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[Randy]

Two full 30” shelves. Guessing about a 1/2” average per book. So near 120 over the last 30 years. But there are about 15 to 20 I actually refer to. Quite a few were gifts instead of socks. I also have about 16 dvds I refer to. As I grew in my interest in carving different subjects so did the number...

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I could not agree more Di! Carving is we’re I go to gain peace of mind. I started carving when things in my world were hard, not long after I returned from Vietnam. Found carving almost by accident and from the start it was a refuge. A place where I could and had to focus on the moment. I made some...

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I turned pens for a while and also made a few shaving brushes . I got supplies from. https://www.pennstateind.com/mm5/mer...having+brushes...

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A unique Idea Ed. I look forward to seeing it take shape.

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Nice Merle. The variation of color really stand out. Your lines are crisp. I always have an issue with scorching along the lines. I know it is to hot of a tip. But I never seem to find the just right setting....

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Well done. Nice light houses.

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Nice TJ. I sold my scrollsaw a number of years ago. But did a number of project with scroll saw and a little carving. this is the only picture I have of the type of things I did. Like you I found them quick and fun to do.

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It is funny how much our old truck are part of the family. Had to let my f150 go. I just could not handle the clutching in city driving with the arthritis in my hip. But it was like loosing an old friend. I still miss having it and that was 15 years ago. The new ones are more than I paid for my hou...

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That’s great Merle! Finding your fathers ring is a wonderful special I sure.

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It is looking good Snappy. This is a globe relief i did for a friend. I did not under cut the globe. I used texture to help it stand out.
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Looking at a knee for my next. Did the hips. Hope the recovery is smooth quick.

[Randy]

This is such a confusing topic. There seems to be good people on both side of the arguments on both vaccines and mask. My wife and I both got covid after having all the shoots. We were both were about as sick as we ever want to be but were able to stay out of a hospital. I have know Idea if the shoots...

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The sad issue is the willingness of younger generations to surrender the developing of skills to make things to the ease of pushing a button. Or maybe my age is showing. I love the feel of a tool in my hand the creation process. For my self I see little satisfaction in scanning an object and printing...

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Looking forward to seeing this project develop.

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That is great Soggy. Glad it was not what it could have been. It is always a relief when that happens.

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I have not used Bear Craft but hear they are a good tool. I started with a Xacto set and moved to Flexcut. I used flexcut palm tools and knives for many years and still use a few of them. I like the feel of handles on the Flexcut and they hold a edge well. The only way to really know is to use a tool....

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Impressive work Arthur! Great looking project.

[Randy]

Fun Topper Stoppers. Well done.

[Randy]

Well done! Great looking carvings.

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Sound like you have things as prepared Soggy. Looks like you may be on the right side so it will be a wind wet mess. We will have your family in our prayers. It is good homes up there are built for heavy weather. Be safe....