Rough-cut lumber

[PAULS]

I'm a new carver. Is it possible to carve in rough-cut lumber? I've made a sled. Does the sled sides need to be the same thickness as the rough-cut lumber I'm about to carve?

[Kenm810]

In most cases carving rough cut lumber is similar to cutting a graph or pattern
into a project with a textured surface. It should look good.
The rail must be the same height of your project board or a fraction of an inch higher.

[TerryT]

Make sure the board edges are smooth and parallel or you will have problems.

[Digitalwoodshop]

Any taper of thickness will jam the machine and get a X Stall or broken X Gear.

A Sled with sides slightly higher is your best bet.

AL

[Kenm810]

Something like the first slab (with rails) in this Photo

[alpmeadow]

I have carved up rough cut cedar from a woodmizer bandsaw successfully but not as a slab but squared on three sides and without the carrier board. As long as the board is not bowed and has consistent thickness, it works. Good luck with your slabs.
Cheers alpmeadow