Apologies if this has been covered before, I've looked but couldn't find an answer.
Is there a list of which woods are suitable for carving what sorts of objects?
I know that some woods contain toxins and hence would be unsuitable for carving spoons / cups etc. but I'm not aware of a list of good / bad woods to use / avoid.
I tend to use birch as I believe its ok for such items, but I'm interested in using other woods, eg ash, sycamore, oak, elder.
Any help is appreciated.
Is there a list of which woods are suitable for carving what sorts of objects?
I know that some woods contain toxins and hence would be unsuitable for carving spoons / cups etc. but I'm not aware of a list of good / bad woods to use / avoid.
I tend to use birch as I believe its ok for such items, but I'm interested in using other woods, eg ash, sycamore, oak, elder.
Any help is appreciated.