Black locust

[West Augusta]

I found out something neat about black locust.
If you ever want to find out if a piece of wood is black locust, shine a black Light on it. Black locust naturally flouresces.
   



 

[KentuckyHeadhunter]

That's crazy Steve.  I wonder what other woods retain that property and what causes it.  Very interesting. 

[jed clampett]

Didn't know that very interesting!

[outdoors]

SOOOO THATS WHY I CANT GET A TURKEY WHEN I USE BLACK LOCUST STRIKER

[mmclain]

Interesting

[Dr Juice]

Interesting. I wonder if game could pick up that light wave which is naturally unnoticed to our naked eye?

[West Augusta]

Interesting. I wonder if game could pick up that light wave which is naturally unnoticed to our naked eye?

I suppose it's possible but I've called in enough gobblers with a Black Locust striker that I'm not really worried about them seeing it.  How many high gloss pot calls do you use?  I'm more worried about them.

[TalksToTurkeys]

Check this link out.

http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/fluorescence-a-secret-weapon-in-wood-identification/

[outdoors]

WOW THIS IS GETTING VERY. VERY INTERESTING   
IM OVER 60  AND STILL GETTING EDUCATED ...............

[West Augusta]

I'm 58. Never too old to learn.

[KentuckyHeadhunter]

Thanks for posting the link TTT.  That's very interesting indeed. 

[vt35mag]

Pretty cool....
The question is, what we're you doing in the shop that required a blacklight?

[West Augusta]

I had a friend who is a pen maker make a black locust pen for me. While talking one day he mentioned that he thought black locust naturally flouresces. I bought a small black light flashlight at Wally world and thought I'd check out the theory. I was shocked at how bright it glows.