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    Default Best timber for Compound cutting???

    Screenshot_2016-10-25-09-47-07-36.jpgWanting to know the softest wood I can readily buy for Compound Scroll Saw Patterns.
    I live in Australia.
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    Around here it's balsa, but why you'd want to use it ...

    knowing what are you trying to do, might help with a better reply. It may be that you really want a closer grained wood, like that used by carvers.
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    I've added a picture. Size recommended is 38x38mm. Pattern designer thinks balsa would splinter, but I have not tried it.

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    Has the designer indicated what wood the originals are cut from?

    I'm still thinking a close grained wood suitable for carving will be the go. Huon Pine is often mentioned in that context.
    regards from Alberta, Canada

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    Basswood is suggested. Not available here in Australia.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hires54 View Post
    Basswood is suggested. Not available here in Australia.
    OK Basswood is well recognised as a wood favoured by carvers.
    Here is a list of Australian and imported woods suitable for carving prepared by the Woodcraft Guild http://www.woodcraftguild.org.au/wp-...rvingWoods.pdf

    The first place I'd try for any particular species is Trend Timbers Trend Timbers - Your One Stop Woodworking Supply Shop
    There are other specialist suppliers, including in Brisbane -- I just haven't dealt with them
    regards from Alberta, Canada

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    Thanks so much, I'll read through those sites. [emoji3] That helps me heaps.

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