RyanNJ
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I am looking for a yellow wood to make a pen/pencil set out of does anyone have any recommendations
Looking for a yellow wood
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ssajn
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Yellowheart.
snowman56
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yellowheart
David Keller
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osage, yellowheart, redbud, and various dyed woods come to mind.
alphageek
Former Moderator
Yellowheart? (also called Pau Amarello) I had a small block of it at one point and its fairly yellow. I don't know if I still have some or not.. But its a pretty plain grained wood from what I saw and its yellow.
LarryDNJR
Member
I have a bunch of yellowheart that had been cut to about 1/2" inch maybe slightly thicker by about 5 1/2" long. Use them a-lot for slimlines.
But I'm with everyone else, recommend Yellowheart
But I'm with everyone else, recommend Yellowheart
Lenny
Member
Maple ... and yellow food coloring maybe?
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Ceylon Satinwood!!! (Bought it years ago--very expensive)
I believe it could also be called Yellowheart---but then it's cheaper.
I believe it could also be called Yellowheart---but then it's cheaper.
Russianwolf
Member
Mulberry also Chittum Burl (aka American Smoketree) and one more... Tatajuba (Cow wood)
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islandturner
Member
Yellow cedar. It's soft, though...
jimm1
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Wood Butcher
Local Chapter Leader
One more, Canary wood and it smells great while being worked.
WB
WB
MAB11
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lorbay
Member
Yellow Cedar Burl
osage orange would be my choice
spnemo
Member
Sapwood from an Autumn Olive is light yellow with a hint of green.
RyanNJ
Member
Where would I get osage and yellowheart? I have yet to work with either
louisbry on this forum has a great supply at a good price. pm he will be happy to help you.
bking0217
Member
Doesn't Osage Orange turn dark with time?
dasimm
Member
Yes it does (UV rays)...
FWIW - you can coat it with something like "Armor All" or "bull frog" and let set for some time (me - 24 hrs) and then apply your finish.
KenBrasier
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stolicky
Member
Yes, and its a beautiful wood. However, I think yellowheart would be a better choice if you want it to stay somewhat yellow.
Yellowheart
The osage orange I've seen is usually not yellow to start with. Yellowheart is easy to work, plain grained and it is yellow. If you don't find it elsewhere email/IM me.
The osage orange I've seen is usually not yellow to start with. Yellowheart is easy to work, plain grained and it is yellow. If you don't find it elsewhere email/IM me.
el_d
Member
Agarita is yellow and will stay Yellow.
But you may not find a solid piece large enough......
But you may not find a solid piece large enough......
MAB11
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texaswoodworker
Member
Try Bodark (Osage Orange). it may turn brown with time and use though.
whistlebritches
Member
I'm with Lupe on this one.....agarita is the way to go. It has a yellow that you just won't find in the other woods. As he mentioned, finding a solid piece that is large enough is sometimes a challenge, but it is well worth the trouble if you can locate a piece. You might check and see what Mesquite Man (TurnTex) has that might work for you.
Ankrom Exotics
Member
+1 on the Agarita.
aplpickr
Member
yellowhart is temp sensitive
My wife keeps her YH in a small refrigerator in her shop. She takes it from there straight to the lathe. Be careful when drilling it.
My wife keeps her YH in a small refrigerator in her shop. She takes it from there straight to the lathe. Be careful when drilling it.