An ideal piece would be a 6' long 2"x12" that was flat sawn right through the center of the pith. I am not sure who has 8/4 hickory around Raleigh in small quatities, that would let me pick through. I won't be at the picnic due to spring Y camp conflict, but if someone will have some there I...
From what I read everywhere, hickory is a bear to work with any tools, let alone hand tools. What are your experiences? Was thinking about having some quarter sawn chunks dry out to make some planes. Any thought?
I need 3/4 or 4/4x2.5x12" scraps of most any hard, tight-grained wood. I make chairmaking tools (handtoolwoodworking.com to see them). If someone is milling any of these woods and can convince me that they aren't infested with powder-post beetles, I would also be interested.
Thanks,
Elia
I was wondering if there are any turners close to Hickory area? I wold like to get together on the weekends and turn and learn from each other some...Please let me know if you close to Hickory or newton area.
Looking to see if anyone was available to bring a router table from Asheville or Hickory to Raleigh/Durham/Burlington area any time soon. I'd be grateful for any help. Please PM or leave a reply for more info.
Gonzalo
Looking for someone who stocks both items in the rough as close to Wilmington as I can get. I can get Ash in Elizabethtown but no luck with Hickory yet. Thanks for any help.
Hi,
I have never played with wood before and the wife thinks I am crazy because I want to built the new kitchen cabinets. I am taking the project as a challenge and I joined this forum hoping to find answer to some questions I have.
Cheers!
CHO