Posted by James Pepper on March 26, 2000 at 05:31:49:
In Reply to: here is only one of the references posted by Bruce Beveridge on March 25, 2000 at 19:55:45:
It is used throughout Texas as a framing lumber. It has a yellow tinge to it, hence the name. It would require some sort of finish to it, since it splinters easily. It goes gray slightly with wear. Even if they kept it up at a smooth surface, sanding it all the time, it would have a bright yellow-tan look. Thick, or wide grain. Definitely not white or dark gray. I'll look for a pantone color to match it up. An old piece is as dark as a manilla envelope. I have used it to make woodblock printing plates, and have a piece in my hand right now. It has a scheen to it, reflecting off of the wood grain. Basically a light tan. Pantone 156 CVC is close. Pantone 148 CVU is close to a weathered old color of the wood. Pantone 37-7 and 8 are the closest Process colors to the raw wood, but I'll have another look. Pantone Process 32-6 for the brighter color.
James Pepper