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Papahawg:
Thanks for all the replies to my previous post...

Which brings me to the topics question...

What wood and thickness do you use for portraits?

I think it would help many scrollers me especially if perhaps Steve could sticky a sorta "General type and thickness of wood for this type project"

If you search the internet it's really hard to find any info as to what wood type or thickness to use for portraits or other projects.

Steve has done an excellent job with his PDF layouts that do show the thickness wood used for that project. Thanks Steve!!

But, it would be nice for a new scroller to come in here and find a General rule of thumb for this or that project.

Just a thought...

Thanks again Steve for this great forum for all of us

Mike

Charlie Dearing:
There really isn't a "requirement" for specific thickness of wood for portraits.  It's pretty much up to you.  I generally use 1/4 inch.  I'm sure some use 1/8 inch.  I also don't have a specific wood, but I believe the most common choice is Baltic Birch.

cherie:
Doesn't it depend on what kind of portrait you are cutting and the type of wood?  I have used 1/8 and 1/4.  Just my thoughts.

Marshall:
I use 1/8" thick BB plywood when I'm cutting two or more Portraits at a time . I always cut more than one because they'll always be a demand for more than one ........my two cents...and this is one slow sucker downloading today...Marshall

Joesawdust:
I tend to use 1/8" if I'm going to use a store bought frame, but if I'm making a frame I'll use 1/4". 1/4" also gives it more depth. As far as the type of wood, I try to match the wood to the pattern, whatever wood will make it look its best.
Greg

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