Black locust is a member of the legume family; it can “fix nitrogen” in the soil. It is native to the Appalachian Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Alabama. However, in the last century, it has spread ...

Cornell University thinks pretty highly of black locust, native to the Appalachian Mountains, but now spread all over the ...

In this video, I tackle my 23rd filmed project, involving the challenge of turning black locust wood for the first time. I faced difficulties with my lathe and addressed issues with the tool rest in ...

One cousin had a shed with posts made of black locust, and although she’s not with us, the posts are probably still happily holding up that roof. Locust wood is extremely durable and reports say ...

Stephen J. Errico founded Locust Wood Capital Advisers, a New York-based long/short equity hedge fund, in 2002. Prior to founding Locust Wood, Mr. Errico worked for 20 years as an adviser at Lehman ...

Woodturning adventure! In my 23rd project, I tackle black locust wood for the first time, creating a unique piece called The Locust with a Crown. Watch as I overcome lathe challenges, adjust the tool ...

The coming of autumn often makes trees harder to identify — but sometimes, it does the opposite. The black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a case in point. In summer, its bluish-green, oval-shaped, ...