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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wood Selection for Scrollsaw Patterns
« on: May 10, 2018, 07:31:21 am »
I use a lot of baltic birch plywood in 1/4 and 1/8 as it is strong and less prone to warping, pine and construction grade spruce is cheap, easy to cut but I find I have to be selective as knots can be a problem. Our area has several good sized lumber mills that produce pine and spruce. the annoying part is the real select wood is destined for export to other countries, I stay away from the MDF type as the fine dust does not enhance my COPD.
I have been using a lot of ash lately, expensive but beautiful grain but the best is walnut, maple, basswood is really my go to for handcarving and cuts good on the scroll saw. its all good and each species has unexpected challenges.
I have been using a lot of ash lately, expensive but beautiful grain but the best is walnut, maple, basswood is really my go to for handcarving and cuts good on the scroll saw. its all good and each species has unexpected challenges.