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[Ron Nossaman]

>As many of you know, I create caster cups out of the exotic hard woods.  I
>just finished a set out of a species of wood called Lignum Vitae.  I have
>been told that the wood is among the hardest of all hardwoods and is used to
>fabricate bearings.  If you would like to see a scan of them drop me an
>email and I will attach a pic.  I got the wood at a source on the web called
>The Lumber Lady in Yuma , Az
>Peace
>Jim

Hey Jim,
I just did a little web walk with my second cup of coffee, and discovered
something interesting. The resin quaiacum, extracted from the wood, is used
in the treatment of respiratory disorders. This may be the only wood on the
planet that can be sanded safely. <G> It's pretty too.

Ron N