The mystery is coming to an end

[dicklaxt]

I have spent the last 2 hours reading info on the net about Bois d'arc wood. The more I read the more I am convinced that that is what my yellow wood find is.

I also presented a piece of it to a friend who was born and raised in this area and asked him if he knew what kind of wood this was ,he said, without hesitation "Bois d'arc" and without any clues.

I also read where they have attempted to extract the sap /moisture to make dye from, that would explain the so called bleed thru of the other night

Here is a plus for turning if that proves to be what it is.It is resistant to cracking and splitting and turns shades of yelloish browns when exposed to light.

I wished now I would have braved the snake problem area and got that other log as it is long gone in a dumpster to the chipper some where. I am also going on a scouting expedition and see if that remaining 30 or 40 acres of wood lot has any more of these trees standing. I'm sure I could recognise it on the hoof.

The club members will verify this identity for me tomorrow I'm sure.

[dicklaxt]

The answer is definitely Bois d'arc, feelings were mixed about using it for turning because its so hard......but most said it was a good find

dick

[Marilyn]

Dick,

Your "mystery" wood will get made into something beautiful I am sure. Just the name sounds cool...or "tight" as my 7 year old godchild tells me is the newest term. I can just see you driving down the highways, one hand on the wheel the other pressed to your forehead, searching for the elusive yellow wood tree. Go get 'em Dick!!

[volleyheads]

Osage Orange is well liked as a turning wood up here, especially if it is wet. Give it a run. I try to turn any wood I find to see what it is like. I so far have only found one I did not like. Dry Bloodwood. Haven't found any wet to turn yet, so one more try for it is still coming.

Best Regards,

Bill

"If it is worth doing, it's worth overdoing"