small cracks in riser wood ?

[Johan van Niekerk]

I have piece of ironwood I would like to use for a riser. Its an extremely hard and strong wood. Problem is the pieces I have have lots of small cracks and I'm not sure whether this would be a major problem or not? Its virtually impossible to get ironwood without such cracks, I think it just tends to dry like that.
Should I rather look for another wood, or can i "patch" such cracks in some way?

[chrisg]

Johan is that Lebombo ironwood? That stuff blunts tools! If the block is old dried and seasoned it is usually stable. You can leave the cracks or else use a filler. A good source for riser blocks is the 'turning blocks' from Country Woods in Kelvin. Send me a pm.
chrisg

[Johan van Niekerk]

Yes, its also called african black ironwood. Really hard...my one buddy don't even want to put it through his thickness planer for me...says it messes up the blades. Thats why I figured it will make a seriously decent riser.

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