question for gene messer

[ralphtaff]

I have just started carving. i use a pocket knife at this time my question is where are your patterns that you cut out on the bandsaw. i keep forgetting the steps on the bear that you cut out of a block of wood and you stated that you usually bandsaw it some before you start to carve. It would be helpfull to get some patterns to practice on. Where i am at when i can carve i do not have access to a computer to help me remember where to start . I cut out a few axes out of cedar,walnut and cherry and one boot out of aspen. Never again with aspen it sneaks up on you and bites you.the toe brokeoff and i got cut real bad. Got to watch that grain all the time. any way a few patterns for beginners would be very helpful.

[Al_Hillis]

Hello ralphtaff , welcome to the board , I,m sure Gene will get back to you soon

[gene-messer]

Ralph .. Iam sorry I didnt see your post at first .. forgive me ..

as far as my patterns .. some I make myself and others I will get from a book or magazine ..

message me on out private messages what you are looking for and I will help you ..

Gene