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If the novice carver had a choice of wood, then I would recommend for the following types of wood (from top): red eucalyptus, lemon tree, beech, pear, aged aspen, birch, linden, juniper, boxwood, apple, cherry , alder, mahogany (mahogany, mahogany), spruce, fir, pine, larch, oak. Location of wood in that order, of course, conditional, and it takes into account the needs of the novice carver. For example, for a professional carver of wood may be the best lime or aspen, they are well cut, polished. And for the novice carver came to the forefront of their disadvantages: soft wood in some places require very sharp tools, experience in carving. It is easy to is vulnerable to attacks, even the pressure of a fingernail, accidental breakdown a knife, a chisel, which can lead to subtle defects recoverable. Also, a box, a favorite tree of some carvers, inexperience with the master becomes awkward in carving because of its exceptional hardness. Respected by all mahogany cut worse than other breeds, it is brittle, barbed, sometimes porous. Taken into account and other qualities of wood at the location of their in that order. But eucalyptus and lemon wood, although not common (in the south of the country they grow), but deserve special attention cutter, and the case should not miss the opportunity to stock up on them. Carvers need to know the wood with which he is going to work. The choice of wood depends on the nature and type of carving crafts for its decoration. However, it is possible that at first novice master would do the opposite: crafts to choose, depending on the available material. Let's get acquainted with the properties of different kinds of wood and start with spruce and pine wood are easier to buy for: crafts because of their wide distribution.