|
|
Fit & Finish Fit and Finish = the difference in "good art" and "fine art." Join in, as we discuss the fine art of finish and embellishment. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#31
|
|||
|
|||
I've not used a lot of exotic woods (altho they are beautiful!) but I'm fond of using local stuff that I can gather myself. The best looking stuff I've found around here (western VA) is mountain laurel root burl. Very dense and doesnt crack much while drying. At least that is my experience. Here's a pic to show what I mean. photos.yahoo.com/bc/rescu...%26.view=t Randy |
#32
|
|||
|
|||
Randy,thats some good looking wood. :cool: |
#33
|
|||
|
|||
Black Palm
Thanks for the info guys. I checked the sites you suggested and the didn't have it listed, so I will need to wait for a reply from them about getting it for me. Doug, that does sound like the wood I've been looking for. Do you know a supplier and what I could expect to pay for some? Thanks, Michael |
#34
|
|||
|
|||
Black Palm
Thanks for the info guys. I checked the sites you suggested and the didn't have it listed, so I will need to wait for a reply from them about getting it for me. Doug, that does sound like the wood I've been looking for. Do you know a supplier and what I could expect to pay for some? Thanks, Michael |
#35
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Black Palm
Michael Let me know approx what size peice you need and I'll see what I can find. Doug |
#36
|
|||
|
|||
Coccabolo Wood
Im another "newby" . My question is on coccabolo my friend that got me started in the art of knife making told me to be careful of some woods if you inhale the dust it will cause all kinds of health problems especially coccabolo? Is this true and what others should I be concerned with............Thanks Skiffster |
#37
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Coccabolo Wood
Cocobolo is the worst offender. It is a member of the rosewood family. If you are sensitive to it, you may also be sensitive to other rosewoods. Best bet is to wear a respirator when working it, and have a good dust collection system. Keeping your skin covered is also a good idea. If it turns out you are indeed allergic to you, you will probably just have to forego using it. It's very much like breathing or bathing in poison ivy for those who are. |
#38
|
|||
|
|||
Most beautiful wood for handles
My favorite is osage orange or as we call it hedge apple ...I get lots of requests for it.....carl |
#39
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Most beautiful wood for handles
I go for Ironwood where I live I can get it free and it is about as indistructable as any wood it goes well with Brass and when you combine it with Tourquoise it realy shines. My second choice is Califorina Buckey. Gib |
#40
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Most beautiful wood for handles
Bocote Buckeye burl Mesquite Down here, we have large mesquite that have a knurled grain similar to the burled woods. It's dense like osage and polishes great. All sorts of shades of rust and chocolate browns. I have a large supply of cocobolo, but hate using it. I'm obviously allergic to it. Even the residual dust causes my eyes to tear and swell and my skin to break out similar to poison ivy, but not as itchy! Too bad, because I really like the looks of it! Don Halter |
#41
|
|||
|
|||
Had it stabelized?
Where do you get wood stabelized? Or can you do it yourself? Thanks PUP |
#42
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Had it stabelized?
Here is one place, they do an excellent job, 10# and over is $8.00lb.www.stabilizedwood.com/ ,good luck to you. |
#43
|
|||
|
|||
Black Palm
Believe it or not, Ebay has a good supply of stabalized black palm. They also have an interesting red palm.
|
#44
|
|||
|
|||
tisswood burl for small areas is my favorite
|
#45
|
||||
|
||||
Buckeye Burl
Amboyna Burl Afzelia those are my favorites so far. |
Tags |
blade, handle, iron, knife, knife making, knives, palm, scales, supply, wood, woods |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|