Looking for other local carvers

[deb]

Hi,
Anyone else on here from the NM area? I know someone named Mel answered once, but I seem to have lost that note. I was just wondering how many other people here are from this area.
Thanks
deb

[Mitchell]

Moved to a better location for responses.....

[John_C]

ME ME ME Hi I live her I think we talked about the cottonwood

Albuquerque

[deb]

hey john! I also talked to someone named Mel I believe. Do you belong to a carving group here? I have just ordered more bark from Canada and can't wait for it to get here. There is a big differentc in that versus what we have here. I just wanted to talk to someone locally and see what there is to offer here. I have only seen groups in Cruces or woodworking groups. Just wondered.
Deb

[John_C]

the carvers meet at the Woodcraft store on Wednesdays call Phil at the store or Bill they can fill in the details they also meet at a church but I don't know the particulars. Regarding cottonwood bark Have you tried carving the branches the wood is like carving butter it is smooth I think it carves better then Basswood and is more forgiving it is not as chippy.the finish is a lot better too. you can get a high gloss just from buffing the piece after sanding.

[Robert Cahill]

I live in the Truth or Consequence area. We have a carving club that meets Mon. and thurs 8:30 am to 11:a.m.
There is also a carving club near Las Cruces.

[deb]

thanks john. nope, i have tried the root, did a bit today but it was tough. i will have to try some branches. okay, this may be a dumb queestion, but green or old wood? thanks
debbie

[Kenny_S]

MelNM is from Albuquerque also, but I have not seen him on here for a while!

Where ya be Mel???????