Can you advise me on wood choice for antique style fishing reel ?

I would use a good hardwood teak or iroko or posibly maple if looking for a lighter option

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maybe ipe ?

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I don’t know if this has the stability but Wenge would look beautiful

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Pommy good advice, but would prefer native U.S. wood. Is maple good outdoors and getting wet? I’m not trying to imply it isn’t. David I already suggested Ipe’, but I don’t thick he wanted to use it. Thank you for the help so far guys. Sorry I’m being so fussy, but I’m trying to help someone out and I have to consider his desires.

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I’m not sure about how it turns, but cypress should hold up to the water.

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I think it would be good if he were to change his mind about Ipe but if not maybe madrone but still not sure of the weathering aspect of madrone.

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How about lignum vitae or rosewood Indian rosewood is nice.The lignum vitae is indestructable and will last years it’s ahrd to come by and too heavy to post a large piece but a small piece for a fishing rod would be no problem good luck.Alistair p.s let us see it when finished sounds great.

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teak? i have a friend who does marine stuff and all he uses is teak

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I think maple should be good. We’re not talking about 24-7 outdoor exposure like furniture.,

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Here’s one in walnut.
http://www.scientificcollectables.com/page_enlarge610.htm

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I didn’t think of walnut, I’ll re-vote of it :-)) Thanks hairy, nice.

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Thanks guys. I’ve got enough good suggestions here to forward. I also favor the walnut.

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