My Boxer

[AUTOMILE]

I’m doing an intarsia of my Boxer and I’m looking for the lightest color wood possible for his chest ect. Aspen wasn’t light enough , any thoughts? Thanks ! 

[Sycamore67]

Holly is the whitest but very expensive.  Aspen is a good substitute.

[Scrappile]

I also say Aspen is probably the best second choice.  I am using aspen on an eagle head prohect.  I ordered it from Ocooch Woods and requested as white as they have.  I think they did very good for me.

That is a great looking boxer.  

[rjweb]

Great looking boxer, will be waiting to see your finished piece, RJ

[Dave Monk]

14 hours ago, AUTOMILE said:

I’m doing an intarsia of my Boxer and I’m looking for the lightest color wood possible for his chest ect. Aspen wasn’t light enough , any thoughts? Thanks ! 

I get aspen at Menards and it is sure white. If you can't find any I am sure happy to ship you some. 

[AUTOMILE]

Thanks! I hope to get to our Menards soon as I can ! I’ll keep ya posted!!!

[Millwab]

On 2/21/2024 at 4:30 AM, AUTOMILE said:

I’m doing an intarsia of my Boxer and I’m looking for the lightest color wood possible for his chest ect. Aspen wasn’t light enough , any thoughts? Thanks ! 

Dave, when I wanted some white wood for angel wings to contrast with a walnut body I found a piece of basswood at a local Amish lumber mill that worked well. Nice thing is they sell "shorts" (up to 4' long) at half the bf price of full boards. You don’t have to haul home a large board if all you need is a small piece.  They also had some pretty white maple.

[AUTOMILE]

5 hours ago, Millwab said:

Dave, when I wanted some white wood for angel wings to contrast with a walnut body I found a piece of basswood at a local Amish lumber mill that worked well. Nice thing is they sell "shorts" (up to 4' long) at half the bf price of full boards. You don’t have to haul home a large board if all you need is a small piece.  They also had some pretty white maple.

Thanks!!!

[JJB]

My first choice would be holly, but as stated earlier it is expensive. Have you thought of basswood, or poplar? Both of those are very light and would cut really well on the scroll saw. Just my 2 pennies.