Vanity wrote:
Would anyone be able to tell me the type of wood used to create this table if I were
able to provide pictures of it?
One can always hope. Congrats with your purchase. able to provide pictures of it?
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| Author: | Vanity [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:52 pm ] |
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I recently made a purchase on ebay. a 17cm thick go table with legs. Would anyone be able to tell me the type of wood used to create this table if I were able to provide pictures of it? I appreciate your help. |
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| Author: | EdLee [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:18 pm ] |
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Vanity wrote: Would anyone be able to tell me the type of wood used to create this table if I were One can always hope. Congrats with your purchase. able to provide pictures of it?
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| Author: | Vanity [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recent Purchase |
Here you go, I hope I can get some positive answers!  Edit: Good lord those were huge pictures. Just a moment. |
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| Author: | Vanity [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:25 pm ] | ||||
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Resized the pictures
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| Author: | Vanity [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:26 pm ] |
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Also if you need detail views, different (natural) lighting, let me know. I can grab a few shots. |
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| Author: | pommjuicy [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:14 pm ] |
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I'm only guessing, but I would say katsura. |
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| Author: | Erythen [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:17 pm ] |
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Quote: Would anyone be able to tell me the type of wood used to create this table if I were able to provide pictures of it? The wood looks to me like it could be katsura which is a common wood for boards (especially in Japan). This wood has a mild to dark tan color and boards are usually an itame cut (actually I've never heard of a katsura masame board before). For the bowls I couldn't say. If they have a distinct golden sheen then they're likely Kuwa (mulberry) if not then I'd guess either keyaki (zelkova) or an aged sakura (cherry). Here's a few links with some pictures of katsura boards for comparison. http://www.kikuimports.com/goban-board-r5s879/ http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~goban/g1go5 ... 4sun5.html http://jzool.com/en/p/18214-Size-60-Kat ... -Board/353 |
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| Author: | Vanity [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:14 pm ] | |||
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Two more in case it helps. It was listed as an "Antique" and "Told me it was solid kaya" which I was highly skeptical of given the price asked. I hope it is katsura. By the way, does anyone know of any Houston TX players?
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| Author: | pommjuicy [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:59 pm ] |
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I would say it almost certainly isn't kaya (I'm comparing it to my shin-kaya table board, hon-kaya and katsura floor boards, and it most resembles the katsura). It looks in really good condition, though. Do you mind if I ask how much you bought it for? |
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| Author: | Vanity [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recent Purchase |
It was used, and assuming it was katsura (as the pictures looked kaya, but I couldn't be sure) I bid 1200 for it. Which is cheaper than a brand new board. It has dents and wear on it, but as far as I'm concerned that's a bit of history Go is my obsession, and I always knew I'd own a board like this. I plan on getting my stones from kiseido, unless anyone would recommend another place to get yuki grade shell and slate stones. |
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| Author: | tchan001 [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:13 pm ] |
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http://kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/onlin ... index.html |
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| Author: | Vanity [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:53 pm ] |
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They're apparently sold out of the 9.2mm |
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| Author: | Erythen [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:41 pm ] |
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The only way I can see this board being Kaya is if it is REALLY old and aged VERY well/ Kaya tends to darken after about a century or so . Another major tell of Kaya would be the smell. Real Kaya has a VERY distinct (though mild) sweet odor to it (one I have noticed that stays in the nose for hours after you've left the boards vicinity). For your board: I'm placing my money on Katsura...and might I add a beautiful Katsura board at that. If you want stones contact Mr. Bozulich at Kisedo or Mr. Kuroki (his link was already posted). Both are very knowledgeable and can help you a lot. Just a side note, I like sized 36 stones for the feel and sized 32 for the aesthetic look. |
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| Author: | tchan001 [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:02 pm ] |
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You can compare with my really old aged kaya board |
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| Author: | Twitchy Go [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:22 pm ] |
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@Vanity If you facebook, there is a Houston Go Club FB page. I've only looked into it due to the fact I will be moving to Houston in a few months. So I can't really field any questions about the club. I could try to get the organizers email if you don't FB, but pm on that regard
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| Author: | Vanity [ Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:55 am ] |
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Yeah, I don't think it can be kaya as kaya has that very distinctive yellow quality to it. Thank you for the complement on my board. I really love it, and I played my first game on it this past weekend, and thank you all for your advice and opinions
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| Author: | schwartzseer [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:20 am ] |
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Regarding KUROKI GOISHITEN, there are several pages at their website to look for the desired 9.2mm (size 33) stones: 1) "Clamshell Go Stones" (which you already discovered is sold out), 2) "Best Buy of the Month" which doesn't list size 33, but does have standard grade size 35 (9.8mm) stones for 26,000JPY, and 3) "Outlet" which does have standard grade size 33 stones for 14,000JPY, or slightly smaller size 31 (8.8mm) but higher quality snow grade for 20,000JPY From what I can decipher from the descriptions, these prices do not include shipping--there may be a link which will tell you the cost to ship from Japan to your door. I personally have not purchased stones from them, but many others have posted here that they were satisfied with the service and quality of KG slate and shell stones. HTH, |
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| Author: | gowan [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:18 pm ] |
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I don't know for certain what kind of wood was used to make this board. I am sure it isn't genuine kaya. I have some doubts about katsura, the color of the board has too much red in it. All of the katsura boards I have seen have a tan color which darkens with age but has no red coloration at all. I guess it might be a refinished katsura board. Most agathis boards have a red-brown color on the sides and the feet but they also usually have a light colored wash (paint) on the top and the grain is tighter. |
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| Author: | EdLee [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:29 pm ] |
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schwartzseer wrote: Regarding KUROKI GOISHITEN... Kuroki's shell stones are excellent and Mr. Kuroki is very helpful.I personally have not purchased stones from them, but many others have posted here that they were satisfied with the service and quality of KG slate and shell stones. You can also ask about their Size 38 (10.7 mm) shell stones, standard grade. |
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| Author: | BongoBob [ Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recent Purchase |
In regards to the houston players bit. I happen to be a houston player myself As for others, i'm not entirely sure who exactly. i know there's some out there, and on KGS, we have the Texas Go Players room, but as for other meetings around town, i'm not aware of any current ones. What side of the city do you reside in?
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