - 14"
Flitch 14 - 19.75" |
Crotch 9.2
Flitch 17.4 |
|
Walnut |
8/4 |
4 |
Crotch 25-28"
Flitch 64-68" |
Crotch 11 - 14"
Flitch 17 - 19.75" |
Crotch 18.7
Flitch 69 |
|
walnut |
6/4 |
10 |
4' |
27" |
135 |
|
walnut |
4/4 |
5 |
6' |
16.75 - 17.5" |
42.9 |
|
walnut |
4/4 |
5 |
5'4" - 8' |
13.25"-18.5" |
48.2 |
INDIVIDUAL CROTCH SELECTIONS......
Keeping the woodworker's perspective in mind, we only measure the solid, usable wood around the crotch. Each individually graded piece falls into one of three catagories:
- A+
The "cream of the crop". These special pieces have a perfectly straight feather figure, with no defects, and are flat as a board. The A+ grade may have a few minor surface checks, but overall they represent beautiful, clear wood.
- A
A Grade represents nice Feather grain pieces which may contain solid knots or some pith wood near the figured area. These pieces may also have surface checking which would need to be filled when the crotch wood is used. The A Grade pieces still have that special unique crotch figure, but may need a bit more "cosmetic" work in the creation of your project.
- B
B Grade is the horizontal grain piece which is taken from the outside of the crotch… still gorgeous material, but viewed as secondary in demand to the “feather” figure of the center pieces. An occassional feather figured piece may be graded as 'B' if there is some defect which could lower the yield for the woodworker.
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WALNUT 8001
GRADE A
22 x 10 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8002
GRADE B
20 x 11 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8003
GRADE A+
26 x 12 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8004
GRADE A
32 x 14 x 1.5" |
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WALNUT 8005
GRADE A
18 x 10 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8006
GRADE A
24 x 10 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8007
GRADE A+
18 x 10 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8008
GRADE B
21 x 12 x 1.5" |
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WALNUT 8009
GRADE A
14 x 10 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8010
GRADE B
13 x 12 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8011
GRADE A+
16 x 11 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8012
GRADE A
16 x 10 x 1.50" |
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WALNUT 8013
GRADE B
19 x 11 x 1.5" |
WALNUT 8014
GRADE B
27 x 14 x 1.5" |
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If you would like to make a purchase, or need more information on a particular set, please email - hwp@horizonwood.com or call Horizon at 814-772-1651. Office hours are 8 -4 EST.
