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[CohibaCris]

My name is Cris, and I have the scars to prove I am a wood butcher.

Been carving and general woodworking for about a year now. I would have started sooner but funding for this insane addiction and space wasn't available. I am a closet TV woodworking show junkie, and I think I've watch some of these bits 10-15 times - it doesn't get old.

The carving is my true passion - relief, architectural, sculpture, you name it and I'll try it. I'm decent at it, and completely unafraid (enter the scars) so I hope to get better with experience.

That's it for now - make big wood into smaller wood!
Cris

 

[DaveO]

Welcome Cris, I am glad you could join us. Carving is an aspect of woodworking I haven't tried yet. My wife really wants me to, because her grandfather was a really fine carver. I would love to see some pictures of your work. Please Request a Photo Albumm and post some for us all to see. I look forward to your input in the forums. See you around!!
Dave

 

[Canuck]

Hi Cris and Welcome!!

Have you ever had the opportunity to talk to the guys at the Raleigh Woodcraft regarding carving? There is one fella there (John ...maybe??? I am terrible at remembering names.:crybaby2 that is an excellent carver and often displays some of his work. Pretty amazing stuff and he just uses his trusty pocket knife!

I too would love to see some of your work!

See ya and take care!

Wayne

 

[Ray Martin]

Hi Cris,

Welcome to the NCWW. You'll love this place. I've never tired carving and suspsct I should at least try... I'm a fair portrait artist but that's only two dimentions. My father was a really terrific carver although cabinets, furniture and floors were his trainning and calling. Be sure to post some pics of your work.

Ray

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome, Chris -- I'd love to hear more about your carving -- I've wanted to try some sign or relief carving for starters, but have never gotten past reading a few books about it and buying some basic chisels -- too much time spent on other stuff or lazy, who knows... Anyhow, welcome to the NC Woodworker site and forums -- we think you'll enjoy the sharing folks here and hope you'll add to it!

Rob

 

[cskipper]

Welcome to the group! I am not a carver either. I look forward to seeing your work!

 

[clowman]

Welcome to the group! I would love to see some of your carvings! That is a true art, and it completely escapes me.

 

[skeeter]

Hello Cris and welcome to the site. I am not a carver either but it really intrigues me. Looks like there's a lot of talent in that skill. Please post pix of your work. Again, welcome!

 

[sapwood]

Welcome Cris, we're always glad to have new talent.

BTW, I'm curious about you bio comment that you found NCWoodworker through Fine Woodworking, Taunton Press. How did that happen :?::?::?:

Sapwood

 

[D L Ames]

Cris, welcome to the site. I am glad you could join us. I would love to see some of your carvings. I have very limited experience with carving but had fun trying it. It is a great way to pass time when space and access to tools is limited.

D L