05-27-2007, 03:25 AM
Dave ,
The one thing I would like to mention about scabbard woods is it's got to be as seasoned and dry as. As much as possible. Don't use any kind of gum producing tree if you can avoid it. If I choose a certain green wood for a project I allow it to season for at least a year out of the sun's rays where it won't crack or distort. The wood will be way much lighter also when ready to work as per mositure loss.
Cheers!
Rick
The one thing I would like to mention about scabbard woods is it's got to be as seasoned and dry as. As much as possible. Don't use any kind of gum producing tree if you can avoid it. If I choose a certain green wood for a project I allow it to season for at least a year out of the sun's rays where it won't crack or distort. The wood will be way much lighter also when ready to work as per mositure loss.
Cheers!
Rick
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