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  1. 25th May 2005, 02:24 PM #1
    starr
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    Default Aussie timbers for chip carving

    Can anyone tell me which Australian timbers are best for chip carving. The books say basswood (American) or limewood (British) but what is the equavalent down here?
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  3. 25th May 2005, 05:31 PM #2
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    Most of the aussie timbers are ok, the exceptions being the very hard species.
    Tas Oak
    Ash
    Blackwood
    Red Cedar
    are all good to carve
    so is redgum though the curly grain can be a bit tricky.
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