Rifleman1776
Member
I attempted to make a Jr. Gent from some Hairy Oak I got in a trade from one of our Australian members. Stuff is disappointingly soft. Crushed the first half in the drill press vice. Not too badly, usable with a drop of CA in the crack. But, the second half crushed completely in the vice I use to hold while milling the ends. I'm sure, with special handling, one could make a pen from this wood but my opportunities are now shot. Interesting wood, not the prettiest, but not the worst. Gained an experience. No more HO for me.