Osage orange wood

[fuzzyscroller]

So, when I was learning to turn bowls on a lathe I was introduced to a species of wood; Osage orange, aka,  Hedge apple. It has yellow tinted flesh, some times will contain a red streak cause by I do believe if I remember correctly, a bacteria that gets in the tree. I was told this was such a valuable wood the native American Indians, they would trade two horse for one bow made from this species. it is very hard, burns extremely hot and medium dense wood. One of my all time favorite species to work with. I shared a picture of the piece I found I forgot I had, but now I am not sure what project to use it for. I could cut couple small projects then find something really nice for the rest of it. 

[barb.j.enders]

I would be suggesting an Intarsia piece.  Sunflower, bee, something like that.

[TAIrving]

It is also known as Bois d'arc. I also like working with it and it is good for intarsia as it has such a unique orange color. 

Unfortunately, the color all too soon fades to brown.  I wish I knew how to preserve the color.  

[Dan]

I also like the wood but won't use it for intarsia. If you protect it from UV light and oxygen it will slow down the darkening process but will eventually turn brown. 

I like it for bowls and pens.