Lignum-Vitae

[Sealeveler]

It's been covered here before but this is still interesting reading. http://lignum-vitae-bearings.com/WPages/category/news/
Tony

 

[Joe Scharle]

I make my bandsaw guides from lignum vitae.

 

[Skymaster]

it was used heavily in the sailing ships for pulley blocks, shaft bearing blocks etc

 

[Volksdad]

I make my bandsaw guides from lignum vitae.

And you SHARED them too!

Thanks Joe!

 

[Mike Davis]

I made a set of blade guides for my neighbors saw mill with some.

 

[dupont6480]

Still used today with ships. Friend of mine just turned the (lizards) on the boat booms for the local shipyard.

 

[KenOfCary]

My favorite Mallet is made of Lignum-Vitae that I acquired from Klinspor in Raleigh. It gets burnished by use but never dented. Truly amazing wood. And a pleasure to turn into a mallet.

- Ken.

 

[Rick M]

I have no LV but ipe or striped ebony should work well for bandsaw guides, correct?

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[Joe Scharle]

Lignum vitae is self lubricating. Don't know about the other 2.

 

[Jeff]

Really amazing wood with a long history of use. Here's some more detailed information that may interest you.

http://lignum-vitae-bearings.com/