Can anyone give me some idea if cured alder, maple, or walnut contain any n= atural oils that could be damaging to high carbon steel? I want to make so= me boxes that will be in contact with items, or contain items that will eve= ntually be in contact with, high carbon steel sword blades. I'm worried th= at these natural oils could damage the metal.
Any suggestions for wood that had no natural oils that might be better for = this type of application?
Thanks.