New member

rktucker · #1 12-30-2007, 06:55 PM

Hello All:

I'm a new carver. I've been lurking on various web sites for a little over a year now. I've purchased some tools and done a few carvings.

I've made a few Christmas ornaments, some Santa heads and sets of Lynn Diel's Flat Plane Nativities for each of my 2 daughters. I carved the Nativity sets while recuperating from surgery the summer before last. I've attached a photo of one set.

I've been having fun loading up with tools and have some Pfeil, Flexcut and Henry Taylor tools and a twenty-odd year old Marples carving set. I like the Pfeil's the best so far.

I'm intrigued by Scandinavian style carving and Celtic art but I plan on tackling all sorts of things my wife wants.

Rick Tucker
Conception Bay South
Newfoundland, Canada

pallin · #2 12-30-2007, 10:23 PM

Welcome. Looks like you are off to a good start with your carving. I suggest that you look thru some of the carvers galleries to get some ideas for future projects. When you see an item that is of interest, look at other items from the same carver.

Thor · #3 12-30-2007, 10:45 PM

You already do excellent work. The camels are my favorites.
I'll look forward to seeing more.
Welcome.
Thor

Mottles · #4 12-30-2007, 11:25 PM

Hi Rick, welcome and what a nice way to introduce yourself with your Nativity carving. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Kathy

tucker1931 · #5 12-31-2007, 08:10 AM

Hi there Tucker, I like yer carvings and I sort of like yer name as well. Welcome aboard, great bunch of people here and always willing to offer help when ever needed.
Cliff

Irishman · #6 12-31-2007, 08:20 AM

Hello Rick,

Another east coaster! Wecome. Very nice Nativity scene. You can tell that there is talent there. It sounds like you enjoy all sorts of carving styles. Look forward to viewing your work.
Patrick

Joy · #7 12-31-2007, 08:50 AM

Welcome.! Thanks for sharing your work. It is a great way to introduce yourself. You did a very nice job on the nativity set.

squbrigg · #8 01-01-2008, 12:37 PM

Welcome aboard Rick bye! Not many members from The Rock, so it is good to have you aboard. Celtic is fun to carve, so many variations. Have fun with us.

Bob

slather · #9 01-03-2008, 01:02 AM

Welcome Rick , I'm sure you will keep mommy happy with the fine looking work you are doing.

Al

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