To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:06:53 -0500
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sculpting Pine Wood?


Thanks a lot, David, for the detailed advice.
I didn't know Poplar and Basswood were related.
Which of the two do you prefer, or are both useful for different 
applications?
I can get Poplar around here, at least I've seen it in dowels from the USA.

I do know a lumber dealer not far from where I live. I never asked about 
poplar or Basswood there.
I defenitely will now, since I have a specific project for it, and that you 
gys have convinced me to let og of pine and go straight to Linden...

I have been convinced for a while (4 years) that I want one of those band 
saws.
Instead of just being hopeful to get one someday, I'm actively working 
toward getting one.
I feel it's necessary in my technical evolution. I,ve worked with those 
before, but I need to have them at my disposal at all times, for 
efficiency's sake. Doing tongue and groove articulations without those is a 
painstaking endeavour. So is making controllers (which I make with saws, 
ex-acto, and files)!

Working with the files, gouges and small powertools will surely be 
beneficial in my progress, until I can get the time-saving, 
precision-enabling machines (band saw and belt sander).



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