Hi Folks,
I'm having tear out issues with the Koa wood I've been working with.
I've sharpened blades on the jointer and the planer.
I've tried using a 50/50 spray mixture of fabric softener and water on the wood prior to planing.
No matter what I've tried I still get tear out on this highly figured wood.
When I use the sander there is no tear out but the sanding process "hides" some of the qualities of the wood.
Has anyone used a Byrd Head on Koa?
Does anyone with a Byrd Head in the Fuquay area want to experiment with Koa?
I'm getting ready to upgrade both the planer and the jointer to Byrd or Shelix heads but want to be sure they will work with Koa.
Any ideas or input would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Ron
I'm having tear out issues with the Koa wood I've been working with.
I've sharpened blades on the jointer and the planer.
I've tried using a 50/50 spray mixture of fabric softener and water on the wood prior to planing.
No matter what I've tried I still get tear out on this highly figured wood.
When I use the sander there is no tear out but the sanding process "hides" some of the qualities of the wood.
Has anyone used a Byrd Head on Koa?
Does anyone with a Byrd Head in the Fuquay area want to experiment with Koa?
I'm getting ready to upgrade both the planer and the jointer to Byrd or Shelix heads but want to be sure they will work with Koa.
Any ideas or input would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Ron