[Woodcarver] Fwd: cedar info.

[Joe Dillett]

Cedar is not a good carving wood for holding detail. Basswood has a much finer, more consistent grain which works much better for carving. Most good basswood for carving grows in northern Minnesota/Wisconsin/Michigan. Considering the price of different woods, basswood is one of the cheaper ones. Considering the hours invested in your carving I would start with basswood.

Joe Dillett     KC9VAU
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552

(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
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  From: Matt Kelley 
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    From: irmar125 at aol.com
    Date: August 13, 2012 12:47:29 AM 
    Subject: Re: cedar info.


    I started doing religious low relief carvings,and I noticed in some that I saw were done in cedar how does cedar compare to basswood in carving and price? Where would be the best place to buy some,(a place like Lowe's) or on the Internet thanks,for any help      Irwin Reisman   irmar125 at aol.com 
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