Small “commision” for a friend- Bois d’Arc

[David Hill]

One of my best friends came to breakfast one day with a kind of dour face—- seems the handle on his favorite sausage stuffer gave up the ghost. Old, so new one not readily available. Can you help?
Me— sure!!
Just had to cut some stock, make measurements and go. Tried to approximate what length it used to have, even used the old ferrule.
We’ll see how he likes it, think the newer one is a little more ergonomic.
It’s shiny— poly not dried yet.
Want him happy—- real good source of trees that I like (& he doesn’t).
Learned— Bois d’Arc tough to drill, even going slow the bit walked a little.

 

[Albert Kiebert]

@David Hill, Looks nice, your friend should be able to pack lots of sausage for a long time with that new handle ! Might even give you some for making it ??

 

[ironman123]

I think @David Hill would rather have the trees. Nice job David.

 

[Mike Hill]

Now, if you can get a good dried sausage recipe from him!

 

[Herb G.]

Osage Orange (aka Bois d'Arc) is kind of hard to turn too. At least that's my take on it.

 

[David Hill]

Osage Orange (aka Bois d'Arc) is kind of hard to turn too. At least that's my take on it.

yep, pretty hard wood, but leaves a nice surface, so not as much sanding.

 

[DKMD]

Cool! It’s fun to make something useful... especially if you can be paid in sausage!