Tupelo

[John_C]

I was wanting to carve some Tupelo but the only good source I found seems to be closed I sent them an email that bounced and the phone seems out of order. This was the duckstore.com....? I placed an order for a small piece at Woodcraft but it was a little pricey.

[BobT]

I get my Tupelo here

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They are carvers and good folks to deal with.

[sitesby]

I know that this is a thread regarding tupelo, but I noticed that Slim's carry butternut my personal favorite. BobT have you ever had lumber shipped from them?

Thank you

[BobT]

Yes, a number of times. They don't try to gouge their customers on shipping. Just like Heinecke, just actual cost.

Did I answer your question? Or should I shut up and listen (GRIN)?

[SeaLeveler]

Welcome to Cape Fear Tupelo
Tony

[ks_woodcarver]

I placed an order with Cape Fear Tupelo, it was shipped out quickly and was good quality carving wood. Mark

[Simplyme]

Quick question. Can you carve tupelo with a knife? I love there grab bag.

[ks_woodcarver]

I carve tupelo with power, for bird carving, I have carved some small details with a knife and V tool but you have to really watch the grain otherwise it will look like you tore the surface of the wood. Tupelo sands well, holds detail while texturing and works well with a woodburner for feathers. Tupelo does not fuzz up as much as basswood. I have heard of some that carve tupelo with a knife to make decoys but I do not think it has been dried. Mark

[carver33]

Originally Posted by Simplyme

Quick question. Can you carve tupelo with a knife? I love there grab bag.

My experience with Tupelo is that it is EXTREMELY difficult to cut across grain without tearing - and I even used a scalpel.

[TreeWizard]

I just finished carving some Ivy leaves with a knife and gouges. You have to take very thin slices but if you do that it carves "OK".