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What type of wood is this? - med-one - 09-08-2015
I picked up this wood carvers mallet at a garage sale and I'm not sure what type of wood it is. Any guesses? It weighs 19 oz's, is 9" long and head size is 2 3/4" for those that may inquire. I've never owned any Lignum Vitae, but it does feel heavy. Thanks!!
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Re: What type of wood is this? - JimReed@Tallahassee - 09-08-2015
It sure does look like lignum. Weight is the final clue. If this mallet is heavier than hard maple, then it probably is LV. Good score.
Re: What type of wood is this? - danceswithticks - 09-08-2015
I think you're right with the Lignum Vitae.
Re: What type of wood is this? - TomFromStLouis - 09-08-2015
One nearly conclusive test is to see if it sinks in water.
Re: What type of wood is this? - med-one - 09-08-2015
Tom, I thought about that thinking back to old Persimmon golf club heads. I am sure it will sink, but I will try it for fun anyway.
Re: What type of wood is this? - Steve N - 09-08-2015
Probably is Lignum Vitae which seems to be the like Gum. It can look like any wood.
I have also seen a lot of use of Goncalo Alves in Mexico for everything, including bats, and mallets. It also has a lot of variations in color.
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Made and sold for the tourist trade, so a lot of it sneaks up here.
Re: What type of wood is this? - Arlin Eastman - 09-09-2015
JimReed@Tallahassee said:
It sure does look like lignum. Weight is the final clue. If this mallet is heavier than hard maple, then it probably is LV. Good score.
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Re: What type of wood is this? - Bibliophile 13 - 09-09-2015
Lignum or dogwood.
Re: What type of wood is this? - alnandy - 09-10-2015
Definitely lignum vitae. I have one just like it.
The greenish tint gives it away.