Not mandolin related, but wanting some input from the wood experts out there, and the folks at the cafe have proven to be a great source for information. (I do own a couple of mandolins, so hopefully that will qualify me to ask here.) I have been unable to locate hickory in the size necessary to turn out several singletree blanks for use with draft horses, and osage orange was suggested as being an even better choice. When they are turned, they are approximately 2 1/4" on the ends and 2 3/4" in the middle and approximately 3 feet in length. They are fitted with metal straps on the ends and a metal loop that hooks to a clevis in the middle, and used to pull loads on wagons or sleds in excess of 3 or 4 tons. So do I keep looking for hickory, or would the osage orange be a good replacement? Also, should hickory blanks be sap wood, or will heart wood be satisfactory? I have found sources for hickory blanks, but they are quite a bit smaller. Any information would be appreciated.
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