I'm 77 years young, & have been married to my beautiful bride Barbara for over 58 years.
We have 2 fine sons, 5 grandchildren, & 2 Great grandsons'.
I have been retired for 18 years. I was a heavy equipment mechanic supervisor at the time of retirement.
Barb, has been a stay at home Mom throughout our marriage. After our Kids flew the nest, she's been taking care of me, the Grandpa now.
I have always been a woodworker. You name it, & I've made it, in some form , or another.
I do woodcarving, wood turning, cabinets, chairs, carpentry, rustic furniture, & I have even built an electric guitar for one of my sons.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
44 comments so far
Ronl
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posted 936 days ago
GLad to be here Dick .. I looked at some of your photos .. All I can say is .. you sure like to carve .. and Wow you sure have some very nice projects. I really liked ther dump truck. I would love something like that to give to my brother … I would never dream of even trying to carve … Takes way to much patience. I will stick to my power tools …and cabinets / furniture ….
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 936 days ago
Thanks for the compliment Ronl.
I might end up having to buy a larger size hat now.
You should try carving, you could get hooked on it though. It’s kind of addictive.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Jim Earl
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posted 929 days ago
In the past I remember some one telling us about a place where we can sell our products for free. Can anyone help me find where I can sell. I would like to get something started to where I can sell some of my works. Thank You Jim Earl
—Jim
-- Jim Earl http://www.myspace.com/earle5
Jim Earl
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posted 929 days ago
I tried the glue and water on a scrap piece of wood and then spayed it with clear laquer and it turned out a nice piece. after doing this I used the same system on both woodburned wall clocks and they both turned out real nice I think. It not only made all the wood stick together but also gave a deep look to the finish. Look at the two pieces and tell me what you think. thank you Jim
—Jim Earl
-- Jim Earl http://www.myspace.com/earle5
Martin Sojka
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posted 912 days ago
I’m so glad you got your t-shirt, Dick ;) You can post the photo to your blog if you want. Thanks for letting me know.
-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka
Dusty
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posted 904 days ago
Thank you Dick. Its nice to know another “ranger” ....da range …oh yea I used to live up there for a while to :) is a member of Lumber Jocks. Its been many years since I lived up there but I remember it well.
Dusty
-- Dusty
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 904 days ago
Hi Dusty.
I Shudda said, Welcome from ”DA RANGE” denn.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Obi
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posted 893 days ago
You just like tha hat. Very expensive it was. Must have cost me $25.00
-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/
cabinetman
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posted 893 days ago
Dick
You should build yourself a topper toolbox. Actually, you should make both the rollaway and the topper to match. Progress pics would be fun, and if you need any data, just ask.
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 891 days ago
Thanks cabinetman,
Right now I’m in the process of making an heirloom wedding gift, but I’ll add it to my list.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
jockmike2
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posted 865 days ago
dick, with all this beautiful stuff laying all over don’t you have trouble with stuff gitten ripped off?mike
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 865 days ago
Mike.
This is a good part of the world.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Martin Sojka
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posted 857 days ago
Hey Dick, congrats to reaching 1000 posts ;)
-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka
MsDebbieP
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posted 857 days ago
wooo hooo Dick
another celebration !!! :)
I’m gaining a few pounds with all of these cakes going around :)
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
watershedwoodshedguy
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posted 855 days ago
Dick,
Maybe you can help me. I have been trying to up load a picture to my profile. I am using Safari on a Mac and for some reason it just will not upload. I have found a picture and choose it and then click on upload and I get a blank page – I let it sit there for awhile but when I check back I have no picture listed. Am I doing something wrong. Bob
Obi
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posted 853 days ago
I remember when Dick was at about 300 … then all of a sudden people were keeping track.
-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 853 days ago
A thousand thank you’s to everyone who helped me get to 1000 !!
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
CharlieM1958
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posted 829 days ago
I can’t wait for retirement so I can spend as much time on my hobbies as you obviously do on yours. Unfortunately, I’ll either have to win the lottery or work for another 17 years or so.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
jockmike2
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posted 828 days ago
Congrats Dick, you know Mark was right about the title of that one blog with the pictures I sent to you,” Looking for Dick.” He said I should get a lot of responses. Thank God I did’nt.
mike
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
Louis Hill
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posted 822 days ago
i love your work!!! its very beautiful! you have some amazing talent! great job, keep it up!
-- "What one can make with good tools is limited only by one's talent" (lucius-hill@comcast.net)
Greg Mitchell
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posted 805 days ago
Thank you for the welcome Dick. I’m a long way from 1000 posts, but have enjoyed browsing the website.
-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net
Greg Mitchell
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posted 804 days ago
Dick your son is a long way from home living in Hot Springs. Hot Springs is a nice place. I’m about 3 to 4 hours north of there. Hot Springs seem to be growing as fast as NW Arkansas.
-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 804 days ago
I just checked the map. We’ve driven through their many times over the years. That’s beautiful country, but we could never survive the heat down there. It’s too hot for us when it hits the mid 80s. My son has has been their for over 30 years, & survived.LOL
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Greg Mitchell
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posted 804 days ago
It is a beautiful part of the state. You would not think that AR. would be so hot, but it will be in the 80’s today. For the last three or four years we have not had much of a winter. My wife is from Michigan, so she does not deal with the heat and humidity well either.
-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net
burlyman
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posted 683 days ago
Hey Dick. Thanks for pointing me to this here web site. I’ve got an internet guru buddy who can’t make burlycanoes.com as a link in my heading. I think I’m saying that right. He can do it other places, but not there. Any ideas? Thanks. Ryan
-- Ryan, Duluth MN, http://www.burlycanoes.com
newguy
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posted 592 days ago
Mr. Cain,
Sure looks like your keeping busy with all that you have done. Great job and great inspiration to all of us wanna be’s. By the way I always give extra credit for someone from Minnesonta and extra, extra credit for someone from the Range. Your the best.
Regards,
Fred Lueck
-- Fred, Parker, Colorado
odie
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posted 546 days ago
Now you are just showing off. This is what I use. Every machine has one attached and the dust collector is on wheels. Do you get the picture?
This is great fun isn’t it ?
-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)
Eric
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posted 531 days ago
Thanks for stopping by my site, Dick! Appreciate the warm welcome.
-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com
StickmanCliff
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posted 494 days ago
Hi Dick…. Thanks for the website on carving … looks like a great site. Just got back from being up north near Outing this weekend visiting friends. Picked up some new walking stick materials! So now I have lots of work to do!
This is a great site…. http://www.2carve.com/welcome.shtml
-- Stickman Cliff
eViolinist
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posted 461 days ago
You’re welcome. It’s really an awesome job. And thanks for the welcome.
Douglas Krueger
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posted 459 days ago
Dick,
Just watched your deck slide show and it brought back many memories of a very similar setting as my family used to live on a similar sized lake in northern WI (a bit more east of your cabin). I still rcall helping Dad (who just passed away 10 months ago) building decks and docks in the north woods with all it had to offer.
“don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got til its gone” LuLu.
Very nice job on the deck especially the way you have shoehorned it into the current layout of God’s back yard., It looks like you have made your nirvana just a bit easier to enjoy (dont forget the mosquito repellant).
Douglas in Thailand
-- I can so I wood but why are my learning curves always circles
TomK
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posted 459 days ago
Congratulations Dick and Barbara!
-- If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until it's free! PJ O'Rourke
suliman
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posted 358 days ago
I HOP YOU CILEPRATE DAIAMOND YOUBILL WITH YOUR GREAT BARBARA
-- Suliman , Syria, jablah ,
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 357 days ago
Thank you, Suliman!
This is sure a small world, getting greetings all the way from Syria.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
jeanmarc
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posted 339 days ago
J have to look at all your projects you are a large artist
-- jeanmarc manosque france
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 339 days ago
Thank you jeanmarc, I’m honored to hear all the way from France.
and feel free to make comments if you wish.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
jeanmarc
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posted 339 days ago
Thank you for adding me to your buddies list.
-- jeanmarc manosque france
CARVINGLIFEdotCom
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posted 333 days ago
Hi Dick, great to see another carver here!
Tim
-- www.carvinglife.com is a new, developing resource for woodcarvers, especially those interested in chainsaw carving. Come check out videos, pictures, how to's and more!
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 333 days ago
Same to you Tim!
I’ll be looking forward to seeing your carvings.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Maddhatter
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posted 326 days ago
Dick, thanks for the comments, it is really neet starting over.
Take care till next time.
-- Norm (AKA - The Maddhatter), Middletown DE
Jerry
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posted 285 days ago
You have some great projects and are very talented. Thanks for all the great ideas!!
-- Jerry - Rochester, MN *Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right*
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 285 days ago
Thank you Jerry!
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Tom "BUG" Janos
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posted 230 days ago
Dick, I forgot to ask… You by chance were not a SEABEE… where you? I was a Construction Mechanic with the Bee’s when I was in the service.
-- Bug from Minnesota
Junji
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posted 81 days ago
Dick & Barb
Hello from Japan.
You left me a nice message in my project page, but I just didn’t reply it then, how rude!!! SORRY.
And now I checked your projects and so surprised you have so many!!!
I think the way you spend time together and woodworking is something I want to do when I retire.
-- Junji Sugita from Japan, http://tetra.blog12.fc2.com/