Knotty or nice?

[hackberry jake]

Usually when I am making furniture, I cut clear (nice) pieces out of my lumber and I end up with pieces with knots and short pieces. They usually end up in the fireplace. But I got to thinking, with most of the woods I have felt with, there is usually nice figure around the knot. Why not save these cut offs and patch them all together for a coffee table top or something. I know wdh prides himself on finding and using knot free cedar which I think is awesome because it's unique. Well this would be the other end of the spectrum... Added to the list; the "knotty coffee table". I would make a lot of neat stuff if I ever got time  :-\

[thecfarm]

I know there is a buyer for a knotty coffee table.

[Tree Feller]

There will be a buyer for the clear or the knotty Cedar if it is well crafted. Don't use the knotty stuff where it will be subjected to load or stress but for visual appeal, you can't get much better.

[Lud]

Interesting perspective that you use or.  It implies that knotty can't be nice.  And sure, clear stock feeds production , factory  furniture and so the public's eye is brainwashed that that is desirable.

Knots are natural and can , chosen carefully,  give a piece, character!1......and be "nice" too!!

[drobertson]

I have found folks like character, but it is often that whatever is stacked when folks see the boards they say "nice looking boards" whether clear or knotty,  just depends on what someone wants for a particular project. 

[T Welsh]

I like character ;D Tim

[SPIKER]

:D Wellnow you could also make "KNOTTY" head boards or foot boards ehehe   Ya that could be one good marketing logo there.    the "Knotty or Nice" bedroom furnature company ;)  : 8)

Mark