G'Day Mates from the land down under

[bjbailey]

Originally Posted by Peacewood

Afternoon Barrie! This is my first time too. I live in Virginia, USA in a rual area called Mechanicsville. It's a little northeast of the state capital of Richmond. I started carving as a way to share my art with my sister (totally blind) and my mother (partially blind). I've gone from a Barlow pocket knife to a good set of Flexicut tools. Which tools to you like to use?

I have half a dozen PFEIL full size chisels, an 8 -piece PFEIL palm chisel set and a Flexicut Micro Palm set. I also use 4 PFEIL knives for whittling. My faithful old DREMEL rotary was converted to a recipricating tool this morning. I have tried various themes in relief carving, love spoons, santas and am about to have a go at carving a fish when i find a pattern. regards, Barrie

[bjbailey]

Originally Posted by Blinky Bill

G'donya mate,
Welcome to the board, plenty to see and do here, and a great bunch of people, very generous with their help and advice.
John

G'Day mate.

Small world. I grew up in Portland, Victoria. Which part do you come from?

Barrie

[Riverman]

Hi Barrie, welcome to the group!
Bob

[Chahlie]

Hi All,

Welcome to our little corner of the internet Barrie. There are many people here who have incredible experience and talent, and they all seem to be willing to share. I know you will enjoy your time here, I do!

[Peacewood]

Originally Posted by bjbailey

I have half a dozen PFEIL full size chisels, an 8 -piece PFEIL palm chisel set and a Flexicut Micro Palm set. I also use 4 PFEIL knives for whittling. My faithful old DREMEL rotary was converted to a recipricating tool this morning. I have tried various themes in relief carving, love spoons, santas and am about to have a go at carving a fish when i find a pattern. regards, Barrie

If you're looking for patterns check out the Fox Chappel publishers. I've seen several books about fish carving. Another good source for simple patterns are children's coloring books and the pattern books you find in craft stores.
If you have a friend who can draw that works too!

See ya later!
Pat

[big dave]

howdy and welcome

[wildflower]

Hi Barrie, and welcome to the forum. Awesome group of people here who are willing to share their knowledge, ideas and expertise... so much to see and learn. I never cease to be awed by the fact that here we are, folks from all corners of the globe coming together to share a common interest and passion for woodcarving. Great to have you join us. Enjoy the journey!

Chimo,

Leslie

[Claude]

Welcome to the forum, Barrie!

Claude

[urbansheepdog]

Welcome Barrie! I've only been here for a couple of months..... they're a great bunch on here, really friendly and helpful.