I just finished a crib board for my son's buddy .... he whined long enough that his grandfather had taught him to play crib and he "longed" for a board .... and he also admired my "celtic" knots" so I combined the two. there's a spot made on the side to hold the pegs out of site. It's got a...

I am looking for Butternut Carving Blocks. I have bought some at Retail Wood Craft type stores, but it always has alot of worm holes. I bought some from a vendor in Tenn. that had very clean, non -wormhole stuff. So far the best deal I have found is 3" x 3" x 12" for $7.50 a piece. Anyone...

Hi there rec.crafts.carving people, Are there any wood engravers in this newsgroup? I've been a wood carver for some years now, (and occasionally contributed to this group), and have decided to try my hand at hand engraving. I've tried a bit of this in the past using my trusty Dremel but would now...

I have a number of used woodcarving books in my own library that I no longer use and was thinking of selling on eBay. Anyone have any successful experience in this are they would share? Bob

I would like to get started learning chip carving. What would you recommend for equipment and books to get started with. I prefer to get excellent quality tools up front rather than upgrade later on. Any suggestions you can make will be greatly appreciated. Thanks JH

I've got some geen cedar elm sticks. Is this stuff any good for carving? I'm thinking about making a knife handle. Is it hard enough to make a plane with? I know nada about this tree.

I have seen these fairly primative carvings of animals, a lot of cows and sheep, but alos a full noahs arc. I have never seen any paterns for them. There is not a lot of detail in the carvings, but detail is supplied thru the paint. Any ideas where i can find something like this?

This one is similar if not it. George http://www.mickeynews.com/News/PrintStory.asp_Q_id_E_8295Tree_A_cat_E_AK

Hi, Just getting into chip carving, I'm atracted by the geometric layouts (not being very artistic to say the least) Can anyone point me to tutorials or books regarding the making of patterns i.e compass/paper, CAD etc

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...

heres the orig Guys Im looking for a form that I can use to make my own pewter ,lead or paste songbird feet.Does anyone know hwew if they make such an item?, Something that I can put the wires in for the toes then fill the rest. Turt the carver

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...

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...

Anyone ever use cypress for carving? Any recomendations good or bad would be appreciated. thanks.

In an effort to generate more activity in this group besides spamming, how about a discussion on chain saw carving. Has anyone here ever tried it? I understand chain saws are quite dangerous in the wrong hands (isn't everything?) and certain kinds of bars are used for carving. I found it difficult...

I have some basswood logs to mill up and I was thinking of saving them for carvers. What is a good utility dimension for this group. I was thinking of 6 X 8 X 48 inches. I would anchor seal the ends and sticker them on a pallet in my barn. How does 6 X 8 sound? I need to stay uniform for the...

I want to carve nice objects from nitroglycerine. What should I do?

Hello, Who has used Dastra chisels and what is your opinion of them? Who has best stateside prices on them? DastraUSA does not respond to inquiries. ?????? Cheers, Ed

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