Hi,

I'm in the UK and have been wood turning for about four years now. Over
those years I've lurked this group on a regular basis.

I need to replace the handle/knob off a saucepan lid and was wondering
what would be a suitable wood to use (and available in the UK) to
withstand the heat and steam. The existing knob is a light coloured
wood (yellowy orange) but I've no idea what.

All suggestions appreciated. Thanks for reading.

Rog

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Hi Rog
I would use beech or sycamore which were commonly used before plastic,
you should be able to find both easily here in th UK.
Cheers Michael
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Hi,

I'm in the UK and have been wood turning for about four years now. Over
those years I've lurked this group on a regular basis.

I need to replace the handle/knob off a saucepan lid and was wondering
what would be a suitable wood to use (and available in the UK) to
withstand the heat and steam. The existing knob is a light coloured
wood (yellowy orange) but I've no idea what.

All suggestions appreciated. Thanks for reading.

Rog

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Rog,
Just about any hardwood should be suitable. I would suggest a wood with a
very tight grain.
Regards,
Hank

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Hi Rog
I would use beech or sycamore which were commonly used before plastic,
you should be able to find both easily here in th UK.
Cheers Michael
http://www.usenet.com

Thanks for the replies, I'll give those a go.

Rog

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