jazzman Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I have about 20 bf of Black Locust I'm don't really know what I could use it for. I know its rot resistant and very hard , the grain it not really that nice, kinda plain looking, but the end grain would look nice in a bread board, any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paoloberno Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 It's very good for outdoor furniture, try also staining it dark because the grain should resemble black walnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick LoDico Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 A couple of planters would be pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzman Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 can this wood be used for making breadboards or cutting boards , looks beautiful but I read that it is toxic to animals , the bark and leaves that is can't find any info on the wood itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 locust is great for turning i have a couple of projects that i realy like that turned out well. locust cut smooth no catches, sands clean and smooth, and takes a finish well. while its not as vibrant as many woods it does have its place in wood working. because it strong, hard, and handles easily. ill put a couple pictures on here later of some of the projects that i have made and you can see for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Conover Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Don't recall seeing anything that indicated that Black Locust lumber was toxic. http://www.woodworkerssource.com/toxicity_list.php On my paternal grandfather's farm they used black locust (and osage orange) for fence posts. My Dad used black locust for making arbors for his climbing roses. Don't recall him ever using it for building furnature though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 forgot to post pictures of the black locust that i used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNoName Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Black Locust makes good tool handles. I used some for some transitions on my basement floor. When stained, it does look like walnut. Jonathan ================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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