User Profile

[Nebraska]

Strip the varnish and platitudes here is what I really think.

I have dockyards and they are okay (well to be honest, a disappointment) certainly nothing special. If I had it to do over again, for just a bit more than they are asking for dockyards these days I would get some real carving...

[Nebraska]

Commissioned piece the goddess Asherah aka Tree of life Goddess. Did a couple of these....

[Nebraska]

Very nice of you to do that for your friend.

[Nebraska]

Making glasses.

[Nebraska]

[Nebraska]

It is a 9/40....

[Nebraska]

Tim,

Your turning stock question has a lot of variables. Sealing end grain slows the drying process to reduce cracking. It does not keep wood “green”. So if the goal is green wood you going need a provider who can sell you wood based on moisture content. Now as fun as carving green...

[Nebraska]

I love this piece sooooo creative!

[Nebraska]

Thanks I have had to talk myself out of reaching for the sand paper more than once, but I’m committed to the process.

I have not used the new gouge it will be a project starter for me. It appears to be completely unused and how can you pass on a 40mm Swiss Made for $50....

[Nebraska]

My first glasses were to big back to the drawing board.
...

[Nebraska]

JG,

I can’t answer that question.

Loess Hills is practically a local dealer for me only about 150 miles away. George and his family show up at all the carving shows in the area. In fact when we travel to Illinois to visit the in-laws George meets us in the Cabela’s parking...

[Nebraska]

Maybe a good source for exotic woods?

The prices on basswood seems a little high. 4x6x24 $38.00 I’ve been paying $22.00 at Loess Hills Saw Mill and that’s without the current 10% off sale price. http://www.loesshillssawmill.com/sto...ing_Stock.html

[Nebraska]

Tomorrow I start on the glasses

...

[Nebraska]

Eric,

She’s coming right along, well done.

[Nebraska]

Welcome to the forum and to our hobby. I’m smack dab in the center of the United States but I would suggest “eBay UK” at least until you can figure things out. But I’m pretty sure you’ll get some better advise....

[Nebraska]

...

[Nebraska]

My guess is some variety of poplar.

...

[Nebraska]

Carpe diem.

and stay warm.

[Nebraska]

Another cool project!

[Nebraska]

Sun came out today finally got to carve again.

Also got a new toy.

...