I'm a fairly experienced woodworker and carver with a conundrum - I want to break into carving large billets or logs (12" or larger diameter - 3 to 6' lengths) and I've got the proper equipment to get going - except the wood... (minor problem to be sure)
So, can anyone help me out with:
A. Finding stock - how to locate dealers/etc who can supply the raw materials
B. Delivery - ideas? I'm without the means to get the stock to my shop right now and frankly I don't think I can wrangle a raw piece that size until a fair amount of material is off it
I'm not picky at this point - I need to "fly some wood" at first to get my experience level up to snuff with the larger sculpture before I narrow on specific species - plus I'm guessing that availability will dictate what I'm working with to some degree. Poplar seems like a decent choice for this area, but I'm interested to see what you all have come across.
Many thanks!
Cris
So, can anyone help me out with:
A. Finding stock - how to locate dealers/etc who can supply the raw materials
B. Delivery - ideas? I'm without the means to get the stock to my shop right now and frankly I don't think I can wrangle a raw piece that size until a fair amount of material is off it
I'm not picky at this point - I need to "fly some wood" at first to get my experience level up to snuff with the larger sculpture before I narrow on specific species - plus I'm guessing that availability will dictate what I'm working with to some degree. Poplar seems like a decent choice for this area, but I'm interested to see what you all have come across.
Many thanks!
Cris