Buckeye Wood?

[phil]

Just asking if any one has used buckeye wood in a project. Buckeye trees seem to be more common in southern Michigan and Northern Ohio.

Don't quote me, but I think it is Aesculus Glabra, Horsechestnut family, Has a nut somewhat like an oak acorn, but completely encased, with a spiked hard shell. This is one of those "hard nut to crack". I think the origin of the Ohio State nickname.

Ruby Red Horsechestnut may be more common close relative.

Reason I ask: The tree bark / sap has unpleasant odor, does this odor carry on with harvested wood?

Graybeard Phil

[Charlie Self]

Phil asks:

Until it is dried it has a mildly nasty aroma. Once it is seasoned and dry, it is supposed to be odorless and tasteless.

Works well except for a tendency to twist in long splits. Often used for artificial limbs...really nice looking wavy grain in some pieces. Almost white, stain streaks in various shades of gray and tan.

Charlie Self "Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen." Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

[phil]

Charlie:

Thanks a lot.

Graybeard Phil

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