Hurricane wood - Tiki Carving

A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Mon, Sep 27, 2004 2:10 PM I'm a brand newbie to carving and have questions about different wood. Due to the onslaught of hurricanes this year, there seems to be a bounty of wood lying around. I personally don't have alot experience with some of the exotic trees that have become available - even though I have stock piled some pieces for my own use. Here is a list of some of the trees that I have seen: Ficus (Very LARGE Trunks), Banyan, Australian Pine, Live Oak, Carrotwood (I don't know if that is right), Gumbo Limbo, and many types of Palms (what are the best?). Is any of this wood good for carving? Do I need to prpare the logs in any way other than sealing the ends?

I'm a brand newbie to carving and have questions about different wood. Due to the onslaught of hurricanes this year, there seems to be a bounty of wood lying around. I personally don't have alot experience with some of the exotic trees that have become available - even though I have stock piled some pieces for my own use.

Here is a list of some of the trees that I have seen: Ficus (Very LARGE Trunks), Banyan, Australian Pine, Live Oak, Carrotwood (I don't know if that is right), Gumbo Limbo, and many types of Palms (what are the best?).

Is any of this wood good for carving?

Do I need to prpare the logs in any way other than sealing the ends?

Post #116694 by AlohaStation on Mon, Sep 27, 2004 2:10 PM