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Old 07-17-2008, 02:07 AM
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Default Power Carving Cedar Planks?
Well, I have just been accepted to do a public art project where I need to carve over 300 sq. ft. of surface relief. The material is milled cedar boards 2x8x9 in. So, I am thinking of buying a reciprocating power carver. The people at Woodcraft have recommended the Automach Unit and I have looked at the Flexcut Unit. Any advise or reviews on these units? Also, I noticed that Harbor Freight has the Auto Mach for $200 instead of $300.
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Old 07-18-2008, 01:28 PM
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Default Re: Power Carving Cedar Planks?
Hmm! I'm surprized this thread has not yet got any comments!
I have never used a reciprocating carver so can't offer any wisdom.
But was looking forward to comments on the subject?

From comments in a thread further down I got the impression that many are not fond of working Cedar.
And I understand since it can chip out easily. But I know that most Northwestern Totems are carved in cedar so the techniques are out there, if you do a little research.

In the meantime Dan you might do a search through the archives and see what turns up.
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