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Title: Nativity material ?
Post by: Bucko on September 05, 2018, 05:56:15 pm

The Nativity display that was offered today (9/5/18) requires 1/4” thick material. I am lost what to use for that requirement that present a nice look without a ply edge look. Any advice I’d appreciate as to material to use ? Thanks so much.

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: spirithorse on September 05, 2018, 08:15:47 pm

Greetings,
You can purchase 1/4" hard woods or you can plane or sand wood down to the thickness you desire.
I've heard many people recommend ocooch on-line for lumber purchases but, I have not used that service.

A quick search in my area shows Menards, Home Depot, and other big box stores carry 1/4" lumber.
God Bless! Spirithorse

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: don in brooklin on on September 06, 2018, 05:38:42 am

Hi Bucko

I don't see a location entered.  It would be easier to recommend suppliers if we know where you are.

I am just outside Toronto, Ontario, Canada and I use Woodchuckers.  You never know what you can get.  I usually get 1/4 maple and cherry there and the odd time Walnut.  They do mail order too.  Ask Peter for what you  need.

I am going to do the nativity scene but will probably do in 1/4 maple.

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: Bucko on September 06, 2018, 06:54:13 am

Thanks for the replies, I’m located in Toronto Ohio. I was thinking Maple would be an excellent choice but the project adds up to a fair amount of material and that was my hesitation.

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: don in brooklin on on September 06, 2018, 09:04:48 am

You are right about the amount of material.

The small one is 6 layers of 6" by 5" The large is 9 x 7 1/2


I think I will cut in BB so see if I like it first.  I may end up painting.

don

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: Bucko on September 06, 2018, 07:07:25 pm

I’ve printed out the patterns and will give each one some thinking towards a wood that mat suit the appearance presented by the pattern. By doing this I may have the amount of 1/4” material here on hand.

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: busco on September 06, 2018, 08:49:08 pm

I have used Ocooch hardwoods several times and have always been happy with them.  If you need, you can also request a specific thickness of wood to be planed to.  Just email them to get the price and usually they reply quickly.
Bill

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: Bucko on September 07, 2018, 07:10:55 am

Thanks Bill—

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: don in brooklin on on September 07, 2018, 09:07:12 am

Over on Scrollers Café "driver' posted the one he cut.

He reduced to 3 3/4 to make use of the wood he had.  Changed the front to walnut.  Looks cool

https://thescrollerscafe.discussion.community/post/newest-nativity-scene-9839988?pid=1305355813 (https://thescrollerscafe.discussion.community/post/newest-nativity-scene-9839988?pid=1305355813)

Title: Re: Nativity material ?
Post by: Bucko on September 09, 2018, 06:53:45 pm

Today I ordered some wood from Heritage Wood Specialties for this item and I should have material left for other use as well.