Charlotte Carving Get Together ?

[WoodWrangler]

Looks like a good time learning how to carve ... sorry I missed it -- I guess this just means I'll need a private lesson on carving one of these days, Pete!

 

[MikeH]

Pete, Let me thank you again for hosting this! I learned that carving is a lot like turning, it's a VERY slippery slope ;-)

It was great to hang out with everyone and even get a little carving done!

I second the thank you Pete! Katie and I had a great time. We had to stop by Woodcraft on the way home to look at gouges and chisels.

 

[ptt49er]

We had to stop by Woodcraft on the way home to look at gouges and chisels.

Look? Come on Mike, tell the truth. What'd ya buy?

 

[MikeH]

Look? Come on Mike, tell the truth. What'd ya buy?

We actually walked out without buying anything. That's two in a row now. Third time's a charm! :rotflm::rotflm::rotflm:

 

[nelsone]

Look? Come on Mike, tell the truth. What'd ya buy?

I think he's waiting on the 15% bag sale! That and figuring out how to break into Katie's piggie bank!:gar-La;

 

[MikeH]

I think he's waiting on the 15% bag sale! That and figuring out how to break into Katie's piggie bank!:gar-La;

Yes and Yes!!! She kept asking me if she could buy them with her money. :gar-La; I told he we needed to wait. What was I thinking????

 

[ptt49er]

You were thinking you'd be in big trouble when you got home if you had let Katie spend all of her money ;-)

 

[MikeH]

You were thinking you'd be in big trouble when you got home if you had let Katie spend all of her money ;-)

Good point! I'm off to work in the gar.....shop. Pete's shop has inspired me to get it cleaned up. :notworthy:

 

[cskipper]

Garshop - new term!

 

[Mike Davis]

It's always fun to meet old friends and make new friends, I think everybody had a great time at Pete's. Here is one of the practice carvings that a few folks worked on.

And one more great photo of a Father enjoying watching his Daughter work.

 

[Rob]

Looks like an awesome time, and just gave me a great idea for a Christmas present for my son. He's into woodburning, I'll bet he would love to start carving.

 

[PeteM]

OK - so everyone has had a taste and sampled the different tools. - sooooooo

How about we do it again next month but this time everyone comes with a project to work on.
More chipping - less chatting :wink_smil

Some places to go for free info., patterns etc.
http://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com/
http://www.carvingpatterns.com/
http://www.norahall.com/
http://www.littleshavers.com/

There are lots more but these should get you started.....

pete

 

[nelsone]

Sounds like a good idea Pete. When do you want to set up the next one?

 

[rcflyer23]

sorry I missed this one. Had to take care of some family obligations. I am in for another one next month. I will take a look at the sites and see what they have.

 

[rcflyer23]

sorry I missed this one. Had to take care of some family obligations. I am in for another one next month. I will take a look at the sites and see what they have.

Actually I know what I would like to do but will look to the experts to find out if it is beyond the reach of a newb.

In this month or last months woodcarving illustrated they have some drink coasters that my wife wants me to carve. Although I don't know if they would be used for coasters or not.

http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/issue44/Chip-Carved-Coasters.php

 

[nelsone]

I haven't done any chip carving, but those may be a good project for the next gathering There were a couple folks that thought those were pretty neat.

 

[ScottM]

Sounds like a great time was had by all. I am sorry I had to miss it. :tinysmile_cry_t:

Can I make a suggestion? How about a sesssion or mini session at the Fall Gathering? It will give others a chance to watch AND it might motivate others to set up other Carving Get Together or Scrolling Get Togethers or Box Making Get Togethers. I think you get the picture.

 

[ptt49er]

Sounds like a great time was had by all. I am sorry I had to miss it. :tinysmile_cry_t:

Can I make a suggestion? How about a sesssion or mini session at the Fall Gathering? It will give others a chance to watch AND it might motivate others to set up other Carving Get Together or Scrolling Get Togethers or Box Making Get Togethers. I think you get the picture.

That sounds like a great idea!!

What ya say Pete and Ed? Are y'all coming to Asheville?

 

[PeteM]

I don't think I'll be able to make the Ashville event but I would like to set up another carving day. I'm thinking Saturday, Oct.25.

The coasters from Woodcarving Mag is a good project. I'll be starting another relief carving so I'll probably be working on that . . . or maybe a chip carved box . . . or ???? :dontknow:

Is the date OK with ya'll ?

pete

 

[rcflyer23]

I don't think I'll be able to make the Ashville event but I would like to set up another carving day. I'm thinking Saturday, Oct.25.

The coasters from Woodcarving Mag is a good project. I'll be starting another relief carving so I'll probably be working on that . . . or maybe a chip carved box . . . or ???? :dontknow:

Is the date OK with ya'll ?

pete

I would love to be able to do those and get a good start on them. The 25th sounds like it would work. I am sure between now and then I can talk the wife in to some carving tools. I mean I am doing this for her and all. :rotflm:

I hate to make another Trip to WoodCraft..:gar-Bi