[Woodcarver] Tools

[Annie]

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> "Annie" <anniequilts at hotmail.com>

> 

> I too would like to start carving.  What I would like to start with are 

> the quilt squares I saw on page 64 of this magazine I picked up called 

> Ultimate Carving Patterns Collection.  It is relief carving with simple 

> straight lines.  So, what you all recommend for tools and other supplies?

> 

> Annie in Maine


Hi Annie,

Welcome to the list for you as well! See my reply to Kathy in my 
previous message about suppliers, websites to visit, etc.

Maine is blessed with a strong woodcarving organization with a number of 
local chapters.  here: http://mainewoodcarvers.org/
They have an annual show each fall, the last was Columbus day weekend in 
Augusta at the Armory.  You will want to visit next year and see the 
wonderful displays.

I am a member there, although live in Massachusetts.  I have a 3 season 
place we use up on the mid-coast area and am friends with a number of 
the folks in the Maine group.

The pattern you are looking at is done with a chip carving knive.  This 
is different than a typical carving blade in that it is angled down from 
your wrist as you hold it.  You can see pictures of them in the catalogs 
or on line.   They are priced less than $30 and one knife, plus a strop 
will get you carving in no time.  Chip carving requires lots of 
practice, but thin basswood in 3" x 24" pieces is readily available in 
craft stores, some hardware stores, and hobby shops.

There is one supplier who specializes in chip carving, here: 
http://www.chippingaway.com/

The Moor's have a wide ranging catalog with excellent products, and 
while they are in canada, they have no problem shipping to the US. 
Closer to home to you is Wayne Edmondson's company, MDI 
at:http://www.mdiwoodcarvers.com/Default.aspx

Wayne is internet and show only sales as I understand it, but is another 
knowledgeable carver/supplier that you will enjoy meeting and doing 
business with.

OK, again, more than you needed to know perhaps!! LOL!! Welcome to the list!

Vic H

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