Posted by: Tanasie
Genuine Lignum Vitae - 07/19/10 06:46 PM
When sending 'Genuine Lignum Vitae' to the RMK shop to use as customer supplied wood for a handle....does it have to be stabilized ?
Rex,
You can't stabilize it. I have asked several suppilers about it. I wish you would re-address this question in the "Ordering Thread". I think more folks watch that forum. I have never had a problem with Lignum Vitae that I have sent into the shop. I've had trouble with pieces "ahead of time", i.e. long cracks, etc. Please inspect it as well as you can prior to sending it in.
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Genuine Lignum Vitae - 07/20/10 09:00 PM
You might as well try to stabilize ball bearings...that's what it was used for.
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Genuine Lignum Vitae - 07/20/10 09:01 PM
My final project with the remaining Lignum Vitae is a Deluxe door knocker. It rings like steel.
Posted by: oldguy
Re: Genuine Lignum Vitae - 09/04/12 10:32 AM
Will the shop still use this customer supplied wood? oldguy
Absolutely. Almost without exception..."BUT"...there are some exceptions.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
Posted by: kalervo
Re: Genuine Lignum Vitae - 09/05/12 11:41 AM
Lignum vitae is not possible to stabilize. It's naturally the perfect wood:-) I have never worked with harder wood.