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    Default The Wonderful Whittler from OZ

    Was in Woodford today and decided to pop in and peruse the offerings from the local art group's 'annual exhibition'
    As i wandered around the various rooms of the venue i was pleasantly surprised to notice a collection of works by local whittler...Mr James (Jim) Hall,of Peachester,Sunshine Coast.
    Sadly,this talented gentleman passed away a few years ago,however,his works will be housed in a newly constructed premises within the Peachester precinct,for all and sundry to admire!
    His carving implements were rudimentary...but his skills were astounding.
    His preferred timber of choice...White Beech
    What a Wonderful Australian,Wonderful Man,and Wonderful Woodworker
    Here's a few pics to enjoy...MM
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    Beautiful work!

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    Bit more info on the man himself...Mr James(Jim) Hall
    Started whittling when he was 8-9 y.o and continued until he was 80y.o
    Yep...70 odd years creating masterpieces in wood
    He estimated that he had clocked up some 26,000 hours of whittling during this time!
    And most of these were at night using a dimly lit kerosene lamp
    Many of his works each took some 800 hours or about 15 months to complete
    He also built an array of small machines that aided him in displaying his creations
    All out of 'scraps' that were 'lying around'...ingenious!
    Never offered any of his works for sale and EVERY creation he undertook was ALWAYS crafted from a single,solid piece of wood
    The smallest chisel that he used was fashioned from a broken sewing machine needle
    And he used a small pocket knife for creating many of his earlier works
    A truly remarkable fellow indeed...MM
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    Many thanks for the post MM it's a privilege to view them, fantastic application of his talent. Brian.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Durham Lad View Post
    Many thanks for the post MM it's a privilege to view them, fantastic application of his talent. Brian.
    Brian...you are most welcome and so glad you enjoyed the pics
    I felt somewhat privileged when i viewed them also...MM
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    Quote Originally Posted by ClaudeF View Post
    Beautiful work!

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    Beautiful work indeed...MM
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    As i mentioned early in this thread,'Jim's' carving implements were somewhat rudimentary.
    He came from a farming family that were in the true sense of the word,'battlers'!
    Money was scarce...and improvisation of tools was necessary in order to save a dollar
    'Jim' could ill afford sandpaper,however,this clever fellow would use the leaves of the local sandpaper fig...Ficus Coronata...to sand and deliver the smooth finish on his delightful works of art...where there's a will,there's a way ...MM
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    Will be going back into Woodford this week and will see if i can access the exhibition again...if it is still there!
    It is quite comprehensive and i have only captured a fraction thus far in this thread...MM
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    Here's a few more pics...MM
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    Humbled by such genius and essential modesty.
    And my sincere thanks for your efforts to display it for us,

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    And importantly...the man himself...Mr James(Jim)Hall...MM
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    For those interested,this display is currently housed in the arts/historical society room within the Woodford library building
    Open during the week and saturday morning...MM
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    My in-laws live in Peachester, will definitely visit. Only a few hours drive for us. Thanks heaps.
    " We live only to discover beauty, all else is a form of waiting" - Kahlil Gibran

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    Quote Originally Posted by movay_2008 View Post
    My in-laws live in Peachester, will definitely visit. Only a few hours drive for us. Thanks heaps.
    Woodford Historical Society display open for public viewing Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,Saturday and 3rd Monday of each month...Woodford library building.
    Contact Shirley Wallis on (07)54961389 for further info.
    Also a lot of memorabilia focusing on local sawmills,the settlers that came to develop the area and surrounds and most importantly the indigenous folk that called the district their 'home' and 'country'...you'll be enchanted by your visit i'm sure...MM
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    That one clever talented bloke.... Thank you Chris for the photos, Cheers, Peter

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