new hobby

[dallasjr]

Hello all. I just started on a carving adventure. My father in law showed me a small pipe he made when he was around my age and I want to make him a new one. I have plenty of time to practice and I am not in any rush to finish this project. I can't find any good books or tools around this part of Illinois. I was wondering if anyone had any thing they would like to pass on. I would like to read some good how to books prior to getting started. Anyone have anything? I would be willing to send money orders or anything along those lines as well. I know there are videos on line but I like to read. Thanks guys! Have a good one.

[uvawyo]

I too like to read and when I began I just ordered all the back issues of WCI that helped me a lot
Also if you look through the tutorial section of this web sight there are some fine wrtitten tutorials with pictures
The little shavers web sight has some good step by step instructions and tutorials

[breezly]

I would find a carving club in your area they usally have a collection of books that you can borrow to read up on carving and it would only cost you a membership to use them . Mike

[Clifford_Parker]

If you want to carve pipes I would suggest getting the book offered at Pipe Making Information and Supplies from PIMO Pipe Craft

[bigEd_H]

Hi Dallas, welcome to the forum. It's good to have you join us.

[Bill Anderson]

you should look at videos by Gene,he has a few here and a bunch more on u tube whittler0507s channel

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Welcome to the forum. On youtube is also videos from carverswoodshop.

Dave

[brent]

Just remember, that the briarwood is a good deal harder than most carving woods especially if it is burled as most are.
I am merely stating this so one does not go out and become disappointed. Might try initial shaping and such with a softer piece of carving wood before trying the normal woods used in pipemaking.