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Old 07-15-2006, 04:26 AM
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I've carved small item like little men and even golfballs, none of which has ever come out right, but this my first attempt to really carve seriously.
I found out about woodspirits on line and fell in love with them so i had to try one. I used a small peice of pin cherry, the only thing i had on hand, and boy is it tough.

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Old 07-15-2006, 04:47 AM
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Excellent first carving, and cherry although holding detail is one of the hardest woods I have ever tried to carve. Well done , looking forward to seeing your next attempt.

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Old 07-15-2006, 05:04 AM
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To tell you the truth Ash, and in responce to your post in my welcoming, this is a door knocker and only about 12 inches long. I couldn't get the whole thing in the pic and still get the detail, sorry.
But any who, thanks for the nice words and with words like those i'll only strive to get better.

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Oh !
Ok Michael . Still a well done job.. and 12 inches .. A gnome waliking staff .... Awesome
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Pretty darn good for a first effort. Welcome to the world of woodcarving, you'll never regret taking that first step!

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Old 07-15-2006, 07:35 AM
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Michael....Very nice job, great little tool too, carving jack, try to get a piece of cottonwood bark, you'll fall in love carving woodspirits in them, very soft to carve too. Looking forward to seeing more carvings posted as you get them done.

By the way, welcome to the world of word carving, I learn something new all the time from the other members. Bill
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Michael -- that looks one of your first 100. Fine job.
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Old 07-15-2006, 07:50 AM
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Michael, Very nice wood spirit! Knox County, you're a neighbor! Keep carving and post your work. If you're interested, we have a nice little group that gets together each Tuesday AM to carve, whittle, and solve the worlds problems. I guess you'd have to be retired for middle of the week day time stuff. Tom H
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Nice carving, Michael. That "wood" make a dandy nightstick for your local beat cop! I had the late snow take down my pincherry tree....maybe I'll try a hunk of that for a stick....hmmmmm.

Anyway a big WELCOME!

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I think that is outstanding for a first carving.
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