Carving dampened wood

arfer1943 · #1 02-09-2010, 12:20 PM

Any thoughts on dampening wood to carve it, especially end grain?

Seems to soften it.

Dougie · #2 02-09-2010, 01:08 PM

I have a mixture of water and alcohol in a spray bottle on my bench and use it when I get a tough piece of basswood. Sometimes I spray the whole carving and put it in a ziplock bag. I find it really helps.
Doug

Gulf Coast Handyman · #3 02-09-2010, 02:35 PM

I agree with Doug, I leave the wood in the ziplock overnight. Next day it's like a new piece of wood.

Dave

BTW - My mixture is 50 / 50

Tom Ellis · #4 02-09-2010, 02:41 PM

Gil Drake says that when your basswood starts feeling a little too hard, sharpen your tools.

Hope this helps, Tom

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