[Woodcarver] woods

[Mike Bloomquist]

Phyllis,

I've carved black willow. bought it several years ago at a carving show
where I first met Woodbutcher.  Nice stuff. very similar to how poplar has
been described but not as popular <G>.  Seriously, it takes detail better
than basswood. not as easy to carve. but much less brutal than cherry or
walnut.  Hope it helps.

 

Keep on Carvin'

-Mike B.->

 

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Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 8:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] woods

 

"The most popular wood I know is Basswood <grin>"

Any of you ever try willow?  We trimmed our weeping willows branches some
years ago and I rescued them.  They carved with ease (green) and I
experienced no cracking or splitting as the items dried.  The best part was
that they were already round and I didn't have to do too much to carve "in
the round".  Is there any difference between weeping willow and other types
of willow?

 

phyllis

 

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