Welcome to the Woodcarving Illustrated Message Board, an online wood carving forum community where you can join thousands of carvers from around the world discussing all things related to carving. To gain full access to the message board you must register for a free account. As a registered member you will be able to:
  • Browse over 90,000 posts.
  • Communicate privately with other carvers from around the world.
  • Post your own photos or view from 3,500 user submitted images.
  • Gain access to exclusive wood carving promotions offered by Wood Carving Illustrated and Fox Chapel Publishing.
All this and much more is available to you absolutely free when you register for an account, so sign up today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact the Woodcarving Illustrated Message Board's Support Team.

Go Back   Woodcarving Illustrated Message Board > Wood Carving > Carving Wood & Materials
Connect with Facebook

Carving Wood & Materials

Reply
Share Thread:
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-07-2003, 10:17 PM
Guest
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default wooden bases

I'm looking for finished wood bases of various sizes and shapes that I can use when I don't have time to make my own. I know there's a place back EAST because I talked to a carver recently who mentioned it, but he couldn't remember the name or place. I haven't seen any advertised in Chip Chats or anywhere else.

Any help? Sure would appreciate the info.
Thanks
Donna T
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-08-2003, 07:17 AM
Callynne's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 2,729
Default Re: wooden bases

Donna, two places I have seen bases are in my Little Shavers and MDI catalogs. MDI has the biggest selection, finished and unfinished and different shapes. I don't know if they have any shown on their website, the address is www.mdiwoodcarvers.com if you want to check it out or order their catalog if you don't get it.
Rick at Little Shavers, address rick@littleshavers.com would be a good person to check with too. I only see a couple round and oval bases in their catalog but he's good at helping you find what you're looking for. Let us know how you make out, I for one will be most interested, a few of the carvings I have drawn up for this year will require bases and not making my own would be a real time saver. Good luck! Callynne
__________________
www.deborahcall.com
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-08-2003, 03:53 PM
Guest
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: wooden bases

Donna T,

I have purchased bases from:

Blue Ribbon Bases
100K Knickerbocker Ave
Bohemia, N.Y. 11716
1-888-692-9257

Good people to work with.

Good Luck
Woody01
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-08-2003, 08:47 PM
Guest
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: wooden bases

you might also look in any local craft store, most of them have sections of wood products which while not specifically meant as a base could easily be used for such. just a thought.

Dave
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-10-2003, 06:36 AM
Guest
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: wooden bases

Woody, Callynne, and Dave E,
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll check them out over the weekend when I have more time.

Making bases reminds me of a sign I saw once at a craft show. 'Sure you could make it yourself for less $, but WILL you.' Sometimes time is harder to come by to make bases than just giving in and buying some that are already cutout, sanded, and finished--ready to use!

I'll let you know what I find out. If anyone else knows of other suppliers, let us know.

Donna T
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Lynn: Question about your bases. Claude General Wood Carving 4 02-17-2007 09:25 PM
Pre-finished Wood bases Mark N. Akers General Wood Carving 3 01-28-2007 06:58 AM
Oval Jig..Great for making bases. Lynn O. Doughty Wood Carving Tips and Techniques 2 04-06-2006 11:38 AM
Online Source for Custom Bases? Fishcarver51 General Wood Carving 1 11-24-2005 03:24 PM
Bending Pewter Bird Feet to fit Bases AlArchie Animal and Bird Carving 4 03-07-2003 08:31 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:35 AM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2000 - 2010 Fox Chapel Publishing Co., Woodcarving Illustrated

SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2