i'm doing some trading for an old tiger maple plank and i was wondering the best way to cut it for slabs. i will post some pictures of the plank when i get the chance. a friend is planing the board for me and i'll take a picture then when its not so rough looking.
i need some input for cutting a 10' x 12" x 2" tiger maple plank
- Thread starter richard j
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I'm betting the best figure will show on the radial surface. It's probably a boule-cut slab so you will end up cutting in different orientations to get the best figure. Find where the grain is and cut accordingly.
On a side note, I would not have had it planed. You lose some thickness (not much) that may be useful in future projects. The planing has no benefit for handles simply because you'll be sculpting them later.
On a side note, I would not have had it planed. You lose some thickness (not much) that may be useful in future projects. The planing has no benefit for handles simply because you'll be sculpting them later.