[Northkeep] question about woodworking

Fitzmorgan at aol.com Fitzmorgan at aol.com
Thu May 1 08:53:50 PDT 2003


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In a message dated 5/1/2003 7:52:28 AM Central Standard Time,
Beth at stormreaver.net writes:


>
> I know absolutely zilch about working with wood, but have an idea for a
> project I'm mulling over for a future event, token item...
>
> If I wanted to cut out a small shape, perhaps 1/2" by 3" and no more than
> 1/4" thick, what would be the most durable wood and least likely to break?
> And what sort of saw would I use ? Jig-saw?
>
> Curiously,
>
> Zubeydah

       I think that working something that small with a Jig-saw would be  a
bit dangerous.  I would suggest a scroll saw or band saw.   I would think
that any hardwood would do.  I choose bases on the appearance of the wood.

Robert



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