Dean "Sawdust" Hupp
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Any suggestions on what to use on these woods? CA won't stick, I tried some 'High Friction Polish' from Craft Supply USA. Didn't like the finished product.
Thanks, 'Sawdust'
Thanks, 'Sawdust'
True desert ironwood
Desert Ironwood | The Wood Database - Lumber Identification (Hardwoods)
is not particularly oily. It is HARD and dulls your tools quickly, though. I use CA/BLO with no problems.
Really? That's not my experience with Lignum Vitae at all. Although the wood is hard, I find it to be relatively easy to turn (much like olive), but it will gum up sandpaper very quickly. LV is not nearly as difficult to turn nor as tough on tools as Teak or DIW. Lignum Vitae has a highly interlocked grain which usually makes it quite resistant to splitting.It seems this wood is as brittle as it is hard. Have to be real careful assembling the pen or the wood will crack.
Any suggestions on what to use on these woods? CA won't stick, I tried some 'High Friction Polish' from Craft Supply USA. Didn't like the finished product.
Thanks, 'Sawdust'