Cornell University thinks pretty highly of black locust, native to the Appalachian Mountains, but now spread all over the ...

Black locust is a member of the legume family; it can “fix nitrogen” in the soil. It is native to the Appalachian Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Alabama. However, in the last century, it has spread ...

One cousin had a shed with posts made of black locust, and although she’s not with us, the posts are probably still happily holding up that roof. Locust wood is extremely durable and reports say ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

In this video, I tackle my 23rd filmed project, involving the challenge of turning black locust wood for the first time. I faced difficulties with my lathe and addressed issues with the tool rest in ...

This video demonstrates the process of creating a functional burial urn from black locust wood and epoxy resin. It highlights the natural grain of the wood, which is combined with crystal-clear resin.