[Woodcarver] Osage Orange

[Ashmagalf1 at aol.com]

Al,
 
I hope that your friend has some very sharp carving tools. I used to mix  
Hedge, (Osage Orange), in with oak when I was heating with wood. It makes a very  
Hot fire. Several times while cutting with my chainsaw, I would actually see  
sparks coming off the chain. I was cutting wood that was in the woods and so 
I  know that there were not any nails or other metal causing this. It is 
extremely  HARDWOOD! 
 
Also, as an FYI many of the Native American Tribes from this area,  
(Missouri), used this wood in making their bows and arrow shafts. I have  seen some 
items made from Osage Orange and it is a beautiful wood.
 
God Bless,
Richard (_ashmagalf1 at aol.com_ (mailto:ashmagalf1 at aol.com) )
 
Original message follows:
 
Hello Everybody,

A carving friend of mine is looking for some  Osage Orange to carve.  Does
anyone on the list have a source  where he can purchase some of this wood?
Thanks, in advance, for any  and all responses!!!!!

Al Pilsl
>From Beautiful Hancock, WI
 
 
 
 
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