Easy Wood Tools currently uses Hickory for our PRO size Lathe Chisels.  I personally don't love this choice....  pic of this tool is attached.

 

I would rather use either cherry or walnut, just for the beauty factor.  We use maple for all other tools (+stain), but I think the cherry or walnut would look nicer than the hickory for this product.

 

So the poll question is:

Which domestic hardwood do you think would be best for a full sized (20" handle)? 

1)  Hickory

2)  Cherry

3)  Walnut

4)  Maple

5)  Other (please specify)

 

Thanks!

Jim

 

I personally like Walnut but wonder if Maple is more structurally sound.

I like Hickory then Cherry, Walnut, Maple...

I like Hickory then Maple

I like Cherry, but Maple would probably be the wiser choice

Personally, I would prefer the Hickory first, then Cherry.

Thanks Jim for soliciting our input. 

1 minute ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Thanks Jim for soliciting our input. 

+1 on that!

I like the hickory.  Definitely plenty strong.  I like the color too.

Without doubt, Hickory would be my first choice, they are not listed but my next two choices would be white oak or ash. 

 

Steve

I'm not a turner but, hickory would be my choice for any tool handle.

Wow...  pretty strong swing to Hickory.  Very cool, I'll drop that project and move on to the next.

Thanks very much for your input everyone.  Looks like we are doing the right thing.

 

My vote would be Ash....

I’m in love with cherry and walnut....