Sambini Posted August 15, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2018 I have to cut down a willow tree. Can the wood be used for anything in the ship model? Canute and reklein 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted August 15, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 15, 2018 Kinda coarse grained for model work. Best used for cricket bats.;) Canute, Altduck and mtaylor 3 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted August 29, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 29, 2018 And if it gets wet, it's liable to sprout on you! LOL Canute and Altduck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted August 29, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) Used some willow for non-modelling work, doubt it is suitable. Apart from being soft, it is rather sensible to humidity - will deform and then shrink more than regular modelling woods. though there are many kinds of willows, not sure if mine was same as yours The regional specifics may vary. Edited August 29, 2018 by Mike Y mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaddoc Posted August 29, 2018 Share #5 Posted August 29, 2018 According to Wood Database, it does not look a very good alternative. "With its low density and interlocked grain, willow has very poor machining characteristics, frequently resulting in fuzzy surfaces or tearout. Willow also tends to develop numerous drying defects and can be difficult to season. Glues and finishes well. Responds moderately well to steam bending." Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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