is this osage

[Electric Comet]

[Markem]

Might be, though Osage has a silica content dulls the tools quickly.

[Martin Eastburn]

That sure yellow like Osage Orange or Horse Apple wood.

I have a stick of it that I have aged for 30 years. In the

20 year time, I put it on my metal lathe and turned down a cylinder. It is so hard it shines. I then let that continue to calm.

No telling what I'll make, but it is beautiful.

Mart> >

[Electric Comet]

interesting because silica dust is bad stuff

slice and dice your lungs

for hand carving and shaping though no problem

[Electric Comet]

supposed to make good long bows

[Scott Lurndal]

Yew sure about that?

[krw]

Get a Festool dust extractor.

[Leon]

Some would argue that the the risk of lung disease is an acceptable risk compared to the expense of a Festool dust Extractor.

I'm not one. ;~)

[krw]

Well, you were sleeping on the job so I thought I'd help out. ;-)

[Leon]

I appreciate it! LOL