[Woodcarver] New Photos: CHAT

[Lynn Diel]

Alex
I like the Native American Indian in bark.  The
proportions look fine.  There are some pictures on the
Univ of Denver's website that show Native American
Indians with large noses. You did good!
Thanks for sharing
Lynn

--- Alex Bisso <albisso at bresnan.net> wrote:
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> I finally got around to updating a few photos on my
> PictureTrail site.
> Three of the old photos (aborigine, child with
> bunny, and driftwood indian)
> were originally take before I put bases on them so I
> replaced them with
> photos of the finished pieces.  There is also a
> photo of an indian head in
> bark that I was recently inspired to do by Greg
> Wilkerson's work.  Rather
> than following a sensible procedure for this one, I
> started the carving with
> a big nose and fit the rest it around the nose. 
> Proportions are a bit
> stretched lenghtwise but after finishing it it ended
> up looking OK.  Here is
> a link to my picturetrail site for those interested
> in viewing the new
> photos:
>
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=583547&uid=467059
> 
> Here is my questions.  After getting all of your
> input on routers, I lean
> towards getting a roto-zip type tool for light work
> and also a heavier plung
> router.  With cost in mind I am drawn towards a
> Ryobi 2 HP plunge router for
> only $99.  It taks both 1/4" and 1/2' bits and has
> is variable speed with
> soft start and all of the basic features needed.  It
> does lack a light and
> mechanism for chip removal/collection but I can live
> w/o those features if
> all else is well.  I am a bit hesitant to buy a
> "cheaper" tool yet this one
> looks OK to me.  I would appreciate advice from any
> carvers who have
> experience with the Ryobi 2 HP variable speed plunge
> router.  Thanks
> 
> Alex Bisso
> Billings,  MT
> 
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Lynn E. Diel
Columbia, MO
Website: http://carvers-creek.com

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