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1. Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think: (thatguyoverthere@shitposter.club)'s status on Monday, 05-Jun-2023 18:00:39 JST Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think:
   I would really like to get some locust trees growing on the property. Not only is the wood fantastic for all kinds of stuff, but they are legumes and fix nitrogen. I have a few mimosa trees that do this, but locust would be a good addition
   • Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think: (thatguyoverthere@shitposter.club)'s status on Monday, 05-Jun-2023 18:06:36 JST Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think:

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     • Niclas Hedhman
     @niclas yeah totally unrelated to the tree though AFAIK. Locust trees are a hardwood (one of the hardest) that is very rot resistant. The wood can be used for fence posts and other outdoor projects that might be prone to rot. It also burns **hot**. I've heard stories of wood stoves glowing red from the heat of burning locust wood.
   • Niclas Hedhman (niclas@angrytoday.com)'s status on Monday, 05-Jun-2023 18:06:39 JST Niclas Hedhman

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     Isn't Locust a swarm of grasshoppers turned nasty?

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   • Santa Noodle ☦️ (bowsacnoodle@poa.st)'s status on Monday, 05-Jun-2023 22:21:40 JST Santa Noodle ☦️

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     @thatguyoverthere I’m guessing that’s the source of locust bean gum sometimes used as a thickening agent in food? I’m not too familiar with them but that sounds like a neat tree to grow for wood alone.

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   • Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think: (thatguyoverthere@shitposter.club)'s status on Monday, 05-Jun-2023 22:21:40 JST Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think:

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     • Santa Noodle ☦️
     @BowsacNoodle yeah pretty sure that's correct. They are a legume (beans) which also generally means they will sequester nitrogen.
     
     The wood is great for outdoor use. It might not be my first choice inside (I actually have a sweet spot for maple), but it's supposed to be an excellent post wood for fences and stuff. Even better if you char the end or soak with creosote I would imagine.
   • Niclas Hedhman (niclas@angrytoday.com)'s status on Tuesday, 06-Jun-2023 02:14:04 JST Niclas Hedhman

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     Cool. My brother used some weird hard wood from Africa, gray in color, for benches.
     1. Never rot, even without treatment.
     2. Couldn't be curved with a hand knife. Hitting with axe would make you tired....
     3. Not overly expensive, because hopeless difficult to work with.

     It was to defeat vandals, and was rather successful AFAIUI.

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   • Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think: (thatguyoverthere@shitposter.club)'s status on Tuesday, 06-Jun-2023 02:20:13 JST Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think:

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     • Niclas Hedhman
     @niclas Might be wenge? I've heard of it but never tried working with it. Locust is harder to work with than other woods, but wenge still seems likely to be even worse (based on Janka hardness)
     
     Red Oak: 1220 lbf
     Hard Maple: 1450 lbf
     Black Locust: 1700 lbf
     Wenge: 1930 lbf
   • Niclas Hedhman (niclas@angrytoday.com)'s status on Tuesday, 06-Jun-2023 02:51:01 JST Niclas Hedhman

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     I think you are right. Looked up some images, and looked exactly as I remember it (it was 25-30 years ago I saw it in my hand).

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   • Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think: (thatguyoverthere@shitposter.club)'s status on Tuesday, 06-Jun-2023 02:57:59 JST Disinformation Purveyor :verified_think:

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     • Niclas Hedhman
     @niclas yeah Africa has some pretty cool trees. I have only ever worked with American hardwood, but I do have a bowl and some kind of totem that are made out of African woods (gifts from a family member that lived in Africa for a few years). I am pretty sure the totem is ebony (It's almost black), and I don't really know what the bowl is made out of (I haven't given it much thought until now). It is kind of gray in color so who knows maybe it's wenge :shrug: I'll have to take a closer look at it and refresh my memory later so I can figure out what it's made out of. I think the rim is carved with a diamond pattern so it might be a bit intricate for someone to make with wenge.