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Old 04-10-2011, 04:29 PM
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thanks for that Hugh, sadly i have just checked the back issues available and they only go as far back as winter/spring 1998.
you dont happen to know if it was posted on this forum do you?
Did a quick search nothing came up (sounds just what i was looking for too)
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Old 04-12-2011, 05:14 PM
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Neil the book "carving wildfowl canes and walking sticks with power" you suggested arrived today. thanks for the tip, its full of useful ideas and patterns.
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Kev,

I am glad you found Frank Russell's book useful, looking forward to seeing photos your next stick.

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Old 04-15-2011, 11:52 AM
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Neil if also been advised to get this book. according to reviews its the encyclopaedia of bird carving. have you seen it?
Game Bird Carving: Amazon.co.uk: Bruce Burk: Books
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Old 04-15-2011, 01:46 PM
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Kev,

I have not seen this book up close. Lori Corbett recommends this book on her web site under How to Books (near the end of the page: Whispering Eagle Studio - Demos

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Old 04-15-2011, 08:31 PM
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Kev, You are getting some great advice here. If I could add anything it would be to carve more, worry about the best book less. Good advice from a carver who reads many books and too few carvings to show for it. Larry
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