Clematis hearth board/timber

[jimbo75]

hi guys, would anyone happen to have some clematis knocking about they would be willing to part with? Am desperate for some as an alternative to the rubbish I’m trying to use for hand drill!
I can offer swaps and stuff... plus a huge hug and kiss if the wood allows me success in the hand drill!

 

[woodspirits]

hi guys, would anyone happen to have some clematis knocking about they would be willing to part with? Am desperate for some as an alternative to the rubbish I’m trying to use for hand drill!
I can offer swaps and stuff... plus a huge hug and kiss if the wood allows me success in the hand drill!
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Plenty at North Wood Jim all sizes. I’ll show you next time your down.

 

[jimbo75]

Plenty down North Wood Jim

I couldn’t see any last time I had a look about. I did find plenty of elder though... I’ll have a butchers next time.

 

[woodspirits]

I couldn’t see any last time I had a look about. I did find plenty of elder though... I’ll have a butchers next time.

For sure, think I’ll pass on the hugs etc though! :/

 

[Buckshot]

I've had success with Lime too
What drill are you using?

 

[jimbo75]

I've had success with Lime too
What drill are you using?

i have a selection of elder and some mullein. I get blackened smoke and tips of drill, but my hearth is just an old bit of pine i had lying round. It isn't really very suitable, poor material.

 

[Buckshot]

Buddleia works very well too.
we have a bush in our front garden and i harvest some of the 2 year old stems every now and again