rtropp Posted October 24, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 24, 2014 Has anyone used yellowheart and if so for what? Thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted October 25, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 25, 2014 I use it when I did the Warrior. Nice wood, but it's not Boxwood or Pear. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 25, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 25, 2014 I've got a small chunk and Joe is right... it's not boxwood. A bit grainy. I've seen some use it for Nelson Checker (the yellow part) and other bits and pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatsinc2000 Posted October 25, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 25, 2014 Richard, It's a sulphur yellow. Brighter yellow than box and most woodworking stores like Rockler or Woodcraft carry it. As Mark says, it is a coarser grain than box, but not as coarse as walnut. Hard wood that holds edges. Main uses are accent pieces and accent planking strips. Works pretty easily as planks. Mostly I sell planking strips or sheet stock in thinner sizes. Sold a fully planked hull once, but I never saw the pics of that build so not sure if it was too bright. Got a surplus in stock so feel free to order some before I shutdown on 12/32/14. 25% discount for MSW members. Just ask for the discount when ordering. Jeff HobbyMill Landlubber Mike, Cap'n Rat Fink and Bill Hime 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowe Posted November 2, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) I used it on my Confederacy. It starts out very yellow and smells like pepper when you cut it. But as it ages it mellows to an almost golden. I finished it with a artists varnish and its really easy on the eyes. If I can figure it out I'll post a pic of the ship. One caveat, it was a bit difficult to bend. Tony this was at nearly done in build, but I dont think I varnished it yet(memory is shot) after a few years in a case If any can help me right my ship I'll consider salvage rights LOL Edited November 2, 2014 by Crowe mtaylor, rtropp and Landlubber Mike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hime Posted November 3, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) I'm going to be using it for the decking on my "Pride 2". I've used it as a veneer accent on furniture.Takes glue well and finishes nice. Sincere Regards, Bill Edited November 3, 2014 by Bill Hime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Griffith Posted November 3, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 3, 2014 HI Richard, I have a small chunk and have used it to make a capstan-the drum heads. Other comments above are accurate. plus it is brittle. Personally, I would not use it top plank a bottom but the Confederacy above makes me think again. Still, I would use other woods for planking................. Duff Landlubber Mike and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted November 3, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 3, 2014 I used Yellowheart as accenting on my Mayflower. Two accent planks on the side of the Poop and 3 moulding strips. The white moulding is holly. Frank mtaylor, WackoWolf, Bill Hime and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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