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I just got some trash wood from the neighbor and was hoping it will work good for walking sticks. The limbs are straight and the wood stinks. That's about all I know about it. My plan is to attach a topper, such as the Dragon that Lora Irish has in her tutorial here. I thought I'd just leave the bark on. Should I seal the ends and then wait until next year before I attach anything? If anyone has worked with this wood, I'd like to hear how it worked for you.
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Re: Tree of Paradise for walking sticks?
Got ill just thinking of the smell. Has to be the most pungent tree there is. Burn it -
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Really? I was hoping there was a way to seal it. Yeah, I don't want to use it if it's permanently stinky.Comment
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Re: Tree of Paradise for walking sticks?
sounds like an opportunity for a gag gift to me.....Buffalo Bif
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Re: Tree of Paradise for walking sticks?
I have a brother you could send one to....just let me know and I will send you an address!!!!Comment
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Hmmm, I've got a brother that might qualify for one too. ;-OComment
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The worst I have smelled is the stalk of a century plant...but, let it lay out in the weather for a week or so and the smell goes away...."Lif iz lik a box "o" choc lets, ya nevr kno whut yull git!"Comment
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The smell will diminish as it dries, although it is stringy and tends to split/splinter. Medium hard, but as with all "wood opportunities", definitely try it. Cut it a bunch of different ways to see what happens. Could be junk or very well worth carving....cut some, convince yourself....Comment
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