Thread: Wooden scales

Hi all,

I have some old wooden planes laying around that are damaged, so I figured I might as well re-use some of the wood
they're laminated plane soles and I have 3 different woods available to make scales out of:

- Lignum Vitae
- Ekki
- Holm Oak

These woods seem pretty good with water and moisture, but I haven't worked with them much.

Lignum Vitae and Ekki seem to do specially good.

Woud these be good choices to make scales out of from a moisture / water / durability perspective?
From what I've read and was told I think they'd be excellent choices
I have it on hand so I might as well go for it, just wondering if anyone has experience with these woods?

Not those, in particular. I've read the lingum is good, but not familiar with the other two.

But any oily wood is good. I've even used Teak wood. Soft in nature, but very good strength, and rot resistance.

Originally Posted by TristanLudloz1928273

Hi all,

I have some old wooden planes laying around that are damaged, so I figured I might as well re-use some of the wood
they're laminated plane soles and I have 3 different woods available to make scales out of:

- Lignum Vitae
- Ekki
- Holm Oak

These woods seem pretty good with water and moisture, but I haven't worked with them much.

Lignum Vitae and Ekki seem to do specially good.

Woud these be good choices to make scales out of from a moisture / water / durability perspective?
From what I've read and was told I think they'd be excellent choices
I have it on hand so I might as well go for it, just wondering if anyone has experience with these woods?

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