[Woodcarver] Honing compound?

[Larry Yudis]

Brain matter, Patti, brain matter is what’s supposed to be between one’s two ears.  But in the case of some woodcarvin’ folks I’ve run across in the last 30 years, that is somewhat questionable.   :o)

 

If all else fails, you can spit on your strop!  Many years ago, one good ol’ boy at a seminar picked up his strop and spit on it before rubbing some compound on it.  I kinda looked surprised and asked him why he did that.  “Well, son,” he said, “that makes the compound stick to the strop a whole lot better.  Been doin’ that since my grandpappy taught me how when I was just a little squirt.”  He appeared to be in his late 80’s at the time.  I guess that why he called me “son”.

 

I never tried that technique myself, but he sure had really sharp tools!  LOL!

 

Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis, Owner

The Woodcraft Shop

2724 State St.

Bettendorf, IA 52722

800-397-2278

thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com

www.thewoodcraftshop.com 

 

Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs

International Woodcarvers Congress

Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd.

PO Box 104

Bettendorf, IA 52722

563-505-2700 (Carol's cell)

563-676-8264 (Larry's cell)

congress at mchsi.com 

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From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Patti Landmann
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 3:01 PM
To: [Woodcarver]
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Honing compound?

 

Jan,  How do you get the stuff between your two ears out to use for compound?    Some folks have sawdust in there...what is between your ears?
 

Patti Landmann 

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From: Jan Oegema <jancarves3 at rogers.com>
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Sent: Thu, September 30, 2010 2:34:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Honing compound?

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Hey Sherm, 

 

A chunk of compound ain’t gonna teach you to sharpen any better.  It’s what’s between your two ears that will make you sharpen better!  :o)

 

It’s mind over matter.  If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.  LOL!

 

Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis, Owner

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An other thing that is V ERY useful Pat is KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN and YOUR MOUTH SHUT LOL     

PRACTICE  PRACTICE  PRACTICE

                              Woodbutcher Jan
 

 

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