[Woodcarver] What you all carving?

[Jim Williams]

No. I moved away to Huntsville, Al for seven years but I have been back to St. Louis since 2004.  Does that help your memory?  I use to sit with you and Randy and Joe Wannamaker at Gretna and listen to all the jabs flying back and forth across the table.
 
Jim
 
From: thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com
To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:36:09 -0500
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] What you all carving?

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Just so I realize that I'm not going completely bonkers, you did move away to the East Coast for awhile, didn't you? 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 www.awcltd.org From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Jim Williams Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:30 PM To: Carvers List Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] What you all carving? No Larry, I am not the Jim Williams that USED to belong to the Belleville club, I am the Jim Williams that STILL belongs to the Belleville club. I'm doing fine. I've missed you coming to our shows. But it's still nice to see Carol at the show. Hope you can come this year. Jim From: thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:24:08 -0500 Subject: [Woodcarver] What you all carving? Friends in Carving: Please support our List - visit carverscompanion.com/List/Support.html to donate. Hey Jim, Are you the Jim Williams that used to belong to the Belleville, IL woodcarving club? If so, how you doin'? If not, how you doin' anyway? :o) The fellow whose post is just below yours is the one to talk to about your situation. My lil' buddy Joe is "Mr. Mantle" himself. He has carved more mantles than Mickey has hit home runs! I'm sure he will see your post and offer his help. Have a Happy Easter Jim and everyone else on the list. He is Risen! Alleluia! (Note: Aforementioned exclamation is a personal utterance by the author and is not intended to incite any discord or strife amongst people on this list.) :o) 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 www.awcltd.org From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Jim Williams Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:02 PM To: Carvers List Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] What you all carving? Hi I have been carving for twenty years and have carved a lot of different things. Lots of Santas and other figures, Native American busts, relief carvings, etc. But I am about to take on a new item. I have been asked to carve a basswood mantel piece. It is 6 foot long and 6 inches thick from top to bottom. The customer wants the entire front of the mantel carved with a scene that is not yet completely determined. However, I know that he wants a cabin, mountains in the background, a stream, several deer, flying ducks, a wolf, trees, etc. I have just started working with this guy and I am going to have to come up with a final sketch based on a future discussion of what his priorities are. I feel confident that I can provide him with a quality product that he will enjoy. My only real problem is trying to figure out how much to charge him for such a project. He will provide the mantel, it is already made. I will do the carving and then stain it, seal it and wax it. I have only carved a few items on commission so far and could use any help that any one can provide me to figure out what is a reasonable price. From sample pictures he has shown me, he wants this carved fairly deep, not just a shallow relief. Any commments out there? Thanks Jim From: jdillett at thecarvingshop.net To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:03:10 -0500 Subject: [Woodcarver] What you all carving? Friends in Carving: Please support our List - visit carverscompanion.com/List/Support.html to donate. Just wondering what you all are carving this days. I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen. Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related? Joe Dillett The Carving Shop 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3 Somonauk, IL. 60552 (815) 498-9290 phone (815) 498-9249 fax http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site] http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column] http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett ****************************************************************** Just wondering what you all are carving this days. I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen. Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related? Joe Dillett The Carving Shop 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3 Somonauk, IL. 60552 (815) 498-9290 phone (815) 498-9249 fax http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site] http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column] http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett ****************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Woodcarver mailing list Woodcarver at carverscompanion.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/woodcarver Hey Jim, Are you the Jim Williams that used to belong to the Belleville, IL woodcarving club? If so, how you doin'? If not, how you doin' anyway? :o) The fellow whose post is just below yours is the one to talk to about your situation. My lil' buddy Joe is "Mr. Mantle" himself. He has carved more mantles than Mickey has hit home runs! I'm sure he will see your post and offer his help. Have a Happy Easter Jim and everyone else on the list. He is Risen! Alleluia! (Note: Aforementioned exclamation is a personal utterance by the author and is not intended to incite any discord or strife amongst people on this list.) :o) 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 www.awcltd.org From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Jim Williams Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:02 PM To: Carvers List Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] What you all carving? Hi I have been carving for twenty years and have carved a lot of different things. Lots of Santas and other figures, Native American busts, relief carvings, etc. But I am about to take on a new item. I have been asked to carve a basswood mantel piece. It is 6 foot long and 6 inches thick from top to bottom. The customer wants the entire front of the mantel carved with a scene that is not yet completely determined. However, I know that he wants a cabin, mountains in the background, a stream, several deer, flying ducks, a wolf, trees, etc. I have just started working with this guy and I am going to have to come up with a final sketch based on a future discussion of what his priorities are. I feel confident that I can provide him with a quality product that he will enjoy. My only real problem is trying to figure out how much to charge him for such a project. He will provide the mantel, it is already made. I will do the carving and then stain it, seal it and wax it. I have only carved a few items on commission so far and could use any help that any one can provide me to figure out what is a reasonable price. From sample pictures he has shown me, he wants this carved fairly deep, not just a shallow relief. Any commments out there? Thanks Jim From: jdillett at thecarvingshop.net To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:03:10 -0500 Subject: [Woodcarver] What you all carving? Friends in Carving: Please support our List - visit carverscompanion.com/List/Support.html to donate. Just wondering what you all are carving this days. I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen. Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related? Joe Dillett The Carving Shop 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3 Somonauk, IL. 60552 (815) 498-9290 phone (815) 498-9249 fax http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site] http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column] http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett ****************************************************************** Just wondering what you all are carving this days. I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen. Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related? Joe Dillett The Carving Shop 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3 Somonauk, IL. 60552 (815) 498-9290 phone (815) 498-9249 fax http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site] http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column] http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett ****************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Woodcarver mailing list Woodcarver at carverscompanion.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/woodcarver _______________________________________________ Woodcarver mailing list Woodcarver at carverscompanion.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/woodcarver





Just so I realize that I’m not going completely bonkers, you did move away to the East Coast for awhile, didn’t you?
 

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 
www.awcltd.org 
 


From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Jim Williams
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:30 PM
To: Carvers List
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] What you all carving?
 
No Larry, I am not the Jim Williams that USED to belong to the Belleville club, I am the Jim Williams that STILL belongs to the Belleville club.  I'm doing fine.  I've missed you coming to our shows.  But it's still nice to see Carol at the show.  Hope you can come this year.
Jim
 
From: thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com
To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:24:08 -0500
Subject: [Woodcarver] What you all carving?Friends in Carving: Please support our List - visit carverscompanion.com/List/Support.html to donate.
 
 

Hey Jim, Are you the Jim Williams that used to belong to the Belleville, IL woodcarving club? If so, how you doin'? If not, how you doin' anyway? :o) The fellow whose post is just below yours is the one to talk to about your situation. My lil' buddy Joe is "Mr. Mantle" himself. He has carved more mantles than Mickey has hit home runs! I'm sure he will see your post and offer his help. Have a Happy Easter Jim and everyone else on the list. He is Risen! Alleluia! (Note: Aforementioned exclamation is a personal utterance by the author and is not intended to incite any discord or strife amongst people on this list.) :o) 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 www.awcltd.org From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Jim Williams Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:02 PM To: Carvers List Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] What you all carving? Hi I have been carving for twenty years and have carved a lot of different things. Lots of Santas and other figures, Native American busts, relief carvings, etc. But I am about to take on a new item. I have been asked to carve a basswood mantel piece. It is 6 foot long and 6 inches thick from top to bottom. The customer wants the entire front of the mantel carved with a scene that is not yet completely determined. However, I know that he wants a cabin, mountains in the background, a stream, several deer, flying ducks, a wolf, trees, etc. I have just started working with this guy and I am going to have to come up with a final sketch based on a future discussion of what his priorities are. I feel confident that I can provide him with a quality product that he will enjoy. My only real problem is trying to figure out how much to charge him for such a project. He will provide the mantel, it is already made. I will do the carving and then stain it, seal it and wax it. I have only carved a few items on commission so far and could use any help that any one can provide me to figure out what is a reasonable price. From sample pictures he has shown me, he wants this carved fairly deep, not just a shallow relief. Any commments out there? Thanks Jim From: jdillett at thecarvingshop.net To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:03:10 -0500 Subject: [Woodcarver] What you all carving? Friends in Carving: Please support our List - visit carverscompanion.com/List/Support.html to donate. Just wondering what you all are carving this days. I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen. Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related? Joe Dillett The Carving Shop 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3 Somonauk, IL. 60552 (815) 498-9290 phone (815) 498-9249 fax http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site] http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column] http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett ****************************************************************** Just wondering what you all are carving this days. I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen. Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related? Joe Dillett The Carving Shop 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3 Somonauk, IL. 60552 (815) 498-9290 phone (815) 498-9249 fax http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site] http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column] http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett ****************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Woodcarver mailing list Woodcarver at carverscompanion.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/woodcarver

Hey Jim,
 
Are you the Jim Williams that used to belong to the Belleville, IL woodcarving club?  If so, how you doin’?  If not, how you doin’ anyway?  :o)
 
The fellow whose post is just below yours is the one to talk to about your situation.  My lil’ buddy Joe is “Mr. Mantle” himself.  He has carved more mantles than Mickey has hit home runs!  I’m sure he will see your post and offer his help.
 
Have a Happy Easter Jim and everyone else on the list.
 
He is Risen!  Alleluia! 
 
(Note:  Aforementioned exclamation is a personal utterance by the author and is not intended to incite any discord or strife amongst people on this list.)  :o)  
 

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 
www.awcltd.org 
 


From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Jim Williams
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:02 PM
To: Carvers List
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] What you all carving?
 
Hi
I have been carving for twenty years and have carved a lot of different things.  Lots of Santas and other figures, Native American busts, relief carvings, etc.  But I am about to take on a new item.  I have been asked to carve a basswood mantel piece.  It is 6 foot long and 6 inches thick from top to bottom.  The customer wants the entire front of the mantel carved with a scene that is not yet completely determined.  However, I know that he wants a cabin, mountains in the background, a stream, several deer, flying ducks, a wolf, trees, etc.  I have just started working with this guy and I am going to have to come up with a final sketch based on a future discussion of what his priorities are.  I feel confident that I can provide him with a quality product that he will enjoy.  My only real problem is trying to figure out how much to charge him for such a project.  He will provide the mantel, it is already made.  I will do the carving and then stain it, seal it and wax it.  I have only carved a few items on commission so far and could use any help that any one can provide me to figure out what is a reasonable price.  From sample pictures he has shown me, he wants this carved fairly deep, not just a shallow relief.
Any commments out there?
Thanks
Jim
 
From: jdillett at thecarvingshop.net
To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:03:10 -0500
Subject: [Woodcarver] What you all carving?Friends in Carving: Please support our List - visit carverscompanion.com/List/Support.html to donate.
 
 

Just wondering what you all are carving this days. I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen. Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related? Joe Dillett The Carving Shop 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3 Somonauk, IL. 60552 (815) 498-9290 phone (815) 498-9249 fax http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site] http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column] http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett ******************************************************************

Just wondering what you all are carving this days. 

 

I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen.

 

Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related?


Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552

 

(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column]
http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett
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