[Woodcarver] Woodcarving, Tools, materials & equipment" Vol. 1 & 2

[Charles Trella]

>Mike G. wrote:



>The best book is "Woodcarving, Tools, materials & equipment" Vol. 1 & 2 by 

>Chris Pye. The best book to read about everything about carving 

>information.


I just got these for Christmas this year and I heartily agree. I am reading 
my way through Vol 1 and am really impressed with Chris' writing and 
clarity, and I am gaining an understanding now of exactly the question that 
kicked of the Gouges thread - what are all of these shapes and profiles for?

Also - just noticed that Woodcraft is having a sale through the end of month 
on Pfeil (Swiss Made) chisels and gouges - for each order over $100 you get 
a $25 Gift Cert. Essentially a 25% discount.  Whoo whoo!  I am hoping that I 
can take some of my severance money (if I nail down a position in the next 
couple weeks) and pick up a few or even the basic set that Chris Pye 
recommends for basic relief carving.

Also - on another note. My job search is going really well and I will be 
interviewing with a company next Tuesday that is within a couple miles of 
the American Woodcarving School in Wayne NJ.  Yee ha!!! So if I end up there 
- I'll be looking to enroll possibly in the spring.  Anyone on the list from 
the NJ/NY area ever gone there?

Cheers all!
Chuck