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Cedar Elm
I've got some geen cedar elm sticks. Is this stuff any good for
carving? I'm thinking about making a knife handle. Is it hard enough to make a plane with? I know nada about this tree. |
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Cedar Elm
thomas wrote:
I've got some geen cedar elm sticks. Is this stuff any good for carving? I'm thinking about making a knife handle. Is it hard enough to make a plane with? I know nada about this tree. Here is a desc. of elm http://cgi.photobooks.com/scripts/tr...ict_id=0000080 Your cedar elm is listed as the same. Might be a little tough for carving, unless you use mallet tools. should make good knife handles mill it up and see. Knife makers will use most anything. |
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Cedar Elm
On Jun 26, 12:04 pm, Richard wrote:
thomas wrote: I've got some geen cedar elm sticks. Is this stuff any good for carving? I'm thinking about making a knife handle. Is it hard enough to make a plane with? I know nada about this tree. Here is a desc. of elmhttp://cgi.photobooks.com/scripts/troll.cgi?dbase=hardwood&page=2&pic... Your cedar elm is listed as the same. Might be a little tough for carving, unless you use mallet tools. should make good knife handles mill it up and see. Knife makers will use most anything. Thank you. I picked some green Bradford pear sticks off the same pile. Those will probably be better for making planes, I suppose. |
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Cedar Elm
The elm would make a plane, It is stable after it drys, so is the pear.
For the body of the plane you can use most any wood. If it too soft you can add a harder wood for the sole. What type of plane are you planing on making? thomas wrote: Thank you. I picked some green Bradford pear sticks off the same pile. Those will probably be better for making planes, I suppose. -- Richard Richard L. Rombold WIZARD WOODWORKING 489 N. 32nd. St. Springfield, Or .97478 Take a look at my mess and work. http://www.PictureTrail.com/gallery/...ername=thewizz "Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" |
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