I stopped by Woodcraft on the way back from work.
Inside the turning block bin, there was this reddish block labeled "Quina--Argentine Sandalwood". It reminds me a lot of some lignum vitae that I'm hoarding (except different smell, color).
It's oily and heavy with moderately tight, interlocking grain.
The bonk tone is a bit dull and thuddy--I assume that it'll be murder on my tools.
Any tips on what to use it for?
Offhand, I'm thinking of the following:
+Mallet
+Knife handles (smells really nice)
+box liners
+baby spoons (not sure if it's toxic)
+some small, cool looking ceremonial thing--maybe netsuke or chopstick stands.
+palm chisel handle for a small EA Berg chisel.
I'd appreciate your input.
It was $2.50, so I don't think I'm out much if it's a dud.
I'm posting this in the neander section, as I'd like to make something neander with it.