On the way home yesterday I saw a stack of wood from a tree that had been toppled and turns out to be a Bois D'Arc (Osage Orange). I loaded up 3 big pieces like the one you see below. I heard this wood is tough to work with but I promptly cut out a section with the bandsaw and it was surprisingly easy to do. Perhaps because it is still green? (or in this case, yeller).
I've started a couple of mallets recently using walnut and cherry but I think I may incorporate some of this instead. I think as it ages and gets darker it will make an attractive looking mallet.
I've started a couple of mallets recently using walnut and cherry but I think I may incorporate some of this instead. I think as it ages and gets darker it will make an attractive looking mallet.