Advice re: woodcarving for Delia?

[pegkerr]

Anyone know someone locally here in the twin cities who might be willing to help Delia do a beginning woodcarving project? We don't have any tools (and frankly, I'm not keen to invest in them, if this interest doesn't go anywhere). Is there anyone out there who has tools, who would be willing to show her how to do a simple beginning project?

Let me know. Thanks.

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[tesla-aldrich.livejournal.com]

What I'm learning is basically cabinetmaking, which uses different tools and techniques from carving. I know people who do turnings, but no-one on my radar does hand-carving.

It might be worth a trip to Rockler (31st & Lyndale) to ask them about low-cost options for classes/tool use.

Sorry I couldn't immediately be of more help. I will, however, ask around, and let you know if anything turns up.

[wilfulcait.livejournal.com]

I would lay odds that there is a local member of the SCA who is doing carving and would be willing to teach her. There are usually Arts & Sciences get-togethers where people try different things, and carving is not an uncommon one. I can try to see if someone local to you is doing carving, if you'd like?

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

That would be great if you could. Thank you!

[wilfulcait.livejournal.com]

I've tried step one, which is sending an email to the Laurels' list to see if you have anyone who is known for teaching wood carving. Let's see what that turns up.

[kerryp.livejournal.com]

Hello,

I do some carving.

I don't know what kind of carving she is planning, but a lot of it can be done with very simple tools. What ever you buy or borrow, please do not neglect the safety items. My guess is that you will not be able to borrow them in her size. They are well worth the price. Check out the following items:

carver's safety glove at - http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=1342

leather thumb guards - http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1351

I consider BOTH of the above necessary for carving.

The other two things I use the most are:

Flexcut large cutting knife, item F - http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=1977

flexcut slipstrop - used to keep the knife sharp (in most cases instead of a stone) - http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4364

Good luck

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

What does she want to carve? If it's something flat, she could start out carving on rubber erasers. Minimum investment, inexpensive tools, more giving surface is easier to work with. If she wants to do something more 3-D, then no, but carving rubber might be a good eay place to start.

K.

[wilfulcait.livejournal.com]

Peg -- I was at an SCA "flea market" today and happened to come across a very inexpensive set of X-Acto chip carving tools and a basic woodcarving book, which I'm going to send your way. You can pass them on to Delia as you see fit. I've also got a couple of contact names on the carving thing, but I'll send you email on those from my office next week (where I have everything in one place).

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

That is INCREDIBLY nice of you. Thank you! We will look forward to receiving them.

[wilfulcait.livejournal.com]

These are finally, finally going in the mail today.

They are very sharp. Tell Delia that I ask that she be careful, lest she end up with the traditional wood-workers nickname of "One Thumb Kerr."