Tiger Pattern?

[Arthur C.]

Thanks, Bob, just what I'm looking for!

[Arthur C.]

Yep. Timberwolf blades!

[Arthur C.]

Eddie, I'll have a hard enough time making a tiger look like a tiger!...

[Arthur C.]

We just got back from a trip to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado with my eldest son and his wife. While there, I promised to carve a hiking stick for my son. He asked for a Tiger topper (He's a LSU grad - "Fighting Tigers" -). Sooo...now I have to carve my first stick, and I'm looking for a...

[Arthur C.]

I agree with TreeWizard, my thought as soon as I saw it....

[Arthur C.]

Merle, that is truly a beauty! Well done!

[Arthur C.]

I have a benchtop Ryobi that has worked well for me. The choice of blades will be an important factor regardless of which brand you choose....

[Arthur C.]

I say an oil finish on the outside, paint with a wash on the inside.

[Arthur C.]

My experience also. Good and quick service!...

[Arthur C.]

I haven't seen "whitewood" at Home Depot or Lowes in years, just yellow pine....

[Arthur C.]

I recently got an order in from Heinecke (ordered by email), and the quality is excellent, as good as ever. They are certainly easy and pleasant to deal with, and I find the inability to order directly online to be a very minor inconvenience. Just my personal experience and opinion....

[Arthur C.]

Ian Norbury has a 70% off sale going on at http://iannorbury.com/. I just bought six videos and one e-book for $31.66 total! He's one of my favorite carvers, and this is an extraordinary opportunity. Just thought I'd share the info.

[Arthur C.]

Assault by asphalt! Never a good happening for a dog!

Randy, you can always cure the damage with KwikWood, recarve, repaint, and none's the wiser! ...

[Arthur C.]

Very attractive, Merle!

[Arthur C.]

Joe, many of us are so afflicted. We are conditioned by our culture and personal drive to be productive and results oriented...very difficult to dial back when we retire....

[Arthur C.]

Well done, Bif! I have a soft spot in my heart for dogs, especially rescues...we have had many, and have one now. Glad you all found each other!