Dogwood

[boco]

Does anyone have experience working with dogwood? We had a tree come down last night. It is about 22 inches in circumference near the base, 15" at the mid-point (so around 4" in diameter with the bark off), and (was) about 25 feet tall. From some quick Googling I get the impression that the wood is dense, tough on blades, and not particularly interesting to look at, but makes excellent tool handles. Which would be great ... if I needed tool handles. I plan to set aside a chunk to turn into pens as an experiment. Ideas for other uses would be most welcome. Thanks!

[wa2crk]

I think a Doggie Bowl is in order.
Bill V

[ChrisNeilan]

Get it cut up and seal the ends. Otherwise it will split with vigor. I have some drying for a year now waiting to be made into a finger joint box.

[BuckeyeDennis]

I remember reading that dogwood is very tough and impact-resistant, the wood of choice for flying shuttles on old textile looms. Here's an article with some history on that.

So maybe some nice woodworking mallets?

[boco]

Great article. Thanks! Too bad the market for dogwood roller skate wheels has collapsed. I like the mallet idea. I also read somewhere that dogwood makes good bows, so I may try one of those as well. I'll chop the trunk into storable lengths tomorrow, seal them up, and let the waiting begin....

[robinson46176]

Croquet set?