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Author:  sdsollod [ Sat May 25, 2019 11:27 am ]
Post subject:  Walnut for Back Braces?

How would walnut work for back bracing? I've got some I could use...

Author:  Clay S. [ Sat May 25, 2019 12:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Walnut for Back Braces?

If you check the wood database you will find walnut to be close in specs to the properties of mahogany, which is about what I would expect. I have no problem substituting walnut for mahogany for most uses (avoid using it around animals). So if you would use mahogany for back braces, which some do, why not walnut?

Author:  meddlingfool [ Sat May 25, 2019 12:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Walnut for Back Braces?

Don't see why not...

Author:  Alan Carruth [ Sat May 25, 2019 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Walnut for Back Braces?

Yup; works great. So does cherry.

Author:  Joe Beaver [ Sat May 25, 2019 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Walnut for Back Braces?

Clay S. wrote:
(avoid using it around animals)

Clay, why the caution? Dangerous for pets?

Author:  Clay S. [ Sat May 25, 2019 10:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Walnut for Back Braces?

Hi Joe,
Walnut wood is poisonous to horses and to some other animals if they ingest it. It is also poisonous to plants, so you don't want to mulch your garden with walnut shavings or saw dust.

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