1925 Pier & Beam - Dallas Historical District

[hausdok]

Bois d'arc tree trunks made great piers back in mid-

to late 1920s;... And ... they're still working.

Many thanks to Nolan KienitzPlano (Dallas), TX

[AHI in AR]

I'll see your tree stump and raise you a chunk of concrete block, a few 2X4's and 2X6's...and a 1X6 just for good measure!

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[willpope]

I lived in Dallas and had Bois d'arc piers and joists. someone left an unused joist under there and I took it out and used it...but I went through two carbide saw blades, and it sent sparks the whole time, like metal on metal...

Originally posted by AHI in AR

I'll see your tree stump and raise you a chunk of concrete block, a few 2X4's and 2X6's...and a 1X6 just for good measure!

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[kurt]

What would Bois d'arc wood be in "english"?

I've seen similar (old, completely functional) posts out of larch, black locust, and old growth white cedar. Is it like any of those?

[hausdok]

I'm guessing he's referring to ironwood. It's plentiful in Mexico and parts of texas. I remember reading an article about it once in Popular Woodworking, Fine Woodworking, Wood magazine, or some such.

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

Mike

[Jim Katen]

Originally posted by kurt

What would Bois d'arc wood be in "english"?

Orange osage.

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[Nolan Kienitz]

Originally posted by kurt

What would Bois d'arc wood be in "english"?

Kurt and all,

Here is a URL for likely more information than you want RE: Bois d'arc tree.

Some of Jim's and Chad's comments appear to be the same product.

http://www.mitzenmacher.net/blog/?p=589

[HOTWATERHEATER]

KEVIN YOUR JUST BEING A ONE-UPPER.LOL