Thread: Bengall with lignum vitae scales

I like hearing about all the different scale materials used.
This one seems intresting!
Was it easy to work with?

Originally Posted by Chevhead

Was it easy to work with?

For the most part yes. It's an extremely hard wood but still planes ok, and scrapes even better. The only thing to really watch out for is that it splits easily. If you pin without washers you'd have to be very careful. A friend of mine who's worked on old boats told me that back in the day when they used wood this hard for planking they had to drill pilot holes just to drive a nail in it.

Whats the wood you are using?
its lovely )

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

lignum is a very interesting wood,is 40% oil by wgt.Is still used today in hydroelectric dams as underwater bearings and on ships propeller shaft bearings subjected to salt water,One of a very few woods that is so dense it sinks in water.
Is like butter to turn.

Makes for nice badger Brushes as well.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Ships and the old Billy Clubs that cops carried

I have one of the old night sticks from 1950. My Dad carried it when he was working.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Ya think maybe I should do the Mod thing and delete our last couple of posts ??? Evidence ya know

Nope, all good. Don't make me use my billy club......LOL