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Devchef1:
Looking at making a M & P as my next project ,

what is the best wood to make this in ? , considering the battering they get i would imagine a very hard wood is needed.


Looking forward to your comments and advice


Mike 

thebowlerhattedturner:
Like George said fruit wood is a favourite, I would avoid any thing with a high tannin content and dubious woods like Yew.
Regards
John BHT

woodndesign:

Hl Mike,

I've got some Olive put back for one, should we, I get along sunny day soon .. Olive is used a lot for commercial retail M&P's.

That's my view.

David

Devchef1:

--- Quote from: thebowlerhattedturner on March 06, 2013, 10:10:44 PM ---Like George said fruit wood is a favourite, I would avoid any thing with a high tannin content and dubious woods like Yew.
Regards
John BHT

--- End quote ---

John,

Why do you say " dubious woods like yew" only reason I ask is I have been given a large lump of yew along with some crab apple and lilac, crab apple looks like a good choice for M&P

Mike

Mike

bodrighywood:
Yew is potentially dangerous as it contains toxins as do laburnum and some other woods which can leech out of the wood and so shouldn't be used for anything that is for food.

Pete

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