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Box elder is in the maple family.........yes. I like the red, but I will take the pure white stuff 10 times over..... Jason send me all the pure white stuff, and I will send it in to get it dyed red and black..........WAIT does that make any sense...........HAHAHAHAHAHA. Larry

I am going to using it coming up very shortly here. I have 2 that need finishing out. Glad you like the wood.... L

Wow that turned out great.... Very nice work. -Larry

That looks a lot of fun....... I like the stand too. Larry

A little word to the wise on ironwood ....Olneya Tesota. Theres a seller out there selling some Central American burl (big slabs) and claiming its Desert Ironwood. Well it's not. Its also been put up for sale on some of the boards and called "ironwood".... and resold......again as ironwood...

I have done it many times. It does turn very well. Obviously harder than reg wood but turns well. Of course thats assuming it was done by a professional. (WSSI/KG) -L

I think Griz was close........looks like Claro walnut burl. L

Good to see you again Jeff........... Been lots of those bird pics and lanyards on FB.......nice lookin stuff. Larry

I do no envy you on those timbers........looks great all finished up tho. L

Here's a quick article I saw in "Fine Woodworking". I thought this bin might actually work for storing steel stock as well. Pretty easy build, maybe reinforce the walls/floor to hold more weight, since metal weighs more, but the concept would be the same. Cheers !! Larry

Few things .... 1). I would scrap off the wax with a scraper, cut your blocks into 1 x 2 x 5 sizes, and then test the moisture. If its under 15% just air dry it for awhile. 2). If you do the home made kiln......(which is a great idea) get your self a cheap "computer style fan" for like $15...

Thanks fellas....... I will try those sizes first and then if that doesnt work, onto Chuck's idea of drill/tap. Larry

Thanks Stan.......I will do that. Hope they're arent some "special" size either...........thanks L

I picked these up from another maker. Seki city VG-10 damascus folders that need scales put on. I have no idea what size screws they need tho. He didn't have any screws for them either, so now the hunt is on. Anybody have an idea? Thanks Larry

Laurence Do you have Scott's direct email address? I can't seem to get ahold of him directly. I cant really call M-F 8-5 so email is best for me. Thanks Larry

Well this one might get used for something other than knife handles..........sshhhhhh! I did have a couple blocks done up for knife handles tho, and they were about half as thick as this block, so 1" thick x 1.75 wide x 6" long. Works good for scales but not so much for stick tang work since...

Yep....... I bought some pods and had this one stabilized and then sent it down to Pat and he cast the blue metallic resin for me. I highly recommend Pat. He does an awesome job with casting and colors.... Larry

I use it as well for lots of woods.........in fact that will be finish of choice for some picture frames I am working on. (quilted cherry, leopard, and curly maple). The only issue I have run into is using it on oily woods like African blackwood.... It takes FOREVER to dry, and I believe...

I think we all have them. That place in the shop where all the special materials go you're hoping to save for a rainy day project of your own. I just added a piece to mine recently. Stuff is pretty cool I think.... What kind of things are in your pile (private stash)...Lets see some pics.

We get some cold winters here and in order to keep her girlish figure we have to get a little workout on the treadmill.... but of course if you don't have treats then it doesn't last very long. http://youtu.be/JcG0B1pO-Oo