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[Claude]

I keep my kitchen knives sharp using a "steel" that I got at Williams-Sonoma (similar to this - https://www.williams-sonoma.com/prod...&sbkey=default ). A few passes away from the cutting edge (both sides) to straighten up any "bent"...

[Claude]

Nice Santa! The reindeer are really cute!

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[Claude]

Very nice!

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[Claude]

Outstanding carving!

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[Claude]

These would be perfect for those of you who carve the bark houses: A flickering red to represent a fireplace inside, soft warm white at each window, all powered by a pair of AA batteries with an on/off switch.

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[Claude]

Well done, Herb!

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[Claude]

Great little carving! Here's a link to Chris Hammack's rough outs: https://www.chrishammackart.com/barflies

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[Claude]

Or maybe a small aquarium instead of a dome......

[Claude]

Those all look great!

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[Claude]

Looks great, Anders!

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[Claude]

Good one, Chuck!

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[Claude]

Cut little guy, Herb!

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[Claude]

Great job on the fur trim, Herb!

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[Claude]

Well done, Anders!

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[Claude]

Happens all the time, Merle. I wear a leather shop apron when I'm in front of the workbench; have had small pieces drop into the apron where I can retrieve them - maybe 1/4 of the time. Rest of the time, could be anywhere in the garage - usually inside something or behind something or under something......

[Claude]

73°F here in Louisiana at the moment - rained an hour ago, and now the humidity is thick enough to spoon into a bucket. My gardenias are still blooming, and my cherry tomato plant is still producing...

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[Claude]

Only the one fluorescent light overhead flips on and off - I have other lights where I'm actually working.

[Claude]

Looks great, Merle!

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[Claude]

Nice looking snowman, Herb!

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[Claude]

Absolutely beautiful work!

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