the wood
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the wood
just started to get involved in this and i am just using some red oak that i had to see what happens. the designs come out great but what is a better kind of wood to use? seems like red oak has a lot of air pockets. i guess its called less dense. need a tighter grain. any suggestions. thanks, tom.
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Re: the wood
My favorite is cherry.
Angie
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Re: the wood
Hard maple
Bloodwood
Cherry (but I'm allergic)
Bloodwood
Cherry (but I'm allergic)
- Randall Newcomb
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Re: the wood
The woods mentioned are great but I find myself going back to Red Alder a lot. Cuts great and takes a great finish.
Bob
Bob
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Re: the wood
my favorite is mahogany
John
John
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Re: the wood
Truth is most of us will cut almost anything that doesn't move. We might have our favorites, but we get over it if something better shows up in the shop or we haven't had our fix of dust and carving for the day.
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Re: the wood
Yep - I cut just about anything that does not move.
I do like Cherry.
I do like Cherry.
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Re: the wood
Just remember, it's the art, not the material that people appreciate
- Randall Newcomb
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Re: the wood
Just remember, it's the art, not the material that people appreciate
LOOOOVE it.
Don't tell me you did it on the CNC
Cheers
Wolffie
LOOOOVE it.
Don't tell me you did it on the CNC
Cheers
Wolffie
Cheers
Wolffie
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Re: the wood
that is cool, nice job. did you have to scan it? or is it by hand?