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08-15-2007, 06:57 AM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,211
| | As a new carver in preparation, I'm wondering If there are any other carvers in my local area. That's Dunnville Ontario Canada. It sure would be nice to meet someone on the local level.  , is it better to use green wood as opposed to dead wood to carve a walking stick, would appreciat any and all input.
Thanks | 
08-15-2007, 07:31 AM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tifton, Georgia
Posts: 1,080
| | Re: As a new carver in preparation, I'm wondering Green wood is easier to carve than dry.... But green wood may also crack on you. Most people seal the ends of the stick and let it dry for 1-2 years before carving. But heck, I would go for it just oil it down after carving it. Watco oil or tongue oil works well. 5 coats or sooooooo
Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy it here.
Greg | 
08-15-2007, 07:50 AM
|  | Moderator | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Western NY
Posts: 1,427
| | Re: As a new carver in preparation, I'm wondering tucker,
you might want to check out the show in Toronto in October (20-21st), its listed under "Calendar of Events" on this website. It would be a good way to meet some carvers of all skill levels. | 
08-15-2007, 09:04 AM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada
Posts: 740
| | Re: As a new carver in preparation, I'm wondering Welcome Tucker, You might want to check Ontario Wood Carvers Association website at http://www.ontariowoodcarvers.com/ If you do not find what you need here, send them email - they will be happy to help. The show in October should be a good one - a lot of good carvers to meet and make friends. Fred | 
08-15-2007, 02:01 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,211
| | Re: As a new carver in preparation, I'm wondering Thanks guys, I was at CHIPPING AWAY store yesterday and they suggested green wood as well, by the way, wow, what a store. Can't wait to go back and buy some tools (once I figure out what I need). | 
08-15-2007, 02:04 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,211
| | Re: As a new carver in preparation, I'm wondering Hi Fred, didn't realize who you were till I checked your web site. You sure do wonderful work and I am honored that you took a momment to say hello. Good luck to you sir.
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