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NONE of it is boring James, the information gleaned from these threads is Priceless .. we are very fortunate indeed to have such access. I LOVE it that one can learn so much even if the subject isn't within the realm of ones own collection, I certainly learn to know what to look for in other interesting items. .. Joy.

 

We are all here to learn and share. I don't think anyone is bored to death (existential again), after all, they are not obliged to read it.

 

well, you know, it's just that woodworking in that manner is so alien & obscure these days, you say riven wood to the average person today & they say, WHAT?! what did you say, driven wood? & i say, no, RIVEN wood, you know, split, not sawn and they say, james, have you been drinking today? or something similar.

 

I would think that they would read and learn something about riven wood, I myself didn't know what it meant until I read and studied the wood grains presented here, and thank you James and others for your time and expertise, Joy.

 

See there! Told you!

 

Just messing around but you get the idea, to the average person riven oak has about as much meaning as a moon rock does.

 

I know something about moon rock.(LOL) Not so much about riven wood.

 

Riven means "split" not "sawn".. .. Joy.

 

I suppose 'rift' is derived from riven, and so is 'derived' probably.

 

lol, oh boy, here we go! off we go into the wild blue yonder!
Meanwhile, that delaware valley table is being sold tomorrow, may the force be with me!

 

Where else?
In learning languages, even your own, it helps when there is a link with a familiar word.
I don't think opoe minds a little meander. It looks like he needs the same meandering artistry I do, when navigating his way around the house.

Good luck with the Delaware table.

 

Thanks! It's actually probably Philadelphia but, close enough! map of delaware river valley

 

Of course, Delaware valley, it was still early morning here when I read it.

 

So James what is your opinion on this piece of wood? An old chest that has been in my mother's family for many generations, was at my dad's house and saw this nice pattern in the wood:

 

Yep, far left panel appears to be riven oak.

 

These 4 panel blanket chest were popular in the late 17th century in europe & america. The timber in america at that time was virgin forests of old growth trees where in england by contrast the forests of readily available trees were of much lower quality generally speaking due to over cutting and harvesting over a much longer span of time.

 

Told my dad he should take good care of that chest..it might be "ancient".
Some pictures of patterns found on the stand: (I do like to get to the bottom of things )

 

Some elements, particularly the smaller pieces will naturally be "quarter sawn" when milling oak timber with rotary power saws but riven is a whole other thing.
In the early 20th century during the golden age of oak in america, they quarter sawed the entire log when making arts & craft, mission or craftsman style furniture. It was a main feature of that style furniture.

 

Don't keep using the term "ancient" because most people would think you are talking about "ancient" Egypt. Ancient means thousands of years to most. You mean antique. If it's less than 100 years, it's vintage.