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myshop1044
08-02-2015, 10:59 AM
just finished them yesterday, the material is Alder with a Tung oil on it,
it gives it such a good finish.

zan29
08-02-2015, 11:27 AM
Very nice work..........!

RogerB
08-02-2015, 01:39 PM
Nice carve. Have not heard many on here using Alder for carving.

myshop1044
08-02-2015, 01:43 PM
Alder is common around here, the grain is tight and it takes a good carving, I do a lot of outdoor carvings too.

henry1
08-02-2015, 01:53 PM
That is really nice bring some of that wood here lol but nice

fwharris
08-02-2015, 02:04 PM
Nice carve. Have not heard many on here using Alder for carving.

I use alder a lot. Like Perry said it carves very well with minimal fuzzies. I use what is considered cabinet grade and get it from a local guy who gets it from a commercial cabinet shop. The pieces are mostly end pieces to small for what they need. He gets it by the pick up load.

This a lot better quality of wood that you will get at the big box stores.

RogerB
08-02-2015, 05:05 PM
Alder is a special order in most wood shops here. Maple or Birch around this area. I work in a wood shop. The only one in this area. I get to play with wood from all around the world. The nice thing is the end cuts.;)77293

DonCP
08-02-2015, 05:09 PM
Outstanding work Perry.

oscarl48
08-02-2015, 05:26 PM
Great looking signs. What are the dimensions? It looks like one piece.

henry1
08-02-2015, 05:29 PM
Alder is a special order in most wood shops here. Maple or Birch around this area. I work in a wood shop. The only one in this area. I get to play with wood from all around the world. The nice thing is the end cuts.;)77293

Nice pictures roger wow

myshop1044
08-02-2015, 05:32 PM
I use a 2:1 ratio. This sign is 8 x 16 and the little ones is 3 x 6 . I have gone up to 11 x 22".
he wanted to mail these.

ktjwilliams
08-02-2015, 07:27 PM
Nice work ...