Quote Originally Posted by shooter74743 View Post
Probably so due to the low TPI of most hole-saws. If you do try it, I'd spin it fast & advance slowly. Sounds like almost burning thru, but that's what I would do if I were to try to hole saw some. I'd also try to apply my finish first, then re-apply after the work is done so that the finish would help to hold the fibers together some. Heck, try it, it's super unique!
aye, looks like it would make a pretty brush handle but I know that's one of the woods that explodes on a lathe. seemed like a good candidate for the hole saw method. Think I'll make that black palm my next brush handle.