Argentine Lignum Vitae x Juma

[Sir-diealot]

History lesson. Lignum Vitae is the hardest wood on the hardness scale.

It is commonly used as bearings. The US used it in bearing in World War II boats as supplies dwindled. The wood had a natural oil that lubricated itself. After the war several engineers took stats from the wear that the bearings took compared to steel bearing. They almost didn't have any wear. It is still highly sought out  as bearings. Many of the boats we're decommissioned and their lignum bearings salvaged. Many of those bearing are still being sold

There is a guy up north that has a warehouse full of real old growth lignum blocks and bearings. It takes for ever to dry. He has just a little for turning stock, it's been sitting on a shelf drying since the like 1952.

It makes an awesome trumpet.

That's real neat, thanks for sharing.

[Scpossum]

I like the looks of that wood especially after a little aging.You build some nice looking calls.

Thanks. Just got back in it this past summer. Took some time off when the children were growing and I lost my shop when we moved. Then my son pulls the lathe out last May and asked what it was. Had to show him. 

[Scpossum]

History lesson. Lignum Vitae is the hardest wood on the hardness scale.

It is commonly used as bearings. The US used it in bearing in World War II boats as supplies dwindled. The wood had a natural oil that lubricated itself. After the war several engineers took stats from the wear that the bearings took compared to steel bearing. They almost didn't have any wear. It is still highly sought out  as bearings. Many of the boats we're decommissioned and their lignum bearings salvaged. Many of those bearing are still being sold

There is a guy up north that has a warehouse full of real old growth lignum blocks and bearings. It takes for ever to dry. He has just a little for turning stock, it's been sitting on a shelf drying since the like 1952.

It makes an awesome trumpet.

I agree, good info. Wish I could get in that warehouse!

[Chris O]

I like the looks of that wood especially after a little aging.You build some nice looking calls.

Thanks. Just got back in it this past summer. Took some time off when the children were growing and I lost my shop when we moved. Then my son pulls the lathe out last May and asked what it was. Had to show him. 

Nice glad you got back into it you better start teaching your son how to turn those pretty calls!

[Scpossum]

He has started strikers and tubes.  He found a market for these pens and it is hard to get lathe time now!  Think I need a second lathe.

[Chris O]

Nice looking pens as well!!!!

[Scpossum]

Thanks, Chris. I will tell him. He is almost 15 and is doing really well.  He has even taught me a few things. 

[outdoors]

Nice looking pens as well!!!!

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