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[Arthur C.]

Beautiful work, David! So glad you can now participate with us.

[Arthur C.]

Well, Phil, I followed your lead and ordered the fishtails from Amazon. The price can't be beat, especially with the free shipping.

The set arrived today, and while not ground perfectly, they will be fine after commissioning. Just the ones I would have ordered separately if available that...

Looks like you will get the first real TS of the year this weekend. If it follows the guess work. We will get some much needed rain if nothing els. Sadly we are due for a big storm. I am to old for that. Having some trees trimmed out next week some big oaks I the yard. Hopefully minimize damage if we...

[Arthur C.]

Wow, Phil, what an impressive showing! Not surprising, though, considering the quality of your work. Congratulations!

[Arthur C.]

Good, Randy. I know it's common for old guys to miss "the good old days," and we tend to only remember the better things, but I do so miss the 1950s....

[Arthur C.]

As a matter of fact, I find it seldom is centered, so I agree, that has to be considered in locating any hanger....

[Arthur C.]

I use a sawtooth hanger that simply hammers into the back of the carving. It does hold the top of the carving about 1/4" away from the wall, but I don't find that very noticeable. I buy them by the bagful, and they're cheap as dirt. Also allows me to adjust for crooked hanging.

[Arthur C.]

Phil, please share the source...that's a great price. I want some fishtails but have been dithering about buying more tools...that price assuages my feelings of guilt buying more gouges!...

[Arthur C.]

If it's cutting well, then leave it alone...after all, it's doing what it's supposed to do. What more can be asked of it?

[Arthur C.]

I use any of the "budget brands" from Walmart and Hobby Lobby, as do pros like Rick Butz. I find them entirely satisfactory. If you want to pay more, Hobby Lobby has a selection of several brands of tube "artist" acrylics.

[Arthur C.]

Extraordinary, Brad! I don't have the right mindset for that much repetitive work, but it's admirable in those who do. Beautifully done!

[Arthur C.]

Nice relief, Joe, and a cute one!

JoeB, since Heinecke quit selling bark-on wood, I've bought it from Loess Sawmill...as good wood as I've ever gotten anywhere.

[Arthur C.]

Beautiful work, as always, Paul. Good to hear from you; stay safe.

My walking stick was hand carved after I drilled out holes between the balls. It started as a 2"x2" X %'6" stick

[Arthur C.]

Holy cow, Hank, when you take on a project you go whole hog, no horsing around for you! I'd duck that one, I'm too chicken to try it!

Now that I've included all the livestock, I'll just say "That's impressive!"

[Arthur C.]

Very unusual piece, Phil, and well done! Dizzying effect. Shame about the checking.

[Arthur C.]

Well done, Merle, and a beautiful finish. Looks like a comfortable grip, too.

[Arthur C.]

Well done, Jonathan!...

[Arthur C.]

What, no googly eyes?, Good call! LOL!

[Arthur C.]

Justin, you're out of luck in the south for local basswood sources. The two mentioned, Loess and Heinecke are both excellent sources, but prepare to be shocked at the shipping cost...can't be avoided, though.

Welcome to the forum!