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Old March 14th 05, 04:33 PM
Rick Cook
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Andrew Werby wrote:
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Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who
uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs.

See:


http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...?source=LeftMe
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It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and
they're working it with hand tools.

--RC



[There are quite a few varieties of high-density urethane; some are quite
expensive, like Renshape from Ciba. They do carve easily, but I'm not sure
about long-term exposure outdoors. If you know of a source that's cheaper
than the common softwood species, please post it here. This material is
favored for CNC carving, since it's grainless and cuts cleanly; I could use
some myself...]

Andrew Werby
www.computersculpture.com


When I said cheaper than wood, I meant hardwood. I don't normally carve
softwoods, even for signs.

Since I live in a tree-deprived area I pay about $5 a bf for carving stock.

How much is the stuff you're familiar with?

--RC

--RC
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