Desert Ironwood

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:06 am

Someone asked me today if Desert Ironwood would make a good pipe. I had to say I don't know. I've only ever made pens or knife handles from the stuff. I know it's hard and dense, but how does it taste? Anyone?

RadDavis · Post by **RadDavis** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:13 am

I've only gotten pieces big enough for inlays and such, but I found that I'm totally allergic to it, so I don't mess with it anymore.

Rad

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:14 am

You'll quickly dull a bandsaw blade with the stuff. So, it is hard.

Is it smokeable? Sure. Lots of things are. But they don't call it "asswood" because it smells good.

I'd recommend another alternative to this alternative wood.

Jeff

geigerpipes · Post by **geigerpipes** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:59 am

I memory serves me well it is poisonus

tritrek · Post by **tritrek** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:27 am

jeff wrote:asswood

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:51 am

jeff wrote:Is it smokeable? Sure. Lots of things are. But they don't call it "asswood" because it smells good.

So, uh, ironwood is out then.

FredS · Post by **FredS** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:35 am

My Dad used to make bolo tie sliders out of it. As a kid I had a cheap knife that lost its plastic slabs so I made new ones out of some scraps around the shop. That was the first & last time I ever worked with the stuff, because the first time I sanded it, I quickly found that - like Rad - I was allergic to it. The wood was so beautiful that I persevered, but my eyes, nose, throat and hands itched for a few hours after I put it down. I'll never forget that smell.