Any experiance with Aspen?

[Ken Shoemaker]

I saw some aspen recently that seemed to be almost void of figure and snow white in color. I wonder if this would be a good choice for and inlay in a cherry coffee table? I know holly is used for string inlay and wonder if this would be suitable.

Your thoughts are appreciated. Ken

[george wilson]

Aspen is pretty soft compared to holly,and might be damaged more easily.

[Dan Keeling]

I used some to make the top of my media cabinet and it dents rather easily.

[Glen J. Peterson]

I used alder extensively when I lived in Seattle in the 80's. I don't think I'd use it for inlay given the issue mentioned above (soft, dents). I used it for the same purposes I use poplar now, as a cheap secondary wood. I can't ever remember seeing pure white alder. Good luck.

[Ken Shoemaker]

Thanks for the input. I'll scrap that plan....

[lowell holmes]

I attended an inlay class at Homestead Heritage recently.

Aspen was used for stringing. It is soft.

The star inlay was made with cherry and maple inlayed into walnut.