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Wood question
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AlohaStation
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Tue, Jan 30, 2007 6:37 AM
I have a neighbor that is clearing some trees from his yard and I was wondering if the wood is good for carving. First is a Macadamia Nut tree - it was damaged in the hurricanes of 2004-05 and has never recovered. I have a nice stump and supporting branches. Second are some citrus trees - Tangerine and Grapefruit - I have my doubts about these but still curious. Let me know. Thanks |
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flynny
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Tue, Jan 30, 2007 6:42 AM
Not so sure about certain types of carving, but have used Macademia Nut a few times making knife handles, you can get some really nice grain patterns a bit like Black Palm. |
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Benzart
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Tue, Jan 30, 2007 7:59 AM
AS, Both those will make Beautiful carvings. Look for them both to be polenty HArd with a a very tight grain. The citrus is a Very Light colored wood that won't take stain easily if you sand it too finely. |
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