The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #126936   Message #2825717
Posted By: Bill D
30-Jan-10 - 02:34 PM
Thread Name: BS: Best wood for a fireplace
Subject: RE: BS: Best wood for a fireplace
Osage Orange, Maclura pomifera, does indeed burn well, but is not readily available in most areas. It is native to Oklahoma, southern Kansas, a bit in Arkansas & Texas, but the early settlers took cuttings back east, and it can be found in various places now, though not in huge amounts.

I LOVE it for woodturning, as it is durable and pretty stable..(doesn't distort much)

Here is why I hate to see it burned Osage bowl