Hello all, I started this awesome hobby in May of this year (wood spirit on a walking stick)and would like to play with caricature carving. Now taking a class on carving the bust of a Native American in full head dress. Gotta work on those eyes and cheek bones.... What reccomendations do you...

I was shown a pair of pliers carved from a solid piece of wood. I have tried to duplicate them - but to no avail. Does any one know how to carve the hinge? I've tried spliting the wood with my knife and I sawed part wasy with my band saw - but the wood always breaks before the hinge works. Thank...

To all of those who write in wanting to know which tools to start out with, the latest edition of Woodcarving Illustrated has a very good article on the chisels and gouges to begin with. Good luck and happy caring.

Over the past several years, we have been building a bit of an annual family tradition of pumpkin carving. The first year, I bought some of those kits with plastic cutters and scrapers and some patterns. Surprisingly, the "kids" (ages 20-40) and their kids really got into it. Each year it got a...

I'm trying to carve invisible objects, but it doesn't work. Everybody says that my invisible objects look like air. I'm really depressed. Can you tell me HOW to carve invisble objects?

Anybody on this group live in the South West (UK). I live in North Cornwall and I'm trying to find a local supplier (within an hours drive say) of wood for carving. Any ideas please? IanF

I would like to find a place to get a piece of douglas fir beam. Something like 6"x12"x40". Does anyone have an idea who would sell this to me. I've tried a local timberframer with no luck, john

hello ladies and gents . i own a small rock shoppe here in southwest oklahoma. currently i trade rocks , shells, indian artifacts etc with people from about 18 states and 4 different countries. i have been cutting and polishing stones and making jewelry for yrs. if there is anyone out there who...

Hi all, Some time back I recall seeing an accessory that was basically a chainsaw blade made to fit onto a hand grinder. I've been searching all over the web, but can't seem to find it. Any pointers would be much appreciated. Thanks Joe

Hello I am very new to carving and live in Oil City, PA north west PA. Does anyone know of classes or clubs in my area

Can anyone comment on the edge retaining quality of Stubai carving tools, even by comparison with other famous name tools? I have their bench chisels and am very impressed with the quality of the steel. Are there any really good U.S. made carving tools? TIA all, -- Alex - "newbie_neander"...

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Hello all over the world, 31 Dec 2005 is it time for us great Carbide cannon fom 180 Liters. The pipe is 155 cm and 40 cm round. On our site there is two little films. One from 10 min and the same one alone longer and is 20 min. Our site is changed to WWW.CARBIDKANON.COM The other site is still...

These knives are a great deal it seems, I have seen knives online for $40 each and more and less, well this is 10 different knives for $99.95 plus an Arkansas stone plus a leather tool roll. They are made with German steel of Rockwell "C" hardness test of 61, which excellent (and I do know that to...

Hello all over the world, 31 Dec 2005 is it time for us great Carbide cannon fom 180 Liters. The pipe is 155 cm and 40 cm round. On our site there is two little Movie's. One from 10 min and the second one 5 min. This Movie from 5 min is our first shot with this cannon. The explosion was so loud...

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doubt previos post when through i have no tools with it--how do you change collet?--i damaged current one and it is probably binding motor--motor works when shaft is removed--nose piece is removable by hand any help appreciated--i have no manual with it tia peter

just got one but no manual--anyone know how to cahnge the collet on one?--i have no tools that i assume come with it the front nose piece is removeable--the syestem is now locked probably becasue of a disaster i had trying to adapt a 3/32" tool in a 1/8" collet--motor does work when insides are...

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