Catalpa tree So I hear. Some say it is string like - but
the wood is white and tight small grain. Fishing worms and Fishing
lures are made with the aid of the tree.

Martin

On 6/22/2013 1:16 PM, Edward A. Falk wrote:
In article ,
G. Ross wrote:

Basswood is probably the better for carving since it is moderately
soft and cuts well. Half of learning to carve is learning to sharpen
your tools. The other half is practice.

Been carving cedar lately; not happy with the results. It tears
too easily. I'll try some harder woods next.