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Topic Title: Wanting tips for working with bird's eye maple
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Created On: 03/19/2008 04:04 PM
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03/19/2008 04:04 PM
averymom Junior Member Posts: 3 Joined: 03/19/2008	I am wondering if anyone has any tips for planing and routing bird's eye maple to avoid chipping out.
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03/19/2008 11:10 PM
Johanna Senior Member Posts: 685 Joined: 04/10/2005	Dampen it slightly. Use very, very sharp tools set for a very fine cut. ------------------------- Johanna - in the Land of Enchantment
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03/22/2008 01:28 PM
averymom Junior Member Posts: 3 Joined: 03/19/2008	Thanks, Johanna! We will try it.
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03/28/2008 08:41 PM
averymom Junior Member Posts: 3 Joined: 03/19/2008	Dampening the wood made all the difference. Sharp tools, patience and a little moisture did the trick. Thanks again.
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04/02/2008 08:23 PM
Johanna Senior Member Posts: 685 Joined: 04/10/2005	Glad it worked. What kind of lovely thing are you making with bird's eye maple? ------------------------- Johanna - in the Land of Enchantment
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