[Woodcarver] Cherry wood chip carving

[Dennis Moor]

Hi Steve:

Chip carving cherry ... 
Victor Hamburger replied to your question with "You may decide it isn't
worth the effort"

Vic's advice is probably the best you will get.  When trying to carve
(chip especially) any hard wood like cherry which grain seems to have a
mind of its own, consider if the end result will be worth the effort.
It generally is not.

If the cherry box is large enough you may wish to consider a basswood
insert.  Or you may be surprised with the results of using butternut and
staining cherry.  Try staining on scrap pieces first of course and see
how close you can come.

Dennis Moor
Have you checked out the International 2004 Carver's Conference ... you
can't miss this one! www.chippingaway.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Lankerd Sr [mailto:scrimshaw at metlakatla.net] 
Subject: [Woodcarver] Cherry wood chip carving