Post #714682 by whoseyrtiki on Wed, Apr 23, 2014 9:11 PM

Started trying to carve a story board into this 4 1/2' alligator prow canoe, but it soon became apparent that the pine is too soft and my chisels too dull to get the detail I envisioned. Contemplating routing the whole story board section out and inlaying a different wood with the relief carving done to it. I've access to exotic woods at a specialty shop nearby. Any suggestions on the type of wood I might look for?