[Woodcarver] butternut

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Cynda,

Butternut cuts about the same as basswood. About the same hardness and the
same ability to hold detail. I think you'll love it.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.com
jdillett at thecarvingshop.com
http://www.carvingmagazine.com Carving Magazine web site and Readers Forum
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cynda douglas" <cynda at iw.net>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 12:14 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] butternut


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> Hi,
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>   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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