[Shannor]

Thank you all for the welcome. I decided to pick up a small off-cut of wood from something my husband used for making shelves and have a play around to get a feel for carving. It's totally different to anything I've ever done before, but definitely great fun. I think the piece is far to small to work beyond a rough though, as it's only an inch long segment of 3x1. Still, it'll make a nice token in my medicine pouch

I do have a Dremel in the house, but I've never been too amazingly confident with hand-held power tools. I think my forte lies in hand tools and shop tools. I hope this doesn't become a limiting factor.

[slather]

Welcome to the site. Its sounde like you are hooked with carving. there is lots to learn and this is an excellant place to start.

AL




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