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Xxray
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Cedar USMC

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I know alot of folks shy away from using cedar in 3D projects, I have taken a liking to it.
Fairly cheap, easily available, and some pretty impressive coloring and grain patterns. This one is 10 inches across, took about 3 hours to machine with a .9 tapered bit.
I left this one in the block instead of cutting it out, to emphasize contrast & grain. A little finish sanding, 2 gloss clear coats, and its good to go.
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Nice Job! I especially like the white stripe through the eagles head. What is your source for the .9 tapered bit?
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Great job! The pronounced cedar grain really compliments the carving.
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Thanks guys, the white stripe is indeed nice. I set it up to run across like that, but of course had no real idea exactly where it would turn up.
I get these bits at a local machine shop which makes them. Pretty sure they do mail order, and they sell a bit on ebay too, real nice guys there. I went a few weeks ago and bought 4 bits, and he gave me 2 nice bits as samples. Here is their contact info

R.L. Schmitt Company, Inc.
34506 Glendale
Livonia, MI 48150
734-525-9310 ph.
734-525-1616 fax

www.rlschmitt.com
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