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Old 05-06-2008, 02:15 AM
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Have root ball and about five feet of the trunk of a crab apple tree. The root is georgous and the trunk not bad either. Feedback on suitability of this wood for carving greatly appreciated. in advance for your help..
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Hallo Jae
wood and the rest of the common fruitwoods, such as pear and cherry in the UK, usually carve very well. You're lucky to have such a big lump! Enjoy.

Peter Connor
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Old 05-06-2008, 06:57 AM
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Crab is a hard hard wood, with a close grain and fabulous contrasting colour heart wood/sap wood. Holds detail crisp, clear and well, well worth the effort. It sands to a wonderful smoothness. It is know to ship modellers as a premium modeling wood, along with Pear.

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Wow, bet that would make a lot of fantastic pen blanks LOL.....
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