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[Arthur C.]

That is quite a big bear!

[Arthur C.]

Yep, carpenter bees make one heckuva big hole...they do a number on the eaves of our house and shed each year, and paint doesn't stop 'em. We use a badminton racquet to swat them. But no mention was made of this being an outdoor piece, and momof2 did say she was fearful of bugs "in my house.&q...

[Arthur C.]

I dunno, Herb, if that guy on the right has taken the cure, I don't want any part of what ailed him!

[Arthur C.]

Paul,I went straight to the poll from the address in the survey box given the the mag. No problem, no delay. I think one of those Whoopin' Holler Haints must be messing with you this morning. Probably should tie an assifidity bag 'round yer neck just in case!

[Arthur C.]

I don't know if it's effective, but on a forum for clock collectors/repairers, it was suggested at one time that wormy wooden clock cases could be treated by putting them in plastic trash bags with mothballs. After any treatment, I'd suggest putting the piece on a surface that would show any sawdust...

[Arthur C.]

Welcome, Les! Show us your work, and if you ask for comments and critiques, the gang will be happy to give you some pointers...but you have to ask, the folks here are too polite to do so unless "you ask for it!"

[Arthur C.]

Larry, is he in Townsend? What's the name of his shop?
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[Arthur C.]

I bought from SMWC by mail a few times, and bought from their store in Townsend in person a couple of years ago. I'll be in the Smokies next month and would have gone to the store then...sorry it won't be there. Is there any other woodcarving store in the Gatlinburg area, or any other woodcarving place...

[Arthur C.]

Try it and see if it helps, then report to the forum what the results are. This is how we learn from each other, by sharing knowledge.

[Arthur C.]

Welcome, Jason! Feel free to ask all the questions you like, no matter how basic (or how dumb you may feel!), we've all been there and all of us have benefited from our friends here on the forum. We love to help each other. I second Bob K's recommendation of Heineke for you wood.

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[Arthur C.]

And these massive fires aren't limited to North America, Portugal and Spain have also had horrific wildfires, brought about by drought and 113F temperatures. Terrible, and global warming will create conditions to exacerbate the situation.

[Arthur C.]

Fun project, Paul!

[Arthur C.]

I think we have an issue coming out this month (August), Fall Issue.

[Arthur C.]

Nice article, Rodster. Sounds like a good group and nice carving venues.

[Arthur C.]

Man. that's a sweet one, Randy! Nice carving.

[Arthur C.]

Good site, Joe! I've been looking at a piece of bark my brother gave me, maybe now I'll be inspired to whack at it....

[Arthur C.]

Good one, Paul! The internet has it's pitfalls and unintended consequences, a curse as well as a blessing.

Keep the stories coming, they're always a good read!

[Arthur C.]

Azelwood, that is one fine bird, nice clean design and execution. Well done!

[Arthur C.]

That's why I use spray poly...the bag definitely works effectively, too. No need for the steel wool unless the wood needs smoothing too, as opposed to just smoothing the finish, in my experience....

[Arthur C.]

WI, I live in an "over my head" world, that's where interest, fun, creativity and growth are! Upside is that I'm always learning new things, never get bored...downside is that I end up with more things that I want to do than I will ever master.

Point is, just dive into that bark...