I used 1/2" ply got free from a scaffolding place by work, can't get much from work anymore new boss would rather chip it before letting me have any scrap
I'll post some pics on brag
stu
I,m woodworker 40hrs a week (sawmill) wood-hobbiest when time permits whether scrolling or making stepstools and folding travel dollhouses for kids.
Stu
when you get compression wood there's no getting away from it, drying sometimes the piece will get worse, one of two things happen especially with heavy compression when resawing the two pieces pop apart or squeeze together and bind and possibly stop the saw
stu
its not the saw I think the lumber has some slight compression(just the grain of the wood on some trees when they grow) so you only notice it on thinner pieces. I've seen heavy compression so bad pieces 2ft thick 4ft wide looks like a rocking chair
Stu
I have to ask what is aromatic cedar! I use a lot of Western Red Cedar and Yellow Cedar have not heard of aromatic cedar. I also use douglas fir, hemlock, alder,maple and pine working in a sawmill it's always free just have dry and plane.
Stu
Hey Les sorry to here about the runaround to many outfits like that here in BC
go with Jim's plan make your own then you can use the saw and just let this dealer know word travels quick on the internet
Stu