Although it has a high natural decay resistance, making it ideal for fencing and other outdoor applications, the use of black locust has fallen into neglect within the woodworking industry.
Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of the premier species of the Western forests. Not only is the wood exceptionally strong for its weight, but the trees are abundant.
Q: We tried to glue some jatoba (Brazilian cherry) and it was a complete failure. The joints had almost no strength. We also had lots of trouble with machining, with lots of burn marks. Any suggestions?