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Newbie questions by
shazzbat
Hi, I'm new to this group, and to carving. So new I haven't carved anything
yet :-)
But anyway, I've got this lump of wood -
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/shazzbat3/stuff%20I%20made%20from%20Junk/L001.jpg
Which is the stump of a laurel I dug out of the allotment. It seems to have...
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Piumini Moncler by
qiub8265
, the interviewing is not done in Norwegian or Zulu. It’s done in English. The parliaments of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway send delegates to a body called the Nordic Council. Their official meetings are conducted – at great expense in interpreters and simultaneous interpretation...
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Spoon carving by
Dan Farrow
I have an interest in spoon carving and was wondering if there were any
experienced spoon carvers who would care to comment on tools and technique
for carving and finishing the bowl of the spoon?
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January 19th 05 04:36 PM
by Walker
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Wooden Bike by
George G
http://www.npr.org/2011/05/28/136742757/wooden-bike-settles-a-bet-complete-with-splinters
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Why this newsgroup? by
Belinda Alene
I am a beginner level hobby wood craver. I am interested in information on how
to cure wood from trees on my land. I wish to create jewelry boxes and
ornamental plaques using dogwood, hickory and oak. Any one out there that could
offer useful information?
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How to tell authentic vs fake native/inuit carvings? by
Di Monbak
In article ,
says...
I have developed an appreciation for both native and Inuit carvings since I
am a beginner, I can't tell the difference between authentic pieces and fake
manufactured ones. Can anyone offer some suggestions...
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Advice for a rookie carver by
TomL
Hello All,
I havent yet even so much as picked up a carving tool or a carving
block. I'm in the process of reading what my local library offers on
the subject of carving. My goal is some small architectural carving.
Designs in wooden table legs and/or aprons. Corbels for moldings and
fireplace...
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September 22nd 05 06:28 PM
by TomL
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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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Stubai tools by
AAvK
Can anyone comment on the edge retaining quality of Stubai carving tools,
even by comparison with other famous name tools? I have their bench chisels
and am very impressed with the quality of the steel.
Are there any really good U.S. made carving tools?
TIA all,
--
Alex - "newbie_neander"...
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December 13th 05 01:54 PM
by AAvK
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carving pliars by
Evon Barvinchack
I was shown a pair of pliers carved from a solid piece of wood. I have tried
to duplicate them - but to no avail. Does any one know how to carve the
hinge? I've tried spliting the wood with my knife and I sawed part wasy with
my band saw - but the wood always breaks before the hinge works. Thank...
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October 27th 05 05:18 PM
by Wannabe
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What wood and what chisels by
Princebilly1
Ok i`m gonna start a wee thread if anyone is interested.
I wondered what is your favourite carving wood and favourite chisel or tools.
You can explain why if you like.
I am in Yorkshire and prefer English Walnut, the older the better. I recently
had some 500 year old walnut froma stately home in...
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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 12:31 AM
by hue
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Nora Hall classes Opinions please by
TomL
I have the opportunity to take 4 days of classes given by Nora Hall.
I'm wondering what the consensus is about her work and methods. The
little I've read is that she does 'european' carving. How does that
differ from plain ol' carving? I've also read that her work is mostly
architectural carvings...
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new carver by
Brenda Gann
I would like to know if there is a small object I can get started on
carving. what would you recommend to do first
Brenda
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June 7th 05 12:21 AM
by turtle
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High-density Urathane for carving? by
Rick Cook
Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who
uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs.
See:
http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/us/Categories/WoodSigns.htm?source=LeftMenu
It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and
they're working it...
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when is wood dry by
holmsy
i am trying to determine if logs that have been stored at my mums
house are dry enough to start using for turnings and carvings, i have
tried to read through the old posts but each time i keep comming up
with the idea of weighing the wood as it dries, which would be ok
accept i dont know what it...
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Wood Drying by
Dan Farrow
Would anyone care to comment on the best way to dry maple without cracking?
I've had mixed success.
Thanks,
Dan
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January 21st 05 11:49 PM
by turtle
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Sharpening question by
patrick
What is the best way to maintain a keen edge on carving tools such as the
gouges, etc.? Back when I was a chef, I never let my knifes get dull.
Everyday I would fine tune them with a few strokes on a hard stone so they
were like a hot knife through warm butter.
Carving chisels are a different...
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October 10th 03 09:59 PM
by Marc
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U.S. Troops Celebrate Last Thanksgiving in Iraq by
angle612
U.S. Troops Celebrate Last Thanksgiving in Iraq
American troops marked their last Thanksgiving in Iraq Thursday with turkey, stuffing and a rocket fire alarm.
Fewer than 20,000 American troops remain in Iraq at eight bases across the country. All of the forces must be out of Iraq by the end of this...
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