For those interested in native american Art or Stone sculpture.... For those interested in the Crazy Horse Memorial, in South Dakota, visit and join the discussion group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CrazyHorseMemorial/ A 600 foot tall mountain is being carved in-the-round into the likeness of...

For fans of the Crazy Horse Memorial, in South Dakota, or those just interested in learning about it, visit and join the discussion group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CrazyHorseMemorial/ A 600 foot tall mountain is being carved in-the-round into the likeness of Sioux Cheif Crazy Horse in South...

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Hi there! A friend recently gave me something that looks like a lump of glass but could be possibly used as a head to a walking stick or walking cane. Now, I'm a bit at a lost as to what to do next and was wondering if anybody could offer suggestions for a web site, store, or whatever that would...

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...

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

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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Hi everyone, I´m interested in making my own ultrasonic lapping machine and would like to know if there´s someone with diagrams and/or knowledge to build one of these. I´ve tested using small motors (the ones used in a power sanding machine" but it didn´t make much. I hope you can help me out...

Hi there! I see that Google has it's Groups thing going (Beta), so I figured I'd see if anyone had started a Gourd Group. Apparently not.. yet. But a search brought up this group and others, and so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Vince, and in late 2002 I began a full-color print magazine...

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The Able Workshop is a website and online discussion forum for woodworkers with a disability. The site shares photos and tips of how other people, who have a disability, get around in the shop, and their solutions to barriers. This is an encouraging, how-to site, no pity parties here, just lots of...

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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

Hi folks. I just discovered that the palm fruits we'd picked (right from the trees) four years ago while we were in angola are actually Doum Palm nuts. We collected about a sackfull of them because they looked pretty and smelled nice as decorations. Anyway, after removing the outer pulp of one, I...

Do many of you carvers use a dremel tool? -- Thanks, Gregg

I'm looking for suggestions on a drill that is capable of drilling river rock, most probably granite. Do I need a special drill for this? I know that diamond drill bits will be necessary. What would your recommendations be? Also will a masonary saw be adequet for cutting large stones. Thanks