[Woodworkers] grainless thin wood?

[Royce Killion]

What kind of wood have you been trying?  Basswood and poplar are some 
light colored woods with

maybe not as pronounced grain as say pine or something like that.  I 
have seen a few items laser engraved

in walnut and that appears to burn fairly evenly.

You could call these guys and maybe they could suggest something and 
even supply some samples

http://oakwoodveneer.com/

You could find out if they have any thick veneers or possibly glue a 
veneer that works on to a substrate or something.


Royce

On 5/15/2019 7:02 PM, Tom Lovelace via Woodworkers wrote:
> 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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