[Woodcarver] Re: Log carving.

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Clive,

Depends on how big the log is, what position you want to hold it in and what
type of tools you're carving it with. My log mantels are over 35-lbs and
rest in a cradle, without any clamping, to hold them in place while I use a
mallet and chisel to carve them. They just lay across the top of my bench.

You'll have to tell us more if we're going to be more help to you.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Clive Goss" <clive at ns.sympatico.ca>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 11:40 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Re: Log carving.



> Hi all,
> I just took a course in carving a face in a log, and now I am trying to
come
> up with ideas on how to make a jig to hold the log while carving. I know
> Greg has the Easley carving vice, but it is a bit out of my price range at
> the moment. So any ideas would be very gratefully received.
> Thanks and take care,
> Clive.