What Woods and Finishes are Used – and Why?
Beechwood and Amerian Cherry are the preferred woods for use with food as they have no odor or toxins. Gene likes beech because of its lack of grain that detracts from the carved details. He likes the more expensive cherry when he can find it. Both woods provide a density and durability (resistance to marring) for producing heirloom molds and a resistance to being “burned” by router carving.
