Holly wood for firedrill

[Danceswithhelicopters]

Lopped a largish holly tree down this summer and have started to chuck it on the fire at home. I was thinking is this a good wood to make into a firedrill set? Any opinions on its' suitabilty for the board or drill or length needed to season, if at all.

[Moine]

DWH,

I don't like holly for fire drills... It's a little too far on the hard side. Besides the grain is often twisting (like a corkscrew), which makes it hard to get a board or a drill straight. It still is possible to get an ember from it, but I personally would choose another wood if possible (beech, cottonwood, birch, cedar, juniper...).

HTH,

David

[Danceswithhelicopters]

Thanks-it burns lovely in the fireplace.