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Old 05-12-2010, 04:13 PM
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I just got a 1 1/2x 1 1/2 x 15
3 1x1x5s
and 1 1/4 x 5x 6 feet peices of basswood does anyone have any suggestions for what i could do with the wood preferably whittling projects.
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Old 05-12-2010, 04:49 PM
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sounds good to make santas lots of them , have fun
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Old 05-13-2010, 07:48 AM
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Miniature decoys or glue up for bigguns.Tony
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Old 05-13-2010, 01:59 PM
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use the 1 x 1 and 1.5 x 1.5 to make a bunch of carvings from Gene's videos or Arleen's videos. The large board can be cut into pieces and glued up for larger carvings, or cut into strips for more of the little ones.

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Old 05-13-2010, 02:04 PM
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Start early for Christmas ornaments and Santas

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Old 05-19-2010, 05:45 PM
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Why not try a Word Whimsey? See Spring 2010 Woodcarving Illustrated.
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Old 05-19-2010, 09:02 PM
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I agree with Claude , Practice , Practice & more Practice!!
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