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    REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in

    I'm in
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    Hi JJF Great tutorial, very well done. Am...

    Hi JJF
    Great tutorial, very well done.
    Am waiting to see the finished piece. Will it be framed or finished in some other way.

    Thank you
  3. Thread: Qld White Beech

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    The best Australia has to offer ,along with Huon...

    The best Australia has to offer ,along with Huon pine.
  4. Thread: le fundraiseur

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    Very clever Undie. You have a brilliantt...

    Very clever Undie. You have a brilliantt imagination and I always enjoy seeing your work.

    Thanks
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    Yes, agree with every one, just brilliant...

    Yes, agree with every one, just brilliant carving.
    Welcome to the forum.
  6. Thread: Gargoyle-sticks

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    Just love Gargoyles, and what a great piece of...

    Just love Gargoyles, and what a great piece of carving.
    Thanks for showing.
  7. Thread: sign in

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    Thanks guys, the cookie/cache is ok, because I am...

    Thanks guys, the cookie/cache is ok, because I am remembered on other sites.
  8. Thread: sign in

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    sign in

    When I sign in the "remember me" button does not work.
    Any idea how to fix this problem.
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    Welcome to the forum, I hope you can find the...

    Welcome to the forum, I hope you can find the time to visit often.

    A divine carving, with great detail in both the Falcon and frame.

    Very likeable.
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    Very nice. It looks so clean and crisp. Well...

    Very nice. It looks so clean and crisp.
    Well done my friend.
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    Nice start. I will be following along.

    Nice start. I will be following along.
  12. Thread: L''ecorche..

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    Great thread Undie. Thanks for your insight. A...

    Great thread Undie. Thanks for your insight.

    A sculpture like that would be nice at home to have available as a reference piece.
  13. Thread: Sense's pole.

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    I like it Rob. Congratulations

    I like it Rob. Congratulations
  14. Thread: Birch Greenman

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    Great work. I think it is a quality piece, very...

    Great work. I think it is a quality piece, very well carved . You should be on top of the world and patting yourself on the back.

    How much time will you leave it to settle down.

    Terry
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    How about a pic Robson.

    How about a pic Robson.
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    G'day Sebastiaan, very nicely done, you must feel...

    G'day Sebastiaan, very nicely done, you must feel really pleased with the way this guy turned out.

    What is the finish you used, he looks very well presented.

    It is good to see someone else...
  17. Thread: Court jester

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    Thanks Robthechisel, I think all of Norbury's...

    Thanks Robthechisel, I think all of Norbury's instruction methods are great.
    I have three of his books maybe 4 and they are well explained with lots of photo's and drawings.
    This new method of...
  18. Thread: Court jester

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    Thanks guys for your comments. Christos ,That is...

    Thanks guys for your comments.
    Christos ,That is just the way it turned out. I have got to take what I get when I carve.
  19. Thread: Court jester

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    Court jester

    The Court Jester is a Ian Norbury piece from his new downloadable instructional series. I downloaded the first 5 of 15 lessons. About $1.62 per lesson
    Anyway the Jester is Queensland Maple, 260 mm...
  20. Thread: Which chisels ?.

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    which chisels

    G'day Durham
    Bribie Island woodcrafters club has a wednesday morning chisel carving group which can offer lots of advice.
    Would be great to see you there.
    Regards
    Terry
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    100% denatured alcohol

    I asked this question years back. Here is the reply from Neil.




    Industrial Methylated Spirits or 100% IMS sometimes sold as Ethanol all the same thing. !00% isn't pure alcohol it is denatured...
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    Little Octopus

    Outstanding piece Featherwood, congratulations.
    I can see your need for some micro chisels.
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    Xmas present

    Hi Seb,
    I think you have done a great job, very close to the money.
    Only acouple of points I would pick up on ,if you do not mind.
    1. The bottom lip needs to be back a fraction from the top lip....
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    G'day Whittling, been away and just found your...

    G'day Whittling, been away and just found your post.
    Great work on the tutorial, I have really enjoyed the read and the way you have explained things.
  25. Thread: WIP White Beech

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    Looks great, Movay, everything seems alive and...

    Looks great, Movay, everything seems alive and moving.
    How would it look with a mirror behind it in the frame. Will be great to see the completed piece.
  26. Thread: John Howard

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    John Howard

    Here is my take on John Howard, Australian Prime Minister 1996 to 2007.

    jelutong, 180 mm high and finished with wipe on poly.

    Regards
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    Yes, OAK is the timber for medival furniture. If...

    Yes, OAK is the timber for medival furniture. If you want mango, then try any of the wook working clubs in Queensland.
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    I like it, you have done a nice job. What do you...

    I like it, you have done a nice job.
    What do you think of the Paulownia.

    Terry
  29. Thread: Line drawings

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    Thanks, no iphone as yet for this old dog, but...

    Thanks, no iphone as yet for this old dog, but will take a note down for the future.
  30. Thread: WIP White Beech

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    Can see nice movement starting to devolop Movay....

    Can see nice movement starting to devolop Movay. Keen to see more as it moves along.
  31. Thread: A DUD Carving

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    Seb,sorry I never posted height. It is a small...

    Seb,sorry I never posted height. It is a small carving, Head to toe it is 190 mm
  32. Thread: A DUD Carving

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    Thanks Michael, I understand what you are saying....

    Thanks Michael, I understand what you are saying.
    Movay, you make a very interesting point. By drawing the lines of force or movement,it should transfer into understanding the flow of your carving....
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    Thanks Michael,I understand what you are saying....

    Thanks Michael,I understand what you are saying.
    Movay, you make a very interesting point. Drawing the lines of force or movement should transfer into understanding the flow of your carving much...
  34. Thread: A DUD Carving

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    Thanks guys for your repleis and Whittling for...

    Thanks guys for your repleis and Whittling for your most constructive comments.
    I think to improve as a carver a person needs to post the duds as well as what you are happy with.
    I,myself, feel...
  35. Thread: A DUD Carving

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    Paul, I downloaded both of those photo's to use...

    Paul, I downloaded both of those photo's to use as reference. The only thing I got close was one leg in the air.
    Might go back to carving greenmen , they are more forgiving.
    Regards
  36. Thread: A DUD Carving

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    A DUD Carving

    G'day Guys,
    This one is a dud, very disappointed in the result. Was to be named Dennis Lillie but is now just called "fast bowler".
    The wood is White Beech but could not get detail into the face,...
  37. Thread: Migration

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    WOW.. it has been a long journey, with a absolute...

    WOW.. it has been a long journey, with a absolute great ending.
    Congratulations.
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    Nice reply there RV, very well explained . What...

    Nice reply there RV, very well explained .
    What you say makes sense and is very true.
  39. Thread: Basswood

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    Hi Tauby, Welcome to the forum. Yes Masters sell...

    Hi Tauby,
    Welcome to the forum. Yes Masters sell Poplar, but only in 12 mm and 18 mm thickness, various widths. Ok for chip carving or shallow relief. They also sell as a dowel up to 50 mm dia,...
  40. Thread: Line drawings

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    Thanks Tauby, I have just started instruction ...

    Thanks Tauby,
    I have just started instruction at U3A on Photoshop, so will follow your advice.

    Regards
    Terry
  41. Thread: Basswood

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    Wish you all the best Section1, hope you get home...

    Wish you all the best Section1, hope you get home soon.

    Terry
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    At the moment, I use a felt wheel on a bench...

    At the moment, I use a felt wheel on a bench grinder, but feel sure that I could do better if I knew how.

    Terry
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    Boy this is going to be great, maybe we all will...

    Boy this is going to be great, maybe we all will learn heaps.
    Thanks Star and one and all. Will have to take the laptop to the shed.

    Regards
    Terry
  44. Thread: Basswood

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    Thanks Section1 and also Star for his last post....

    Thanks Section1 and also Star for his last post.
    This has been a very interesting thread on a great forum.

    To Star, how about a run down on sharpening a carving knife I would be very interested,...
  45. Thread: Basswood

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    Section, what did your timbers of choice finish...

    Section, what did your timbers of choice finish up being.
    We have been through 37 posts here trying to help you chose a timber, be nice to know what your decision is.
    REgards
    Terry
  46. Thread: Basswood

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    Whittling, can I ask where topurchase Poplar....

    Whittling, can I ask where topurchase Poplar. Never seen it here in Queensland.

    Terry
  47. Thread: Basswood

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    Yes Section, the huon, white beech or jelutong...

    Yes Section, the huon, white beech or jelutong sound pretty good for chip carving.
    If you would like to try basswood to see if it is worth chasing, then purchase this set from Carbatec, it comes...
  48. Thread: Basswood

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    There is a chap at woodford, just outside...

    There is a chap at woodford, just outside Caboolture who stocks Jelutong. I purchased two pieces of Jelutong from him about two weeks ago.


    It just happens that he has a sale on this week end ,...
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    Well done JJF. The carving looks great and the...

    Well done JJF. The carving looks great and the finish exceptional.
    Thanks very much for another good WIP.
  50. Thread: Line drawings

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    Thanks Fuzzie, I use Irfanview to resize photo's,...

    Thanks Fuzzie, I use Irfanview to resize photo's, so willlook further and and follow your suggestion.
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