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I can't remember, so forgive me if I'm wrong, but are you the member that makes custom pistol grips?
I know I spoke with someone about making a set of left-hand target grips for my dad's S&W 22A, and I was going to send the factory grips for use as a pattern.
I have the factory grips from my dad in my car, and I just need to touch base to make sure everything gets squared away.
got to thinking about what dennisnielsen had said about turning on the light and getting up at 2am
so I just used the outside light that comes on at night Ill be damned if I did not find there hunting grounds [B)]
caught over 20 last night [xx(]
I have a bunch of extra drill bits and taps that are metric would you have any use for them. Also if there is any thing that you could use for your shop that i might have let me know. I have lots and lots of extra tools. From files to de burring tools, drill bits, taps you name it. Think about anything you might need and let me know. If you want anything let me know on this page to check my email because most of my emails end up in the trash bin for some reason and i dont look in that hardly ever.
Five years ago, when we built our addition, we removed a black Walnut tree. I had the contractor leave three or four feet of trunk and take that with the root ball out of the ground in a chunk. The idea was that it might make some decent stock blanks.
I didn't seal the top of the trunk and it's been in the contractor's yard since.
Should I even try to salvage what's left?
Now, I do have some 3 to 3-1/2 foot chunks of the rest of the tree (about 20 inches across) that did get sealed with wax. The bark was left on. How long before they've cured?
Any info you can give me could be greatly appreciated.
Have you ever worked with ironwood? I have a 1x4 about 4 feet long that I bet weighs 10 pounds. If you put ironwood in water it sinks. Obviously it is a very hard wood, and is pretty dark in color and heavy grained. Let me know if it would be worth messing with or if you have already tried it.
Keith, I don't know if you remember, but I was the one that ordered the 1911 grips with the "Don't Tread on Me" pins. The ones you had so much trouble with because of the large size. Everybody I show them to wants to buy them. If I come accross a smaller pin, would you be game. Do you have anymore poison ivy wood. They looked great.
if it werent for shipping i would be makeing arangements with you already, but i think the freight would kill me!
what wood is it and how hard?
send an e- if you want,
oldemagics@hotmail.com
I thought so as well, but, ain't those logs too thick to be YEW?
Had an ANCIENT one in our yard in Jersey, as a kid. The biggest stump was maybe 8" across.
It's Bois de Arc; sometimes referred to as Osage orange I believe. The heart of the tree is a yellow color and is hard as steel. It was used for fence posts because the heart would last for ever. It is also true that Indians along the Red River made bows from Bois de Arc trees because the wood was strong and flexible.
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
quote:Originally posted by Old-Colts
It's Bois de Arc; sometimes referred to as Osage orange I believe. The heart of the tree is a yellow color and is hard as steel. It was used for fence posts because the heart would last for ever. It is also true that Indians along the Red River made bows from Bois de Arc trees because the wood was strong and flexible.
I know Osage is great wood!!
just didnt know it made good bows, but then im a carpenter, not a bow smith.
I deffinatly would not use it for a fence post..[8D]
ah phillip, the osage orange tree, if your gonna use it peel the bark from it and stand it on end in the corner of your garage or basement for 1 year. i have made self bows from this and they were both reliable and stout, especially when backed with sinew. beautiful wood[;)][8D]
quote:Originally posted by phillip
I interested in having my FAL compliance furniture made from this.How long would it have to dry out before you could work it?
for most wood figure about a year before it is done shrinking and dry enough to work.
if you are interested in doing something with it have someone slab it out to about 2 1/2"-3" planks and place spacers between the slabs to allow air to circulate between them...will help reduce splitting as it drys like a full log will
then keep it covered, either under roof or a plastic canvas loosely over it to keep rain/snow etc off
quote:Originally posted by oldemagics
quote:Originally posted by phillip
I interested in having my FAL compliance furniture made from this.How long would it have to dry out before you could work it?
for most wood figure about a year before it is done shrinking and dry enough to work.
if you are interested in doing something with it have someone slab it out to about 2 1/2"-3" planks and place spacers between the slabs to allow air to circulate between them...will help reduce splitting as it drys like a full log will
then keep it covered, either under roof or a plastic canvas loosely over it to keep rain/snow etc off
quote:Originally posted by phillip
What IF I could gain access to a Kiln?Could I put it in with other wood or is the dry time specific for a given type of wood?
for that ? you would need to talk to someone who works a kiln, never was that privileged
I have several Bois D'Arc trees on my place, and have to trim them regularly. So...if any of you really want a pickup load or trailer load of it, say so and I will pile it and save it for you. Normally, I just pile it and burn it, next year. It doesn't burn well when green.
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I know I spoke with someone about making a set of left-hand target grips for my dad's S&W 22A, and I was going to send the factory grips for use as a pattern.
I have the factory grips from my dad in my car, and I just need to touch base to make sure everything gets squared away.
Edit to add: Email sent.
got to thinking about what dennisnielsen had said about turning on the light and getting up at 2am
so I just used the outside light that comes on at night Ill be damned if I did not find there hunting grounds [B)]
caught over 20 last night [xx(]
I didn't seal the top of the trunk and it's been in the contractor's yard since.
Should I even try to salvage what's left?
Now, I do have some 3 to 3-1/2 foot chunks of the rest of the tree (about 20 inches across) that did get sealed with wax. The bark was left on. How long before they've cured?
Any info you can give me could be greatly appreciated.
Its Beau D' Arc
Interested in a trade????
10x100
Can you use one of these?
Its Beau D' Arc
Interested in a trade????
heck I can see both of them[;)]
what wood is it and how hard?
send an e- if you want,
oldemagics@hotmail.com
I don't think it's Hickory..
Had an ANCIENT one in our yard in Jersey, as a kid. The biggest stump was maybe 8" across.
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
It's Bois de Arc; sometimes referred to as Osage orange I believe. The heart of the tree is a yellow color and is hard as steel. It was used for fence posts because the heart would last for ever. It is also true that Indians along the Red River made bows from Bois de Arc trees because the wood was strong and flexible.
That sounds like what he told me
just didnt know it made good bows, but then im a carpenter, not a bow smith.
I deffinatly would not use it for a fence post..[8D]
I interested in having my FAL compliance furniture made from this.How long would it have to dry out before you could work it?
for most wood figure about a year before it is done shrinking and dry enough to work.
if you are interested in doing something with it have someone slab it out to about 2 1/2"-3" planks and place spacers between the slabs to allow air to circulate between them...will help reduce splitting as it drys like a full log will
then keep it covered, either under roof or a plastic canvas loosely over it to keep rain/snow etc off
quote:Originally posted by phillip
I interested in having my FAL compliance furniture made from this.How long would it have to dry out before you could work it?
for most wood figure about a year before it is done shrinking and dry enough to work.
if you are interested in doing something with it have someone slab it out to about 2 1/2"-3" planks and place spacers between the slabs to allow air to circulate between them...will help reduce splitting as it drys like a full log will
then keep it covered, either under roof or a plastic canvas loosely over it to keep rain/snow etc off
[;)]Done
What IF I could gain access to a Kiln?Could I put it in with other wood or is the dry time specific for a given type of wood?
for that ? you would need to talk to someone who works a kiln, never was that privileged
Bois D'Arc trees suck.