Nativity material ?

[Bucko]

The Nativity display that was offered today (9/5/18) requires 1/4” thick material. I am lost what to use for that requirement that present a nice look without a ply edge look. Any advice I’d appreciate as to material to use ? Thanks so much.

[spirithorse]

Greetings,
You can purchase 1/4" hard woods or you can plane or sand wood down to the thickness you desire.
I've heard many people recommend ocooch on-line for lumber purchases but, I have not used that service.

A quick search in my area shows Menards, Home Depot, and other big box stores carry 1/4" lumber.
God Bless! Spirithorse

[don in brooklin on]

Hi Bucko

I don't see a location entered.  It would be easier to recommend suppliers if we know where you are.

I am just outside Toronto, Ontario, Canada and I use Woodchuckers.  You never know what you can get.  I usually get 1/4 maple and cherry there and the odd time Walnut.  They do mail order too.  Ask Peter for what you  need.

I am going to do the nativity scene but will probably do in 1/4 maple.

[Bucko]

Thanks for the replies, I’m located in Toronto Ohio. I was thinking Maple would be an excellent choice but the project adds up to a fair amount of material and that was my hesitation.

[don in brooklin on]

You are right about the amount of material.

The small one is 6 layers of 6" by 5" The large is 9 x 7 1/2


I think I will cut in BB so see if I like it first.  I may end up painting.

don

[Bucko]

I’ve printed out the patterns and will give each one some thinking towards a wood that mat suit the appearance presented by the pattern. By doing this I may have the amount of 1/4” material here on hand.

[busco]

I have used Ocooch hardwoods several times and have always been happy with them.  If you need, you can also request a specific thickness of wood to be planed to.  Just email them to get the price and usually they reply quickly.
Bill

[Bucko]

Thanks Bill—

[don in brooklin on]

Over on Scrollers Café "driver' posted the one he cut.

He reduced to 3 3/4 to make use of the wood he had.  Changed the front to walnut.  Looks cool

https://thescrollerscafe.discussion.community/post/newest-nativity-scene-9839988?pid=1305355813

[Bucko]

Today I ordered some wood from Heritage Wood Specialties for this item and I should have material left for other use as well.