trackman Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 I picked up a piece of garapa were I get my wood. They were out of yellow heart and first time having this type in stock. Just a bit darker than yellow heart but cuts a lot harder. This cross I have made in the past using only two blades. To cut it this time using garapa wood it took 9 blades (#5 pegas mg) and wanted to burn worst than cherry. I didn't think I was going to get it resawed from 4/4 to 2/4 even with a new band saw blade. Won't be buying anymore of this unless to make a box or something that doesn't take a lot of fret cutting. It is a Sue Mey pattern, almost forgot. MTCowpoke22, Lucky2, lawson56 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Regardless how hard, that turned out beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Nice work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 some wood is so difficult to cut that I too stay away from those. When what you love turns into 'work' instead of pleasure, I move on. Your piece turned out well. thanks for posting it for us all to enjoy Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 It may have been hard but thanks to your perseverance it paid off, it looks beautiful. Well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Very nice piece Thanks for showing us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 I agree,It may have been long and hard,but it paid off.You have a Beautiful Cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 That's a lovely cross Delvaughn. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Garapa too. My local DIY shed has started stocking decking made from Garapa and also Purpleheart. I bought an offcut of purpleheart and have turned a pen from it but I don't think I will bother with the Garapa after hearing of your experience. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Very Very nice looking wood. Your cutting is quite fine and the cross turned out great. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Very nicely cut of a fine pattern Delvaughn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 On 9/17/2017 at 8:37 PM, trackman said: I picked up a piece of garapa were I get my wood. They were out of yellow heart and first time having this type in stock. Just a bit darker than yellow heart but cuts a lot harder. This cross I have made in the past using only two blades. To cut it this time using garapa wood it took 9 blades (#5 pegas mg) and wanted to burn worst than cherry. I didn't think I was going to get it resawed from 4/4 to 2/4 even with a new band saw blade. Won't be buying anymore of this unless to make a box or something that doesn't take a lot of fret cutting. It is a Sue Mey pattern, almost forgot. Remarkable job considering all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Very nice, like it. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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