We have started exploring power carving. Last time we discussed the basic things you would need to get started. Today we discuss what I think is the most important part of power carving, dust collection.
Dust collection is all about your safety. This is an important topic so please don’t mistake any humor as me taking […]
Posted on March 30th, 2008 by John
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I can’t remember the whole song or the name of the band but I do remember the catchy vocal hook “I’ve got the power!” We have discussed the manual side of carving. Today I would like to discuss some basics about power carving.
Posted on March 23rd, 2008 by John
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Hold it!
Hold it right there! I bet the every time you hear this statement you think someone is in trouble. You might even be in trouble right now. I’m not there so I don’t know. I can tell you this: if you don’t have a safe way to hold your wood while you carve you […]
Posted on March 16th, 2008 by John
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The American Woodcarving School was founded in 1974 by Sculptor Michael Denike. Mr. Denike’s dream…a school that’s sole purpose is instructing and promoting the art of Woodcarving. The school holds regular day and evening classes 52 weeks out of the year, and approximately 6 weekend workshops per year.
The regular classes allow the student to work […]
Posted on March 11th, 2008 by John
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Against the backdrop of the world’s most ancient mountains is a special kind of place . . . A place where history lives . . . where tradition lingers . . . where people come together to discover their creative spirit.
Posted on March 11th, 2008 by John
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You ever have anybody tell you that you’re not to sharp? I know how you feel. Those days are over! It’s time to stop living the dull life and get on the razors edge.
I’m not a renowned expert on sharpening but I know it’s important, I know that it’s not as hard as people think, […]
Posted on March 10th, 2008 by John
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This is my first year as a beekeeper. Actually, I don’t even have bees yet. However, I believe in ‘prior proper planning’ so I have undertaken a study of my area and have determined that I will need protection against the black bear. I’ve looked at several methods and have decided on an electric fence. […]
Posted on March 3rd, 2008 by John
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Today we shall discuss gouges. We won’t actually discuss them since I can’t hear you talking but if you don’t mind looking strange you can talk really loudly and I’ll try and listen.
We’ve already talked about knives. They are the number one tool in your tool box. Today we shall discuss gouges. I believe gouges […]
Posted on March 2nd, 2008 by John
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