[Texas_Jim]

Guess I should introduce myself. I've been a member for a while but I've been inactive. I live in the Fort Worth, Texas area but I am currently working on a contract in North Carolina.

I started carving a couple of dogs about a year ago and started with a book by Tom Wolfe. The book was a great help. I am mostly "self-taught" through the use of different carving books. Just after joining a carving club in Grapevine, I moved east for work. I have also done some relief carvings and Santas.

I am 55 years old, married to the same woman for 34 years and I have a 25 year old son and a 22 year old daughter. I am a computer programmer and contractor and it will be a few more years before I retire.

I've noticed that I tend to collect tools and books and sharpening machines and sometimes squeeze in some carving. Mostly because I am better at collecting than carving.

I've learned some great things from this message board and look forward to participating in the discussions.

Jim Pope

[Nancy_G]

Hey Jim -- Glad to see your intro. What sharpening machines do you have and which are your favorites? Mine is Rick in Seattle - LOL

[Clifford_Parker]

Hi Jim,

Glad to have you with us. The more input we have here the better off we all are.

[squbrigg]

Welcome aboard Jim! Sound like you'll fit right in around here. Love to see your dogs! I'm attempting mine right now, and while I'm making one heck of a pile of dust, it's a challenge!

Bob

[Kenny_S]

Welcome Jim, Been to Grapevine Texas several times. Have a real nice Carving show there. Love the mainstreet.


often with your question, you will get answers for sure.

[Texas_Jim]

Nancy,

I bought a Tormek a year ago. Prior to that I had trouble sharpening V tools and gouges. It's a great machine and mostly I just need to use the leather stopping wheels to keep the edges in shape.

While carving, I do strop frequently using the flexcut profile board.

[Chahlie]

Hi Jim,

Welcome to our little community. I'm sure you will find it an informative, interesting and friendly place. I am still somewhat of a newbee myself...mostly self taught from books and advice from the many wonderful people who frequent here.

Again...welcome!

Chahlie

[Mitchell]

Texas Jim,

There are a lot of clubs in North Carolina.... not sure where you are working right now, but there is a medium-sized show coming up in Charlotte during the weekend of the 19th of Feb.

[Donna_T]

Welcome Texas Jim,
We're so glad you joined us. You know, there are good people who are good carvers all over the place. And most of us carve more some times --less other times. Hope to see you on here more now....come back soon and often!

Donna T

[rolds]

I share UR intrest in collecting tools as I'm an old farm boy and a maintance man retired from Ford I like to tinker. I made two different sharpening machines and modified two snag grinders this last summer.

randal

BTW UR is ..- .-.