Thread: Persimmon Wood

A few weeks ago I cut down a persimmon tree. I have no idea if this wood would even be desirable for brush handle, scales, etc but I thought I would offer it to the custom wood workers before I split up the logs for the fire pit. If anyone is interested in a piece, let me know.

Pics?
Is persimmon a hardwood?
Can you cut it into slabs?
Should it be aged first?

I can't get the photos to upload so here is a link.
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Each log is about 7 - 10 inches long. It is a hard wood but I don't know about aging. I don't have a good method for cutting slabs. The tree had to come down and I will eventually split it for firewood in a fire pit for the patio but thought if anyone works with wood they might know what to do with it.

They use to make golf club drivers from it. It's a very hard wood.

I knew I recognized the name.
I have a buddy who is a woodworker, I'll ask him the best way to go about utilizing it.
What is your location?
Being from a family of golfers persimmon scales are interesting to me.

St. Louis, MO area. I need to finish my profile.