September 22, 20223 yr Popular Post comment_299110 Having worked with a lot of hard maple (1450) and cut bubinga (1980) once. I don't want to go any further. Report
September 22, 20223 yr comment_299111 Hard maple and hickory for me. I have made knife scales from African Blackwood. Report
September 22, 20223 yr comment_299112 Gabon Ebony but it was turning and as I remember splintered somewhat. Report
September 22, 20223 yr comment_299114 I made the flag case for my F-I-L burial flag from bloodwood. I'm glad it was a small project. Report
September 24, 20223 yr comment_299168 Mesquite works beautifully and doesn't behave like some of these harder woods listed. It SHOULD be towards the top of the list but apparently the folks that compiled this list don't think 'firewood' is worth rating. Report
September 24, 20223 yr comment_299170 Just looked it up. Mesquite comes in between 2400 to 2600 on the Janka scale. Really nice wood for looks and durability. As they used to say "Try it. You'll like it." Report
September 24, 20223 yr comment_299171 Where did that image come from Keith, I'd like to use it in our wiki, but I need a source, thanks! Report
September 24, 20223 yr comment_299175 8 hours ago, Headhunter said: Mesquite works beautifully and doesn't behave like some of these harder woods listed. It SHOULD be towards the top of the list but apparently the folks that compiled this list don't think 'firewood' is worth rating. SSSHHHHH! It's our secret. Report
September 24, 20223 yr comment_299181 I have a stash of Purpleheart and used it over the years. Tough on tools. Lots of sharpening when turning it. Report
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