New puppy in the shop.

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Warning ! That is how it starts. You get that first good carving knife and before you know it you need a multi draw chest to hold the collection!!...

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I use a router mat. I have two types the waffle type surface and a solid mat. The solid mat is like what they use on bench dogs. I cut up one of the solid mats and glued it to things like my bench hook and other items so they will not slip. The waffle I use to work on because the saw dust does not stay...

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I have made that mistake more times that I want to admit. Some times your the windshield and some times your the bug....

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Take care and heal up Paul.

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Well done! And amen.

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Outstanding work!...

Hi Bruce , I use pictures for the patterns. I take top , front and side views. Then email them from my phone and down load to the computer , adjust the size of all the picture so that the head is about 11/2” to 13/4” wide from the out Side edge of each ears. Then cut out the dog and use a craft...

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I also had a lab. Wonderful dogs. I think I will go for the lab. I did the golden last time....

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Basswood topper for a stick. Not sure if I will try and do a Lab or a Golden but at this point I need to decide before going on with it. Head shapes and ears are different.

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Yes I did note the shape. Like you I love the new ideas that his works offers. I like you put your own twist on it....

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I like him Merle. I have found Alaskan yellow cedar is about the best cedar for holding detail, If it is not to fine.

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Hello and welcome to the forum. If you click on the dark strip at the top of the page that says FAQ it will take you to the WCI homepage. Click on (“How To “). You will find a lot of help getting started including a section with 14 pages of patterns and tutorials. There is a great group of carvers...

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A farrier Hoof knife is not expensive and work well. You can buy a new one for under $10. I have had one in the tool box for many years. I like your North West blades also. I have a pair I got in British Columbia When I lived on the west coast.

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Looks great Merle. I have slowed down some on my sticks also. Just doing what I want to when I feel like it. Goes with the Gray hair! I have also learned a lot from those in the UK. They do some great sticks!

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Well done ! I like the expression you gave him. He will look great on the stick.

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Well done.

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Good causes. There is a place at the bottom of the subject list for the business side of carving....

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Good causes. There is a place at the bottom of the subject list for the business side of carving....

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Good looking topper Merle. Look forward to seeing it completed.

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Well done,carving and paint.