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Old 07-15-2011, 08:29 PM
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TDS, Thank you too brother!! I think I'm gonna get some boxelder burl next
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Old 07-15-2011, 08:36 PM
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Around here, the early Pioneers called the Black Locust "Ironwood" and used it for wagon axles, etc. Very heavy, dense, strong wood. Is that the same stuff? I've got a couple in my back yard with some large, dead limbs that I've got a tree guy coming to trim off. Is it worth keeping the wood?

Those grips are beautiful - nice job!
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Old 07-15-2011, 08:44 PM
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Thank you ......and yes, from what I've read it is the same stuff,they use to use it for bearings in the wagon wheels!!
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Sparkie, How in the hell did you edit my post? You guys have mad computer skills!
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LOL! I have no idea??? Now thats ,I was trying to edit mine!! Sorry,I had no idea that I did that(or how)
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Beautiful set of grips!
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