[Woodcarver] whittling? Carving?

[cynda douglas]

Hey,  Old Joe,
That's good to know.  Right from the horse's mouth.  Good to have them give 
some test runs by an expert.
Cynda



At 10:55 PM 9/1/04, you wrote:
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>It depends on who you ask.
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>My opinion is that each of us in U.S.A. do both, intermingled with 
>painting and/or staining and finishing on most items we produce.
>
>Just choose the title you wish to use, and that's what you are. No guilds, 
>unions or professional societies for either title has any governing authority.
>
>We seem to congregate into clubs and informal gatherings for  loose 
>associations for learning, socializing and commerce.
>
>Sometimes I am a whittler, sometimes I am a wood carver, often both, and 
>always a painter or finisher on any particular project.
>
>But you don't have to call me an artist.
>
>By the way I ordered a set of those expensive big black crutch tips that 
>flex.  Mine has a red band. (June refuses to use one of the ugly 
>things.)Have had one on a cane for a week now and love it. Especially, 
>when needing support to lean on while having to stand and wait for very 
>long. However, on a wet or otherwise slick floor it is no better than a 
>regular medical type tip.  Old Joe
>
>Old Joe (Joe Brott), Plattsmouth, NE USA
>www.oldjoe.org