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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
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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
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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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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
by Vin Go to last post
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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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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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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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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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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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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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flexcut carvin jack!!!! by corky
Has anyone tried flexcuts new "carvin jack " carving knife????
January 30th 04 11:46 PM
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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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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
by JT Go to last post
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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
by Tom Go to last post
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looking for beginner patterns by bill harrison
I have just completed my first relief carving of some leaves and vines in a 6" piece of basswood. And I loved the task! I am now looking for some more simple to medium difficult beginner patterns to download off the web so that I can practice and develop a larger pile of shavings on the...
January 24th 04 06:32 AM
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cutting your own basswood? by Steve
I have basswood trees available for me to cut locally, but am not sure of the best way to properly season the wood for carving. It seems to me that now would be the best time to cut the trees because the sap isn't running in winter. Is this assumption correct? Also should I leave it in logs to...
January 24th 04 12:03 AM
by RJA Go to last post
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"helicopters" continued by
Sorry, I inadvertently sent before finishing. What I left out was: if carved correctly, these things are capable of flying to 20+ feet.
January 23rd 04 12:36 PM
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spiral box . . . sorry for posting a pict. to this news group by patrick
I wasn't thinking when I posted the picture to a group that doesn't do pictures. I meant to just post where it could be seen. Whoops. Patrick
January 22nd 04 01:26 PM
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spiral ball n box -- problems with first by patrick
It has been about a year since I posted the chain carved from a stick of basswood that was a hair larger than the date on a dime, and it was well received so here is another post. I started out doing a micro spiral ball in the box and hit a snag that required me to back up and do a larger one...
January 21st 04 07:22 PM
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new web for craft people by ljr
Greeting.. I designed a new web site for wood craftspersons to show and or sell their work.. Today is the first day it is up so take a look and let me know what you think. If you want a display let me know and if you say you saw it here I will give you $25.00 off the yearly price. Also I am...
January 18th 04 10:23 PM
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