Lignum vitae

[Buckmark13]

I'm down on Islamorada in the Florida Keys with my Son for a scuba trip with his Boy Scout troop.

This tree and plaque caught my eye, so I thought I'd post it for you all.

Had to add in the sunset as well.

 

[magpens]

Very interesting !!! . Thank you for posting this info. . I have used L.V. a wee bit over the years, but your info adds a bit of useful info. . Enjoy That Sunset !!!

 

[Dalecamino]

I sometimes miss the Keys. Good info.

 

[TonyL]

This is very interesting, Thank you.

 

[Woodchipper]

My grandson made a pen for his father. LV was like drilling tool steel! Turned out good but drilling couldn't be rushed.

 

[ajollydds]

Thanks for sharing. Just an FYI, lignum vitae is actually "wood of life". Arbor vitae is "tree of life". Wish they would have checked their fact before they made a plaque [emoji851]

 

[wolf creek knives]

My father in law was a carpenters mate during WWII and has told me that the ship he was on (USS Crosley) made LV bearings. He also told me it's one of a very few wood species when put in water sinks. I've got a piece I'll have to try out.

 

[Woodchipper]

wck, take your time in drilling for a pen blank. As I said, like drilling tool steel. My avatar is the wrench pen, BTW. My son is an ME.