Hi all, I've just got hold of sme Leylandi logs, and I was wondering if they are any good for carving.I was thinking about carving a ladle as one of the logs has an ideal shape. Any thoughts. Cheers.
Colin.
Colin.
Is Leylandi any good for carving.
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lot of sap in it, soft, not sure about suitability for food items, I can't think of a reason it wouldn't be ok health wise, you could give it a good drying out, there's a good chance it will split. You could put it in the oven on really low for a day or two 
just get on and see how you go with it...
just get on and see how you go with it...
Patrick M made a huge scoop out of it, and it's sound
Pale wood, not much figuring on it.
cheers,
Toddy
p.s. Can't find Patrick's photo, but he's not inclined to leave them up. I knew I'd seen other carvings of it, this is a link to one.
http://www.michael-leal-carvings.co.uk/road.htm
Pale wood, not much figuring on it.
cheers,
Toddy
p.s. Can't find Patrick's photo, but he's not inclined to leave them up. I knew I'd seen other carvings of it, this is a link to one.
http://www.michael-leal-carvings.co.uk/road.htm
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I made a spoon out of some. It is food safe, but does have a slight 'tang' to it at first. I wouldn't describe it as nice to carve, the softness Tony mentioned exhibited itself as a tendency to tear while carving - it was more like trying to carve papier maché than wood. It's on to practice on, but don't expect a nice finish without a fair amount of effort.
I - and others - react badly to the sap - it gives me bright red weals wherever it comes in contact with my skin.....
Thanks for the feedback, I'll have a go and let you know how it turns out. Sorry to hear that so many people react badly to th sap. I've been handling it this afternoon and just got sticky dirty hands. Again many thanks.
Colin.
Colin.
i really like it as a carving wood. if you don't give it time to season you and all your tools (and the dog, sofa, carpet, and favourite coffee mug in my case) end up covered in sap, and it's horrible stuff. i've never had a reaction to the sap but the foliage on the stuff brings me out a terrible rash
stuart
stuart
Again I'm sorry to hear of these reactions to sap and leaves. I must be thick skinned.
Colin.
p,s I'll make sure it's well seasoned, and it's not coming in the house.
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Thanks Patrick
Much more figured than I recall, but it is a beautiful piece
Funny the things we prove to be sensitive to
fish makes me really incredibly itchy, but Leylandii seems fine; I've used the brash to make a springy bed before now
We're all different; would be a bit boring otherwise.
cheers,
M
Much more figured than I recall, but it is a beautiful piece
Funny the things we prove to be sensitive to
fish makes me really incredibly itchy, but Leylandii seems fine; I've used the brash to make a springy bed before now We're all different; would be a bit boring otherwise.
cheers,
M
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