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View Poll Results: If an item is "hand carved", does that imply hand tools (not power) to you?
Yes - "Hand carved" means hand tools only 153 43.22%
No 201 56.78%
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Old 12-26-2011, 11:37 PM
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How about if I use both? I rout the outline of the letters and the rest is carved with edge tools.
Ron, good point....I say yes. It's no different than using a band/scroll saw to rough in your project. If it's finished by hand, it's hand carved.
By the way, enjoyed your web site. Beautiful work.

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How about if I use both? I rout the outline of the letters and the rest is carved with edge tools.
I would call it beautiful! Great! And a lot of words of praise!
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