Scott. Couldn't get any to come up on ebay. What did you type in the search box?
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Scott. Couldn't get any to come up on ebay. What did you type in the search box?
No doubt it's elm.
Sounds like you just need to start over and resand it.
I'm looking for reviews on Hirsch carving tools. How do they perform?
Value compared to Pfeil, Two Cherries, etc.
TIA
Kevin,
Knowing East Texas trees fairly well, I'm having trouble with this one too. The problem I see with the Holly idea is that the leaf you show is
either one compound leaf(or part of it) or...
FWIW, mulberry can have a thin white ban of sapwood as well.
Donny if the wood came from the blocked bark piece at the bottom of the left pic, I think it's possible it may be dogwood.
How does the Two Cherries brand compare in quality to Pfeil, Ashley Iles etc.?
Beautiful work. Great use of some gorgeous wood.
Planer elm is another common name for Water Elm, Planertree, etc. All names for Planera aquatica. Although related to the elms, it is in a...
My guess would be Tulipwood ....which is one of the rosewoods.
Beautiful stuff.
Western red cedar is a totally different tree than the cedar we have in Texas and Oklahoma. Even though, it's commonly called Eastern red cedar, they are not closely related. With either one,...
Depends on which part of North Texas. Northeast and Northwest Texas are totally different.
Another vote for sweetgum.
Had the opportunity to use the Dennis Stewart arm brace with John Jordan Hollowing tools last weekend. I really liked the feel of the set up.
Does anyone know where to get the Stewart arm brace? ...
Has anyone used the Vicmarc hollowing system? I'm wondering how it compares to the Monster articulated system.
very nice work.
Very cool
What finish/procedure do you use? Beautiful work. I really like it.
Nice job, pretty wood. Hate to see the mishap.
Very nice. I really like the balance of the piece.
David,
I agree with Dave's post. I would strongly encourage you
to consider joining GCWA and participating in the retreat in
May. It is a great time at a great price.
As for local...
1. Walnut
2. Red Oak of some sort
3. Magnolia, possibly Holly
Great piece of wood and stunning result.
Nice work.
count me in.