Briar Wood

[bigstan]

Whilst clearing an over grown hedge with father in law, we found a fair bit of Briar wood. Is it any use for anything besides making pipes?. Seems a waste to just burn it. Any ideas guys.

[rossbird]

Not sure but I think Adam may be interested:)

[Tony1948]

It's some of the best patton wood for knife handles:happy-clapping:

[paulthefish2009]

Bigstan, I'll take some off your hands mate,always fancied making my own pipe. Let me know what you want for it,and postage etc,cheers Paul

[HillBill]

The roots make really good handle materials for knives/tools and obviously pipes. Plus its not cheap to buy.

[bigstan]

Ok sorted out the Briar today what size should i cut into? at the moment it is 49 inches long 3 inches one end and 2.5 inches the other end with a gentle curve to it. I know nothing about wood so will be guided by you more knolegable ones. Stan.

[Tony1948]

38253824Leve it about a year to dry out.Then cut it into 11/2x5 by just over a1/4 strips and if there good looking wood they'll be worth about a £5 for two strips.I gave £8 for my ambros maple scales