Genuine Lignum Vitae Trumpet

[Seminole Custom Calls]

Beautiful call I recently acquired a few blanks of it I cant wait to try it out. I typically do an oil and wax finish, but I've been told this wood is fairly oily to begin with,

[GregGwaltney]

Beautiful call I recently acquired a few blanks of it I cant wait to try it out. I typically do an oil and wax finish, but I've been told this wood is fairly oily to begin with,

Yeah, GLV is one of the few woods I would leave unfinished due to the oil content. I hunted with one for years unfinished and it just got better looking....lol

[BullTom]

Beautiful call I recently acquired a few blanks of it I cant wait to try it out. I typically do an oil and wax finish, but I've been told this wood is fairly oily to begin with,

Yeah, GLV is one of the few woods I would leave unfinished due to the oil content. I hunted with one for years unfinished and it just got better looking....lol

Out of curiosity, what are the others?

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[GregGwaltney]

Beautiful call I recently acquired a few blanks of it I cant wait to try it out. I typically do an oil and wax finish, but I've been told this wood is fairly oily to begin with,

Yeah, GLV is one of the few woods I would leave unfinished due to the oil content. I hunted with one for years unfinished and it just got better looking....lol

Out of curiosity, what are the others?

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I haven't tried raw with any other wood.....Maybe Argentine Lignum Vitae, Cocobolo, or select other Rosewoods? Teak might work, but never tried it either. I have no idea if these other woods would hold up well, but my experiment with GLV worked out good.

Pasted from Google search: Genuine lignum vitae is used on ships primarily for its exceptional properties as a self-lubricating, water-resistant, and highly durable material, making it ideal for critical marine applications. It is most notably used in propeller shaft bearings and stern tube bearings, where its natural oils provide inherent lubrication in water environments, reducing wear and maintenance needs.
This wood has been used for these purposes since the 1860s and continues to be a preferred material for its longevity and reliability in extreme operating conditions.
Bearings made from genuine lignum vitae have been documented to last over 33 years without failure, as seen on the Indian Navy's INS Vikramaditya, and are also used in hydroelectric turbines and other marine equipment.