sounds like dull tools to me, that would be the first thing to check - once
you get deep tearout, sanding is really hard. If the tools are sharp, then
(other than using wax or laquer or CA glue to harden the tearout areas for
better cutting)I have no other suggestions
"Bill Gooch" wrote in message
.. .
I was given a half dozen large chunks of basswood - 4ft lengths about 10
inches round. It's green and I'm not having much luck turning it. Either
its the wood or my technique but I seem to be ripping the wood apart rather
than getting the nice curls coming off the gouge that I get with ash etc.
Also, the one bowl I have pretty much finished was very difficult to sand,
a lot of long fibers that took a lot of work with a 40grit sandpaper to get
to a point where they disappeared.

Is there a technique to use with basswood or is it better off left to
carvers? Any thoughts?


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Bill Gooch
Kemptville, ON.