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Hey everyone, just got back from vacationing in Florida,  Before we left I had gone to our local library and got some reading material.  I got a book written by E. J. Tangerman titled "1001 Designs For Whittling & Woodcarving".  It is a fairly old book but has some interesting reading and patterns in it.  I just tried to find some information on the writer but when I google his name all it brings up are his books, no history on him.  There was one page in his book th... Read More

I made this board for the sole purpose of finishes. I always want a certain type of finish, but I don't want to waste in on a piece of work. If it doesn't look good. However it makes a good wood identifier, and teaching tool. So I bought a sample pack from Woodcraft and got some form board, and made myself a Sample Board. The first finish I used was a Salad Bowl (food friendly) finish. Next a Clear Gloss finish. Later I will try others, but that is what I had.... Read More

37th Annual Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Festival / Competition June 5-6, 2010, Lancaster County WoodCarvers’ 37th Annual Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Festival / Competition, Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA (717) 392-4911. There will be carvings and art for sale. There will be competition, displays, sales, and demonstrations of Wood Carvings and Wildlife Art! There will also be vendors with tools, carving supplies, books and food. Door Prizes. The theme for the Fe... Read More

"there" was a no carving zone.. or limited carving.. but now.. I think I'm back again.  I managed to finish Keith's cowboy for Dad - though it required an amputation (cente r of back to top of shoulder down the front to just into the pocket and still in the pocket around to the center back) The arm I had to rid him of looked like an empty sleeve.  I just couldn't live with it.. non carvers of course said "it doesn't look that bad" to me however, it looked like what Trudy wou... Read More

Here are some clean thoughts on a wood wall.   Well at my age all this new stuff on computers are a bit new. I made up this blog to show pictures of my carvings and perhaps I should now post some words of wit or perhaps some carving ideas. I will try to perhaps cover some things about Wood Carving then.     Carving a piece of wood can and is for me a great way to get away from the junk and troubles of everyday life. When I was working and came home uptight I would tell San... Read More

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