[Woodcarver] Manzanita root

[Donna Menke]

Manzanita root is hard as a rock. It has interesting natural shape and makes good bases for carvings. I have seen some small turnings made with manzanita. I'm sure you can not carve it with hand tools, but it could be power carved. I'm not sure if the tree wood is as hard, but I'd guess it is.
As for woodburning faces I know of a good book by Nedra Denison that I bought from her. 

"Lifelike Pyrography from 
      Photographs" http://www.nedraspyrography.com/Books_Order_Page.htm
Tell her I sent you-
Donna Menke
http://www.woodworks-by-donna.com 
Author: The Ultimate Band Saw Box Book

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From: Al and Sue Pilsl <pilsl at uniontel.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:52:54 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Manzanita root

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Hello Everyone,

 

I have just come into the possession of a piece of 
Manzanita and am not quite sure what to do with it, if anything.  Is it 
carvable?  Does anyone have any experience dealing with it?  Any and 
all answers would be greatly appreciated.

 

And since this is such a diverse, multi-talented 
group of artists I have another question.  Does anyone know of a book that 
shows how to woodburn portraits/faces?  Again, any and all answers would be 
greatly appreciated.  Thank You!!!

 

Al Pilsl
From Beautiful Hancock, WI
pilsl at uniontel.net
Please feel free to 
look at our work at
www.picturetrail.com/dicka

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