Sharpening Machine

[Rob Wilson]

Re: making habitat

Thanks for your help.

[Rob Wilson]

Re: Jack Price Characters Size?

Take a look at Gene Messner's video on carving compact characters. It adapts Jack Price's patterns to a more manageable size.

[Rob Wilson]

There is a sharpening machine that features two discs on separate rotating shafts, each of which has different grits of paper. One uses a special lubricant when sharpening carving knives. The discs revolve at very slow speeds.
Does anyone know the name of the machine and the person who makes...

[Rob Wilson]

Re: Grandson's first relief carving

I have a grandson coming 10 who is interested in carving. Any suggestions as to what I can get him to carve? I have lots of wood and lots of carving tools, but at a loss as to where to start with him. Any suggstions are more than welcome.

[Rob Wilson]

Re: Carving and Computer Programs

Thanks for your help.

[Rob Wilson]

Does anyone know (or does the WCI Publisher want to share) the computer software used too produce the 3D drawings such as on Page 78 of the Holiday 2012 issue?
Help appreciated.

[Rob Wilson]

Re: 3D Carving Patterns

Thanks, folks for the info. Maybe some more ideas may come in. If I find one that works well, I'll post it for everyone to see.

[Rob Wilson]

Does anyone know of a Windows compatible computer program that can take a flat scanned pattern and turn it into a 3D model that can be rotated on the computer screen?
Any help or direction is appreciated.

[Rob Wilson]

I am trying to come up with a good mix (acrylic) to simulate flesh tone on my carving. Don't much like the commercial premix brands. What ratios of what colors should I use to try to get my own "flesh tone mix"? TIA.

[Rob Wilson]

Re: water/alcohol prep

Often when I am carving older basswood, I use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and spray it on. Depending on the dryness of the wood I find that I may have to really "wet" the wood. Sure makes the carving easier. Dries quickly as well. Good Luck.

[Rob Wilson]

Re: Just lost my best friend

My sympathies. We had a poodle who lived until 17.5 years. I know what you are going through. We had to have our "Christie" put down due to her severe problems. It's like you have had your arm cut off.
Your pet's memories will help you.

[Rob Wilson]

Re: Cottonwood Bark Carvng

Thnaks for such a prompt help.

[Rob Wilson]

Is it possible to use the same method for making basswood easier to carve on bark carving: using a spray of 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol and spraying it on the wood to carve? I want to try to stop the cottonwood bark from chipping because it is so day.
Any help is appreciated and TIA.

[Rob Wilson]

Re: Deft alternative?

Thanks for the help and the info.

[Rob Wilson]

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

And happy Thanksgiving to all the American carvers I have met through this forum. Our Thanksgiving in Canada is the 2nd Monday in October.