Hierovision Dios mio, man. Silver Member Mar 29, 2012 #1 Do you have a standard core for the less-stable woods? What I mean by "standard core" is a go-to coring wood. If so, what is it?
Do you have a standard core for the less-stable woods? What I mean by "standard core" is a go-to coring wood. If so, what is it?
Q qbilder slower than snails Silver Member Mar 29, 2012 #2 Depends on the burl. If it's lightweight & soft like camphor & maple, then a heavy wood core works well. If it's thuya or amboyna, heavy & hard, then something lighter works just fine.
Depends on the burl. If it's lightweight & soft like camphor & maple, then a heavy wood core works well. If it's thuya or amboyna, heavy & hard, then something lighter works just fine.
whammo57 Kim Walker Silver Member Mar 29, 2012 #3 Maple will always work. There are others, PH, Bacote, oak, ash, etc. Something straight grain taking into account the weight issue. Use gorilla glue. Kim
Maple will always work. There are others, PH, Bacote, oak, ash, etc. Something straight grain taking into account the weight issue. Use gorilla glue. Kim
