[johnwilldo]

Hello All,

I am in the early stages of exploring the challenges of wood carving. I often stay at an RV resort in Mesa, AZ, for the winter and there is a wonderful group of talented carvers who produce some really great things. I would like to get a head start on characature carving and need to find a good first project and tutorial information, on tools, how to sharpen, how to not cut off more than five fingers on the first project...that sort of thing.

[Ron T]

Hi John,

Welcome to the WCI board and carving.

I used to go to Yuma to visit my friend who was a snowbird from Canada. Some of my other friends just left Mesa to work up in No. Cal.

Enjoy the RV life and carving.

[AlArchie]

Try contacting Rick Ferry at Little Shavers Wood Carving Supply

He has a few tutorials and roughouts for beginners, along with info on sharpening and just about anything else you'll need to get started. He's good people to deal with...fair and honest!

Al

[Mottles]

Hi and welcome, we have family in Mesa make the run down the hill about twice a month. Little Shavers is an excellent place to get started. Rick and Teresa are super folks and good honest business folks.
Kathy

[Simplyme]

You can also try to view Gene's video on youtube..........There a god send...........very helpfull

[wood-whittler]

hello and welcome to the board, if you want a book or two try any of pete leclair books good books and a good teacher. rick at little shavers will also be a good help.

bart

[johnwilldo]

Thanks, Bart

I will look into the Pete Leclair books and Rick's Little shavers.

John