Quote Originally Posted by FrankenWashie View Post
My experiences with it have involved lots of splintering, lots of tear out, even with freshly sharpened bits and tools. This has been a common encounter with Both "Tas Oak" and "Vic Ash" purchased from a certain green shed. Vic Ash purchased from an independant timer merchant fared better, but not by much.
Interesting. Well so far so good for me. I just thicknessed up a fresh bit with no dramas. Need to go get my cutting guide printed.

Quote Originally Posted by FrankenWashie View Post
Interesting you say? I have some Desert Sheoak, Ironwood, purple heart and pau ferro sitting idle if it helps.
Man, as soon as I'm at a point where I'm confident with all my templates and processes I'll be all over it I'm planning on going to Malaney for a timber festival next year as well. Hoping to pick up some nice bits and pieces there.