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Cheap Carving Tools by George G
Some potential carvers are strayed away when advanced carvers tell them NOT to buy cheap carving tools. I bought a set of CHEAP carving tools and am still using them. I paid $20 for a set of six and $15 for a long handle straight carving tool. ($35 total) I have spent way more than that for...
May 10th 05 10:54 PM
by Wannabe Go to last post
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Chisels for a beginner by Wally
I've never done any wood carving before, but I'd like to give it a go. I've had a couple of lumps of wood lying in my garage for nearly a year, and I'm now thinking about getting a set of chisels with which to turn said wood into piles of chips. I know I should probably spend a small fortune on...
May 9th 05 03:02 PM
by Wannabe Go to last post
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Glue and carving by Carven
Question for all you pros. I am carving a relief face in white pine. I have a separate piece to add. A large nose. I have predrilled both pieces and have dowel pieces that allow me to strongly attach the nose. My question is what glue can I use to attach that will allow me to continue carving...
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April 11th 05 11:22 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Annual Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Show & Sale (Seattle - MagnusonPark) by Bill
Please join us if you can. We are 240 Northwest Fine Arts & Crafts artisans and we have our annual Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Show & Sale April 15-17 in Seattle’s Magnuson Park. Directions available at www.bestnwcrafts.com. We have cutting edge new works in a wide variety of media. We also have a...
April 8th 05 10:18 PM
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Capitol Carvers by George G
Held their show in Salem, Oregon http://community.webtv.net/auore/CAPITOLCARVERSSHOW
April 7th 05 05:19 AM
by George G Go to last post
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Free Carving Lessons by [email protected]
If you live in the Northern Virginia/DC area --- Nothern Virginia Carvers (NVC) holds sessions on the first and third Sundays during the summer months. They run from noon to 4 P.M. at Colvin Run Mill Park. Colvins is just off Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) a few miles from Tysons Corner towards...
April 2nd 05 04:43 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Anyone carve concrete or Hypertufa? by Brent Beal
wrote in message ... Hypertufa is concrete made with soft materials like vermiculite and perlite. Wear a mask. Vermiculite has asbestos in it. Just found that out yesterday.
March 30th 05 10:35 PM
by Brent Beal Go to last post
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Kachina Doll Lamp by George G
Hi Guys - Your carvings can be put to a practical use--------George http://community-2.webtv.net/auore/Afewviewsofmy/
March 28th 05 07:04 AM
by George G Go to last post
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Advice, please: Techniques for painting wood carvings for outdoor exposure by mb
Hello all... I'm doing some woodcarvings for outdoor Christmas displays, and need advice and suggestions on the proper way to prime, seal and paint these. They're carved from spruce 2x4's glued edge to edge with waterproof glue, I thought Kilz Exterior would be a good base coat, but apparently...
March 25th 05 07:28 PM
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FA: 1 Day left New! Cordless Rechargeable High Speed Rotary Tool Set by TJ
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March 23rd 05 05:34 PM
by TJ Go to last post
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Wood Carving Frank G Jackson vintage 1902 FA by LindaBeynon
I think this might be one of the best woodcarving books we've had,and rare too.VGC. 1902 Covers the subject in its more elaborate form.Lots of lovely detailed engravings, and a directory of casts for woodcarvers (see last scan). Do feel free to email us if you have any questions. Please take a...
March 22nd 05 12:02 AM
by LindaBeynon Go to last post
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Look at this!! by jraah
If you are into making scale models then take a look at this great site!!!! http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scalemodel.hdvs/ Go to the MODEL GALLERY page and see some fantastic models that have been made. There is advice on where to get plans from. There are loads of links to suppliers and other...
March 20th 05 11:40 AM
by jraah Go to last post
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fake wod, balsa by Patrick
Has anyone come across a artificial carving type wood substitute. I've come across some and ordered samples, any experience tips would be of great help. I will report back what I learn when I have some in my hand. BTW, it is used in Detroit to model cars and in the aircraft...
March 13th 05 08:54 PM
by Andrew Werby Go to last post
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Balsa--thanks for the response, I should have been more clear in my request. by Patrick
Thanks. I will post what I learn soon. Patrick
March 12th 05 09:38 AM
by Patrick Go to last post
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kestrel by Rick Cook
turtle wrote: completed lestrel Turt Nice, nice work. What's the wood? Basswood?
March 4th 05 11:52 PM
by turtle Go to last post
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you guys pay too much by Rwalling
I was trying to sell stuff on ebay and I just couldn't handle all the fees. At You've Made It! we charge $1.00 for each item you sell. No other fees. Nothing to list items, nothing to open an account, no percentage of final sale taken. This site is brand new, and I would really like to get...
March 4th 05 11:00 PM
by Rwalling Go to last post
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IWCS Seeks Editor for World of Wood by Fred Holder
The International Wood Collectors Society (IWCS) invites applications for the position of editor for its journal, World of Wood. The editor is responsible for the editing, laying out of the publication, preparing it for printing, and coordinating the printing and mailing of the publication. The...
March 1st 05 01:28 AM
by Fred Holder Go to last post
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New Carver in need by Tiffany
Hello ive been carving soapstone for about a year now. I had received my mother-in-laws supplies when she past away and she had such a passion for carving I gave it a shot and to my surprise they looked really good. But I have used up all that I had and I cant find anyone in San Jose CA who...
February 27th 05 03:21 AM
by chrisT Go to last post
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A really great Scale Model Site! by jraah
If you are into making scale models then take a look at this great site!!!! http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scalemodel.hdvs/ Go to the MODEL GALLERY page and see some fantastic models that have been made. There is advice on where to get plans from. There are loads of links to suppliers and other...
February 23rd 05 01:58 PM
by jraah Go to last post
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hunting burl by burlhunter
Ive been very sucessfull over the years finding more than I would sell but often when you crack open your treasure its of less quality than expected. Question is are the burl in diffrent parts of the country diffrent on the same species? Birch burl around here are very diapointing however the spalt...
February 19th 05 04:20 PM
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