new event: Lake Placid Woodcarving Experience: September 17,18,19, 2010

[JimODea]

Hi

I am putting together a new event: Lake Placid Woodcarving Experience: September 17,18,19, 2010 Northwoods Inn, Lake Placid, NY details at http://lake-placid-woodcarving.webs.com/ 4 classes including Eldon Humpherys, Ross Oar, Chris Howard and Leah (Wachter) Goddard teaming up on a single project, and Jim O'Dea - jeodea@aol.com 941-697-2002 cell

I also want to remind you there are several events going on this summer you may want to take in:

Northeast Woodcarvers Roundup http://newroundup.webs.com/2010class.html

Indiana Woodcarvers Summer Camp -
http://www.counciloakwoodcarvers.com/indiana_summer_camp_front_page.html

Fall Carve-in at Cherry Ridge, Honesdale, PA -
http://cherryridge-woodcarvers.webs.com/ which is in conjunction with the
Quilter's Retreat at Cherry Ridge, Honesdale, PA - http://quilters-retreat.webs.com/

Woodcarvers Retreat in New England (in RI) -
http://woodcarvers-retreat.webs.com

and check out for next year:
NHK Ontario Woodcarvers Roundup Canada - http://nhkroundup.webs.com

Michigan Woodcarvers Roundup - http://www.evartroundup.com/

[Thor]

Jim puts on a great event! If you can make it to any of them, it is well worth your time.
Christina

[JimODea]

Thanks Christina.

In another thread you mention the GA humidity getting to your tools. I had that same problem with woodworking machinery up north in the spring when cold metal tools and warm moist spring air collided. I solved it with Boeig T-9 about 20+ years ago with a once year application on those tools. When I moved to FL I found tools left over the summer rusted also, so I started using T-9 on them also all the way up the shank. It works great and on the woodcarving tools I haven't needed a reapplication in several years. Only the cuttig edge is a problem on an annual basis as the honig obviously wers away the T-9, so I spray a little T-9 on a rag and wipe the cuttig edges before I leave for the summer, they are always good when I return in fall (have too may tools to carry north). see description at Rust < Corrosion Prevention

available on lots of web sites at varying prices.

[Thor]

Thanks Jim,
I just finished honing all of my tools yesterday and putting a wax/solvent compound on them that works really well. I will look into your recommendation.
C

[Kadiddle]

Yahooo, only 45 miles from the house. Great time of the year for leaf peepers also.
Carve On
Kadiddle

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

I agree with Christina, Jim puts on a great event. I can't wait till the next Fl. roundup, it really is a great time.

Dave

[JimODea]

Hi,
Just wanted to let you know that the Lake Placid Woodcarving Experience is shaping up quite nicely, all classes are a go. The student to teacher ratio of about 5 to one offers a fantastic oportunity for individual attention.

details at The Lake Placid Woodcarving Experience