[Woodcarver] Manzanita root

[Jim Presenkowski]

Al,

Manzanita is very hard but can be power carved,  a cane handle would  
be a good project.
Lots of it used for bird perches.
Try googling for woodburning faces you'll find a few.

Jim


On Feb 27, 2007, at 4:52 PM, Al and Sue Pilsl wrote:


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> Hello Everyone,

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> 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!!!

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> Al Pilsl

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