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Thanks to you both. That had not occurred to me, although it should have given that the lumber was 8/4. I'll try resawing shorter lengths. Maybe that'll work.... ~jess

I agree with Alan, despite the first results: Basswood--and really sharp tools--is the way to go.
We have some 8/4 basswood that, so far, has worked like a champ.
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Has anyone had problems with this process? We installed a new 1/2 inch Wood Slicer blade that so far has cut through at least 6 inch planks, hard and soft, like the proverbial hot knife through...