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251779 | Michael Blair <branson2@s...> | 2014‑11‑22 | RE: First attempt at carving |
> I'm on a second one in basswood (from ebay) and that is a joy. For instance, I couldn't get the V tool to cut nicely in the > juniper but no problem in the basswood. Basswood is the best for carving, exactly because it is easily cut across the grain. It was the choice for the Iroquois "False Face" masks. Hard to find a wood more suited for carving. Mike in Sacto |
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