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Old 01-08-2012, 12:01 PM
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I never carved anything before so my first project may be too much for me. I have a pine tree in my back yard that was cut off to about 12 ft. I thought it would make a good totem pole.
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Old 01-08-2012, 05:18 PM
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Go for it. Keep us posted on how progressing.
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Old 01-08-2012, 05:48 PM
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Sounds like a terrific project! Definately let us see your work in progress pics.
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Old 01-08-2012, 07:12 PM
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Yep, go for it, and just have fun! Welcome to the forum.

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Old 01-08-2012, 09:52 PM
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Dollar Bill:
Welcome to the forum. What diameter is the pole? That may suggest choices for figures.
What are your heritage icons? Any recurring figures?
Get the bark off that pole ASAP. The bugs love the juicy wood just inside the bark.

Good idea to cut a slot/groove/channel in the "bad" side, right to the center. Nobody sees poles from the back, the opening helps to relieve the stresses of drying.
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Old 01-09-2012, 04:17 AM
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Hello and welcome to the forum Dollar Bill. I know a bottle collector with your same name. Best regards and safe carving. Paul
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Old 01-09-2012, 05:50 PM
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Have at it. Fire up the saws to rough it out and have fun. Go big. Be safe.
Carve On
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:28 PM
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a bottle collector. thats funney because I used to work in a glass factory making bottles. the carving hasnt started yet.
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:33 PM
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the pole is about 8 inches diameter. I want to figure out the best way to carve it before I start. I dont know if I should wait a while or start while it's still green.
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:35 PM
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I'll take some pics when I get going
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