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I am using Lignum Vitae to build a couple of shoulder planes. I am wondering what the technique for gluing this wood should be. Most of the info I've found just says that the wood needs a special technique but doesn't elaborate. Has anyone had experience in gluing this wood? Thanks

I live in the NW and I've used cedar planks many times to grill my salmon on. It works very well. My wife brought home some cedar planks she found at an upscale food market. After recovering from the shock of her paying $10+ for a couple of 1/4" thick boards, I got the idea of using cedar...