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<DIV>Well Richard it seems we have other things in common too. I'm not from Origan but I am from Springfield, Missouri that is. I missed the Corps so much I moved back to Jacksonville after I gave up trying to become a millionaire. You have inspired me, I have a Colt Model 1911 45. It's grips aren't broken like the ones you replaced on that 38 but it would look better with a new set of grips if I could match yours or come close. W hat wood species did you use? </DIV>
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<DIV>Your lathe looks interesting too. I'm currently installing a dust collector of my own design using an old Vacuum cleaner. On paper it works.</DIV>
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<DIV>I think I missed something. Is there an e-mail address that sends to all woodcarvers with one click?.... Maybe I'm there.</DIV>
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<DIV>Good to hear from you Top.</DIV>
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<DIV>Simper If. </DIV>
<DIV>Richard R. Boyd</DIV>
<DIV>Capt. USMC Retd.</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>From:</B></I> <A href="mailto:zwwizard@msn.com">RICHARD L ROMBOLD</A></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>Date:</B></I> 11/2/2008 11:26:13 AM</DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>To:</B></I> <A href="mailto:woodcarver@carverscompanion.com">[Woodcarver]</A></DIV>
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<DIV>Welcome aboard Richard. it's good to have another MARINE here. And being named Richard doesn't hurt either.</DIV>
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<DIV>Richard L. Rombold<BR>WIZARD WOODWORKING<BR>489 N. 32nd. St.<BR>Springfield, Or .97478</DIV>
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<DIV> Take a look at my mess and work.<BR> <A title=http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=thewizz href="http://www.PictureTrail.com/gallery/view?username=thewizz">http://www.PictureTrail.com/gallery/view?username=thewizz</A></DIV>
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<DIV>"Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup"ichard doesn't hurt either.</DIV>
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<DIV>Hello Woodcarvers,</DIV>
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<DIV>Matt Kelley said I might introduce myself to you all.</DIV>
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<DIV>To introduce myself I'll start by telling you I'm really new to wood carving but I am totally engrossed with it.</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm a retired US Marine, I retired in 1970 so you know I've got some years behind me. After the Corps I've been a builder, and an Architect without portfolio. </DIV>
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<DIV>Last year my wife learned that our county's Senior Center had an experienced wood carver who volunteered time showing seniors how to carve. She suggested, as wives do, that I try my hand at wood carving. I had never considered wood carving as something I would be interested in but I went to meet the the gentleman anyway. In less than two hours he had me convinced I could do an acceptable job of making a block of wood look like a European Santa Clause. That was in November 2007. Now I have small caricatures, relief's, a few dozen love spoons, wood spirits and Santa pin scattered around the nation. Inexpensive Christmas presents that inspire friends and family to encourage me.</DIV>
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<DIV>I been reading every wood carving article I get my hands on. I've converted my small shop into a wood carving studio. I pursue other hobbies too but one might think me a compulsive obsessive when it comes to wood carving....</DIV>
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<DIV align=left>I've developed a web page showing our small Senior Carvers Group and included a link to my personal web page showing carvings I have completed. </DIV>
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<DIV align=left>I've entered two completions sofar, one won second place in our county fair. The other is an art show held by our local Community College art department. They haven't released the judges decisions yet.... Anticipation!</DIV>
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<DIV align=left>I Hope to learn.</DIV>
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