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ADVICE NEEDED: carving rotor for hand-powered "helicopter" by
Hi all, I'm trying to carve a simple, hand-powered "helicopter" that consists of a horizonal rotor w/ a hole in the middle, in which a vertical shaft is attached, round in section and a little smaller in diameter than a pencil. When you spin the shaft rapidly between your palms, I've seen these...
January 25th 04 11:25 AM
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Letter carving by mark
Can anyone recommend a good source of information on incised letter carving? Something with patterns would be most helpful. TIA. Mark
January 28th 04 04:36 AM
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Eucalyptus and Mulberry by Boomer
I've carved walking sticks from Eucalyptus and Mulberry with some degree of success, although I am a rank amateur fer sure. Is there any special processing that should be done on these woods prior to carving? Carving is definitely easier when the wood is green, but I see in most threads that...
January 30th 04 06:57 PM
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flexcut carvin jack!!!! by corky
Has anyone tried flexcuts new "carvin jack " carving knife????
January 30th 04 11:46 PM
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patterns? by Derrick & Angel
Does anyone know of a good site for wood carving patterns? Wood burning patterns? Anything would help. Thanks
February 5th 04 11:51 AM
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Chainsaw carving lessons are up! (free) by [email protected]
Go to http://www.builditplans.com Free chainsaw carving lessons for all great site!
February 6th 04 11:49 PM
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Contemporary automata - animated wooden sculpture by Dug North
The Birthing Engine Automaton - an animated wooden sculpture by Dug North See it online at: http://www.dugnorth.com/automata_birthing.aspx Now showing at the Art Center Gallery Shop, 9 Acton Road in Chelmsford, MA USA http://www.theartcent
February 7th 04 05:27 AM
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Ice Carving Contest Newport RI by Terry Rowley
The Brick Market Merchant's Association will be sponsoring an Ice Carving Contest on 14 Feb from 10-2. Cash prizes will be awarded to contestants with spectators being rewarded with gift certificate drawings. It is the premier Newport Winterfest event. More information can be obatine at...
February 7th 04 02:56 PM
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Ice Carving by Robert Mills
Does anybody out there know of a newsgroup for ice carvers? thanks bob -- ______________________ PGP Key ID: 0x92a3f30e
February 7th 04 02:57 PM
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Do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. by Abdullah
La Site Communique; 09/02/2004 22:42:52 Commence Hello, bienvenue, bienvenidos and g'day.=20 We hope this Communication finds your good self and the whole = rec.crafts.carving community in good health and with Great Spirit. La Site is proud and privileged to field itself as the...
February 9th 04 11:42 PM
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Basswood shopping by sdenison
I do a great deal of pyrography-based plaques as gifts. Can anyone give me a source for rounds (any size) at a good price? I'm tiring of the + or - $1 per inch diameter price average from the local stores. Schott
February 10th 04 02:15 AM
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asking for advice by dnapoe
Hi all. Got a question to ask. I've been working with carving walking sticks and some staves among other things and I've been trying out using a dremel tool to carve some designs into the wood. I found a few "templates" online (a wolf head and some entertwined dragons) but I'm looking for more...
February 10th 04 02:21 AM
by Vin Go to last post
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whittling with utility knives by BL
Would someone please help solve a debate? For basic whittling (chains, letter openers from basswood), is a utility knife more dangerous to the hands than a bought whittling knife? By "utility knife", I mean the plastic units with the snap-off blade sections. Opinions from experienced...
February 13th 04 02:56 AM
by Vin Go to last post
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Making a woodcarving knife? by [email protected]
I am looking for info on what steel to use to make a woodcarving knife. Doggonit I've been wanting to do one of those for years! :) How about I send you a blade blank with holes drilled in it and you and your "handle buddy" do the rest? :) I want to start with a blade that is 0.048" thick...
February 14th 04 11:42 PM
by Richard Go to last post
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Wood Carving Show by George G
http://community.webtv.net/YYURYYUBICURYY4me/WOODCARVINGSHOW
February 17th 04 07:27 PM
by George G Go to last post
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Carve on oak whiskey barrel tops? by kyrustic
I sell solid white oak whiskey barrels, barrel tops, and barrel staves. Would these be useful to carve on? Take a look at: http://www.kentuckyrustic.com/bt.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Support American Families, Buy Made In USA Kentucky...
February 24th 04 01:05 AM
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Hickory Door Makers Bits by Ronald Murray
Hello Thank-you for your advise on the Hickory router bits. The best purchase I ever made. Excellent bits for making raised panel doors. There are still 2 more sets on ebay if anyone is interested. Good luck. ron Search: hickory rail & stile
February 26th 04 04:55 AM
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AD: Woodworking classes - Craft Students League NYC by Craft Students League
The Craft Students League YWCA of The City of New York www.ywcanyc.org/csl Classes begin in April. See below for descriptions of the following woodworking classes: - Free Woodworking Demonstrations - Woodworking I - Traditional Woodworking I
February 26th 04 10:15 PM
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AD: one- and two-day woodworking workshops - Craft Students League by Craft Students League
The Craft Students League YWCA of The City of New York www.ywcanyc.org/csl See below for descriptions of the following one- and two-day woodworking workshops: -Window Restoration Techniques -Introduction to Bowl Turning and Lathe Work -The Business of Furniture Design
February 26th 04 10:18 PM
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Making chip-carving knives by Andy Dingley
I'm just making a couple of chip-carving knives. Any advice on grinding and sharpening them ? What sort of angle is good ? Any advice on what sort of temper for chip carving knives ? They're made from a couple of snippets of old chainsaw bar, roughed out with plasma and an angle grinder, then...
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February 27th 04 01:31 AM
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