I recently did some of my first marquetry projects using beech and walnut burl which were fairly easy to cut.
I went to attempt some purpleheart pieces and had a rude awakening. It (and several other woods I had on hand) are VERY tough and my knife keeps wandering off line. I try to use a light touch but this stuff is so tough that you need to bear down fairly hard on it.
How does everyone handle these hard wood veneers? I'm using new blades and a self healing mat.....
Thanks!
JC