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11th September 2014, 06:35 AM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in
I'm in
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7th January 2014, 07:21 AM
Thread: JJ - bas relief nue - 2013
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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.
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10th October 2013, 06:20 AM
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.
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31st August 2013, 07:37 AM
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.
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1st August 2013, 07:19 AM
Thread: Huon Pine carving of a Samurai Wakizashi.
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Yes, agree with every one, just brilliant...
Yes, agree with every one, just brilliant carving.
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20th July 2013, 07:58 AM
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.
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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.
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When I sign in the "remember me" button does not work.
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2nd July 2013, 10:58 AM
Thread: falcon relief carving
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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.
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26th June 2013, 07:02 AM
Thread: Low, low, low relief portrait
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Very nice. It looks so clean and crisp. Well...
Very nice. It looks so clean and crisp.
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16th June 2013, 06:33 AM
Thread: Day of the Jackal
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Nice start. I will be following along.
Nice start. I will be following along.
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11th June 2013, 06:43 AM
Thread: L''ecorche..
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Great thread Undie. Thanks for your insight. A...
Great thread Undie. Thanks for your insight.
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10th June 2013, 06:41 AM
Thread: Sense's pole.
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I like it Rob. Congratulations
I like it Rob. Congratulations
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4th March 2013, 08:12 PM
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.
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19th November 2012, 09:30 PM
Thread: Rockwell RK9006 Bench Jaw
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How about a pic Robson.
How about a pic Robson.
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17th November 2012, 06:49 AM
Thread: Imperator Minimvs
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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.
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11th November 2012, 06:49 AM
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.
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10th November 2012, 02:41 PM
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. -
9th November 2012, 05:33 PM
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
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6th November 2012, 09:09 PM
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.
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9th October 2012, 07:07 AM
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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... -
29th September 2012, 06:58 AM
Thread: Little Octopus in Huon
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Little Octopus
Outstanding piece Featherwood, congratulations.
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25th September 2012, 07:30 AM
Thread: XMAS present for MIL - Critique please
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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.
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19th September 2012, 07:16 AM
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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. -
2nd September 2012, 06:35 AM
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. -
1st September 2012, 09:27 AM
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.
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27th August 2012, 06:57 AM
Thread: Medieval / Gothic style, wood type?
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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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24th August 2012, 07:44 AM
Thread: Show yr horns - WIP
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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.
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20th August 2012, 07:07 AM
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.
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6th August 2012, 09:27 AM
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.
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6th August 2012, 08:25 AM
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
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6th August 2012, 07:22 AM
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.... -
6th August 2012, 07:15 AM
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. Drawing the lines of force or movement should transfer into understanding the flow of your carving much... -
5th August 2012, 07:58 AM
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.
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4th August 2012, 05:32 PM
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.
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4th August 2012, 07:39 AM
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".
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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.
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1st August 2012, 06:46 AM
Thread: Star's Sharpening Journey.
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Nice reply there RV, very well explained . What...
Nice reply there RV, very well explained .
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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,... -
30th July 2012, 06:37 AM
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.
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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.
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15th July 2012, 12:28 PM
Thread: Star's Sharpening Journey.
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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.
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15th July 2012, 11:13 AM
Thread: Star's Sharpening Journey.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Whittling, can I ask where topurchase Poplar....
Whittling, can I ask where topurchase Poplar. Never seen it here in Queensland.
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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... -
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.
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5th July 2012, 07:43 AM
Thread: JJ - Garde Républicain (2012)
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Well done JJF. The carving looks great and the...
Well done JJF. The carving looks great and the finish exceptional.
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22nd June 2012, 06:47 AM
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.