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Each fórcola
is made from a quarter of a trunk cut lengthways. For stern fórcola
for gondolas, trunks with a diameter of 60cm, usually walnut, are used. While
still fresh, they are cut into quarters and the bark removed. Left to season
for two years, they are cut into 1m lengths.
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A first rough cut is made using the electric
bandsaw.
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Cutting the
forcola in this way allows the wood to dry more thoroughly.
photos: Luca Vignelli |
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