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[squbrigg]

While I haven't been busy with the ship, I have been busy carving all kinds of other things, for clients, grandchildren, and this time of year, Christmas ornaments for sale. I finally got back to work this week on the ship, making and installing gun port lids. Made from Pear wood and with Ebony hinges,...

[squbrigg]

Love him Mark, great design and beautifully executed.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Stunning work Dileon, you have captured that dragon beautifully. The carving is full of detail, movement and beautifully finished. Great job.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Congratulations Al. Great to see a fellow carver stretching out into other artistic pursuits.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Hey Bruce, Georgetown is just down the road from my grandparents farm. I spent a lot of great time on that farm and surrounding woods and fields and streams, fishing, hunting and just growing up. My Island is home, even though I live a province away!

Bob

[squbrigg]

Beautiful work Mike, as usual. That would be a great piece for my mantle. Keep up the good work.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Wow Bruce, the Island sure made you into a production machine. That's a lot of carving. Of course, being a native Islander, I am predigest. must be something about the Island that makes folks creative. Glad you enjoyed your vacation on My Island!

Bob...

[squbrigg]

Welcome aboard, I see you do some nice work. Keep up the good work and don't forget to share with us your progress, ideas and work.

Bob

[squbrigg]

A great company to deal with, respond promptly and do exchanges and repairs well.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Well done Merle, now you have two nice canes to wear when walking. A choice for each day. I have a suggestion for you, the area under the eye might look better plane, without the "ribs" radiating from the eye. Just a suggestion, take it for what it's worth. Nice work. Bt the way, the heads...

[squbrigg]

I use a Foredom and have only had to replace one shaft in 10 years. I lubricate well and often, clean regularly , The key is not bending your shaft too much, I believe. The shafts are not designed for sharp bending while in use. I wouldn't throw the baby out with the bath water, just try a different...

[squbrigg]

I have done some classes and have taught a couple of apprentices. I begin with having them carve an egg from a piece of 2x4. Then relief carve some basic shapes in a piece of clear pine, just to get them started on learning how to read the wood grain and use the tools. What ever works for you....

[squbrigg]

Nice looking cane, well done. I am sure your friend will wear it with pride.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Hey Paul, I'm at that stage too, with an Osprey. Now my painting skills come no where close to yours or other fine bird/wildlife carvers here, I am attempting to improve through practice and study. I have the book, "Carving a 1/2 size Osprey and have been reading the chapter on painting, and...

[squbrigg]

Nice idea, should work well. Good luck with it.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Beautiful work, love the design.

Bob