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Hey I was thinking about ipe too. Bugproof, toxic dust and smoke. Heavy as heck. So hard you break bits, dull blades. Beautiful color and grain. Looks like waln
by swayvil 5y ago
Hey I was thinking about ipe too. Bugproof, toxic dust and smoke. Heavy as heck. So hard you break bits, dull blades. Beautiful color and grain. Looks like walnut. Got a piece in my lap right now.
- lostlogin 5y agoAustralian hardwoods are a bit like this. Jarrah looks amazing, is crazy heavy and sinks. New Zealand power poles are still sometimes Jarrah. Another odd one is old olive. I’ve had sections that when hit with an axe won’t split and bounce the axe. And seemingly remain unmarked. Splitting gnarled olive is miserable.