Rayban Report post Posted April 14, 2008 (Randy, I didn't want to high-jack your thread) Is there an ideal wood for rub sticks, or will any hardwood do?? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Rayban, usually the rub sticks are made from Lignum vite (spelling not sure). I don't know why this is, but i suppose history and experience may have something to do with it. I'd like to know also,if there's some reason for this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted April 14, 2008 I was told that Lignum was used because of the natural oils in it. I have worked with lignum and let me tell you two things. It is very oily and if you lean a slab of it against the wall it will warp pretty fast. The other thing is that it is very irritating when you get the dust on your skin. I mean it actually burns. For those two reasons, I use cocobolo exclusively for my sticks and slicking blocks. Also if anyone is interested, we have a line of rub sticks, bouncers and string sticks available for sale. I will try to get some pictures up this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted April 14, 2008 I was told that Lignum was used because of the natural oils in it. I have worked with lignum and let me tell you two things. It is very oily and if you lean a slab of it against the wall it will warp pretty fast. The other thing is that it is very irritating when you get the dust on your skin. I mean it actually burns. For those two reasons, I use cocobolo exclusively for my sticks and slicking blocks. Also if anyone is interested, we have a line of rub sticks, bouncers and string sticks available for sale. I will try to get some pictures up this week. I've been using cocobolo for knife handles (my fav) so will have to make me a rub stick soon. It should be as pretty as Osage Orange! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
