RETIRED
8th October 1999, 07:59 AM
This message has been copied (with permission) from an American BB. Lets see if you Aussie carvers can help out.
http://www.woodworking.org/cgi-bin/ubboard/Ultimate.cgi
Hi Folks,
John Lucas, who has recently joined us on the boards, forwarded the information
below. John received an e-mail from the lady and passed it on to me with her
permission. I have removed references to the lady's identity, but John and I do have
her contact information. From the sounds of the letter, it seems that she has embarked
on a final journey that is sad, but at the same time; inspirational:
quote:
I am a novice to this field, and haven't worked with carving since a kid.
I am attempting to carve a chess set (figurines), and board (box to fold
close), with 'Angels' as the theme...actually I would need to complete two
sets, one for
each of my sons. A legacy from me to them. Something to protect them in
spirit, soothe them in play and relaxation, and remembrance of their mom.
My time is
limited as I have been diagnosed with cancer, so if you would please direct
me to what I would need, I would greatly appreciate this. According to the
site I
found you on, they seem to believe you are very very serious about your
wood workings...so this is why I choose you to ask for professional advice
and guidance.
I am limited on time and funds, but would like your suggestions on tools
and wood for such a venture of creation.
I thank you kindly for any attention towards my goal of making these two
Angel chess sets for my sons...by the way I taught them chess from a
very young age and they are now 24 and 21 years old.
I know we have some excellent and very knowledgeable carvers who might be able to
properly advise this lady regarding all the factors she has asked about.
If you would like to help her out, please e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll
obtain her permission to put you in direct contact with her.
Thanks John for letting us know about this!
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Ian () Robertson
"We do good turns every day"
http://www.woodworking.org/cgi-bin/ubboard/Ultimate.cgi
Hi Folks,
John Lucas, who has recently joined us on the boards, forwarded the information
below. John received an e-mail from the lady and passed it on to me with her
permission. I have removed references to the lady's identity, but John and I do have
her contact information. From the sounds of the letter, it seems that she has embarked
on a final journey that is sad, but at the same time; inspirational:
quote:
I am a novice to this field, and haven't worked with carving since a kid.
I am attempting to carve a chess set (figurines), and board (box to fold
close), with 'Angels' as the theme...actually I would need to complete two
sets, one for
each of my sons. A legacy from me to them. Something to protect them in
spirit, soothe them in play and relaxation, and remembrance of their mom.
My time is
limited as I have been diagnosed with cancer, so if you would please direct
me to what I would need, I would greatly appreciate this. According to the
site I
found you on, they seem to believe you are very very serious about your
wood workings...so this is why I choose you to ask for professional advice
and guidance.
I am limited on time and funds, but would like your suggestions on tools
and wood for such a venture of creation.
I thank you kindly for any attention towards my goal of making these two
Angel chess sets for my sons...by the way I taught them chess from a
very young age and they are now 24 and 21 years old.
I know we have some excellent and very knowledgeable carvers who might be able to
properly advise this lady regarding all the factors she has asked about.
If you would like to help her out, please e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll
obtain her permission to put you in direct contact with her.
Thanks John for letting us know about this!
------------------
Ian () Robertson
"We do good turns every day"