Lew Hodgett wrote:
Toller wrote:
The local lumberyard is closing out its laurel at half price; about
$4/bf.

Can't comment on the wood, but the leaves of the laurel tree (AKA: Bay
Leaves) are a seasoning must for a lot of dishes.

Just remember, they are inedible.

Lew

Right. You put the leaves in while cooking (usually just one or two),
then fish 'em out before serving.

The wood can have quite interesting color and figure. I have a billet
that will make a bookmatched top for a solid-body guitar one of these
days. Here's a pictu

http://www.cyrguitars.com/FiguredMyrtleBillet01.jpg

--Steve