A little introduction

[daveonawave]

Hello My names Dave. And I live in Burry Port South Wales (UK). I have alsways fancied getting into wood carving so I bought myself a cheap set of gouges and a little knife for Christmas.

Well, I have been busy up my shed and here are my first two creations. The first one I did (the wood man) is a bit rough but I was seeing what the tools wood do. I quiet like the tortoise and my youngest boy thinks it is fantastic = which is all that counts to me.

Im sure you will see a few more posts poping up from me from time to time. And I am planning to spend some time looking for tips etc... on this site.

Dave.

[Lazy Carver]

Hello Dave,
I have the same disease you do, as well as everyone here... Once you pick up the knife, you can't seem to put it down... Those are excellent first time pieces! Wow! You have the apt to take it to the next level! Welcome to the WCI family! Breakfast is at 8, make up your bed, and don't forget to brush you serrated edge teeth! Drop a line and don't be afraid to ask questions....
Sincerely, Rob Vega (Lazy Carver)
PS... Don't forget to comb your mustache hairs over your blanket at night! I DO!

[Bruce Bird]

Hi Dave
Not bad for your first time.What wood did you use?
Bruce

[daveonawave]

Not sure what timber I used it was just an off cut of the kiln dried soft wood I bought to make my work bench. Its probably pine or something. It was easy to carve with the grain but it would tear easy across the grain. mind you, my tools aint the sharpest (yet).

[DanJohnson]

You did a good job on both but I especially like the turtle.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

welcome to the forum Dave.

Dave

[breezly]

Welcome to the forum

[Riverman]

Hi Dave, welcome to the group!
Carvings look great!
Bob

[Boydman]

Hi Dave,

You definitely have the skills to make anything that you set your mind to. We have a couple fellas on the fourm from your area....Simon Lawton and I are working on a project. Welcome, and yes, the tools make all the difference sometimes.

Greg

[MoroCreek]

Dave,

I'm so new here, I hope it's appropriate for me to welcome you as well. You'll find a tremendous amount of knowledge among the membership..... that they are readily willing wo share. They sure have with me over the last few weeks. Those are wonderful carvings.... especially for your first time!