[Woodcarver] Maltese Cross pattern

[Joe Dillett]

Hi David,

Welcome to the List. I don't have any patterns for a Maltese Cross but 
perhaps a fire-fighting magazine would have a nice picture of one.

I don't have much experience with Flex Cut tools, however many carvers like 
them. I use the full-size triditional chisels. I suggest that you begin with 
only a few that you know you'll need and than purchase more as you need 
them.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
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Somonauk, IL. 60552
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woods" <dmwoodssr at adelphia.net>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 11:21 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Maltese Cross pattern



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> Hi All:

>    My name is David Woods and I am relatively new to the list. This is my 

> first post, but I have been trying to read the digest edition on a

> regular basis. I have also visited several of the other contributors' web 

> sites and I admit I am in awe of the talent that I have seen. I am

> a novice level carver interested in wood spirits, found wood carving, and 

> relief carving, which brings me to the real point of this post. I am

> trying to find a Maltese Cross firefighter pattern that I can do as a 

> relief carving for my son who recently graduated from a fire fighting 

> academy.

> I would like this carving to finish out on a block approximately 6 - 8 

> inches square. If anyone has a pattern or knows where I can locate one I

> would appreciate hearing from you.

>    Another question I have concerns the purchase of carving tools. I have 

> a limited quantity of tools and it somewhat restricts what I can do.

> I want to expand my tool collection and I am considering the Flexcut set 

> Number 108. I would like to know what others think of this set, and

> do you think it is a good overall set to have. With the cost of good tools 

> being a factor I don't want to make a bad purchase.

>   Any information concerning the best sources for tools would also be 

> appreciated.

>   Thanks in advance for any responses

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