[Woodcarver] butternut

[J and C Lukens]

CYNDA....BUTTERNUT IS A SOFT WALNUT.....EASY TO CARVE BUT DOES TEND TO
FUZZ....IF CHIP CARVING ALWAYS USE A VERTICAL GRAIN.....RELIEF CARVING IS
OK ON HORIZONTAL GRAIN

JOHN AKA MR CHIPS


> [Original Message]
> From: cynda douglas <cynda at iw.net>
> To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
> Date: 9/7/2004 9:58:09 AM
> Subject: [Woodcarver] butternut
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> Hi,
>
>   I have seen some of your carvings using butternut and it is a really 
> beautiful wood, finished.  How hard is it?  Like compared to basswood. 
> Nearly all my carving is done with a knife and arthritic hands, so I
don't 
> tackle wood like oak or walnut, tho they are beautiful.
>
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