[Woodcarver] Fwd: cedar info.

[Denny Bell]

I have carved quite a bit of Cedar.  I love the look and the smell, but it
is not a good carving wood.  It tends to chip and splinter easily and,
therefore, you cannot get as fine detail as you can with Bass.  It also has
the typical hard/soft grain areas which can cause you grief.

I am not familiar with the cost versus Basswood.  I have purchased a bit of
Cedar, but never compared the cost.  You should be able to get current
pricing off the internet and see what you think.

Denny


On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 5:18 AM, Matt Kelley <womeditor at comcast.net> wrote:


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> *From:* irmar125 at aol.com

> *Date:* August 13, 2012 12:47:29 AM *

> Subject:* *Re: cedar info.*

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> 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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