[Woodworkers] grainless thin wood?

[Chuck Steger]

Tom,
   This may be stating the obvious, but can you resaw the wood? If the issue
is the wood you have is the grain issue, you can get oak, ash, birch maple
from a big box store. How about a lumber yard for maple (which would look
good laser etched)? Steve Wall Lumber is a source but you probably have to
order a large quantity. For small quantities, you can order from Woodcraft
or Rockler. https://www.woodcraft.com/categories/dimensional-lumber

   And if resawing is the issue, perhaps a crafts store like Hobby Lobby
will have what you need.

Chuck


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> On Behalf Of Tom Lovelace via Woodworkers
> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 7:02 PM
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> Subject: [Woodworkers] grainless thin wood?
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> I am attempting to engrave photos (head & shoulders) onto wood with a
> laser.
> The grain destroys my efforts since the grain burns dark and the pith(?)
burns
> lighter. Makes for stripe through-out.
> Anyone recommend a source for 1/8th to 1/4 inch wood, at least as large as
5
> X 7 inches?
> I can always cut it down to that size.
> Many thanks
> TomL
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