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Old 01-13-2012, 06:01 PM
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Default A newbeeee carver
Will be taking my first real carving lesson at the Woodcraft Shop in Bettendorf Iowa on the 19th of this month..
Ive been over there on Thursday nite open carving and eveybody is just great and want to help.
My biggist fear is never being able to keep my knife sharp
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A great way to start carving is to take a carving workshop. I think all carvers worry about keeping their tools sharp and it just comes with time--along the way other carvers will help you learn how to sharpen. The good folks at the Woodcraft shop will be a big help to you, too. You're lucky if you're close to their shop to take advantage of their expertise.

Good luck and have fun--welcome to this forum.
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Welcome to the forum............Ron
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Hi and welcome to the group!
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Old 01-15-2012, 04:47 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Great folks at TWCS!

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Old 01-16-2012, 07:38 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Learning to sharpen can be perplexing but will get easier with practice. When I started the trend was to use various x-acto blades while you learned.
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Hello and welcome to the forum. Have fun at your woodcarving lesson. Safe carving. Paul
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Old 01-19-2012, 01:51 PM
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Don't worry about keeping the knife sharp, when the carving is sharp! Just let it happen. If you need help, don't ever be afraid to ask! The only silly question, is the one never asked! Welcome to the WCI family. People here will be sure glad to help! Help you in any way i can.
Good Luck, and Best wishes!, Rob V. (Lazy Carver)
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