Hmm, maybe I should take some and try and make some handles out of it. If
it has a lot of silica in it I could cut it with an abrasive blade and all
though it will be a tailed tool, chuck it in my metal lathe and try turning
it.  Whatcha guys(and gals) think?
Brian McInturff
philatelist@e...

> [Original Message]
> From: Bill Kasper <dragonlist@u...>
> To: oldtools <oldtools@c...>
> Cc: oldtools <oldtools@c...>
> Date: 12/3/2004 2:33:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [oldtools] Speaking of wood question
>
> did a little searching, and found this.  pretty stuff.
>
> http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/palm%2C%20black.htm
>
> bill
> felton, ca
>
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