Monkeypod

[Rob Nelson]

Aloha,

I've got a line on some free monkeypod to try for handle material. Anybody worked with it before? Do you recommend stabilizing?

Mahalo!

 

[BRad704]

I had to Google what in the world a "Monkeypod" was... hahaa... Never worked with it (obviously), but I found a thread from somewhere else that could help you find more info...

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/445863-Monkeypod-tree-and-ebano

 

[cdent]

It may be wet, if so it might be best to cut out select oversized blocks and forget about it for a couple years. If you really like it, then I think it's a good idea to stabilize. On a small piece, the size of a knife handle, it may not look very interesting. I'd think an oil finish would be good on a 'just trying it out' handle. It shows up a lot as bowl stock, that usually doesn't have any special finish on them.

Trim it up for best look, and maybe don't worry about maximum yield, Craig

 

[Rob Nelson]

Thanks guys! I've got a bunch of other materials to use, I may just stare at it for awhile and see.

 

[James Terrio]

I've got a bunch of other materials to use, I may just stare at it for awhile and see.

I have some blocks of wood I've been keeping an eye on for years, they haven't magically turned into anything useful yet. :confused2: :biggrin:

 

[Rob Nelson]

I have some blocks of wood I've been keeping an eye on for years, they haven't magically turned into anything useful yet. :confused2: :biggrin:

HA! Depending on the grain and how I'm feeling, they might just wind up in a GAW.

 

[SBuzek]

HA! Depending on the grain and how I'm feeling, they might just wind up in a GAW.

That usually works the best.Let some one else stare at them for awhile.:biggrin:
Stan