[Woodworkers] grainless thin wood?

[Dave Heitstuman]

Tom,
I think the key is the wood species.  I am pretty sure that you want to use cherry for a darker wood and maple for lighter wood for the best results.  
The first laser demo I saw probably 20 years ago I'm pretty sure that the sales guy was using cherry.  

Not long after I needed some medallions made and didn't have a spare $10k sitting around so I located a fellow that would make them for me.  As I recall he only used cherry and maple and since I wanted a darker look he used cherry.  When I went to have more made the original guy was nowhere to be found.  I found another fellow who could do them and he asked me what species I wanted.  But before I picked I needed to know how the different species respond to the laser, which he explained.  When I chose cherry he said it was an excellent choice.   

Dave    

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From: Woodworkers [mailto:woodworkers-bounces at lists.sawdusters.org] On Behalf Of Tom Lovelace via Woodworkers
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Subject: [Woodworkers] grainless thin wood?

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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