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43 posts in 72 days

Location: Kangaroo Flat,Victoria, Australia
Website: Bigpond

Started wood carving 2 years ago while trying to prove a point to a guy who said he could not 2D an animal carving. I found I had the knack for doing Tiger's heads and then incorporated wood burning for the shading. Carving Dragons became another favourite which involved scroll sawing, the bug was securely planted when I was told how to make wooden flowers. Then Easter 2008 I bought a Midi Lathe and proceded to teach myself to turn, lots of email's full of help and encouragement from Cathy and Pat and I was right into doing projects.

I have never had so much fun, being able to take a piece of wood, no rules and regulations to follow and letting the wood show you what it
wants to be. Have since made a lot of saw dust and of course a lot of firewood but will always be back for more tomorrow.

Have now served my apprenticeship with the parting of the top of my right thumb on the bench saw. Always lessons to be learnt.

-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.

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Scott Bryan

7769 posts in 210 days


posted 72 days ago

Hi Bob,

Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope that you will find this to be an interesting and exciting part of your woodworking journey.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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ND2ELK

1826 posts in 162 days


posted 72 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks. The projects are an inspiration, the information is priceless and the people are supportive. The only problem is, the site can get addictive.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Paul D

1493 posts in 137 days


posted 72 days ago

Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

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tenontim

614 posts in 133 days


posted 72 days ago

Very impressive. I’m a tiger fan also and look forward to seeing some more of your carvings. Welcome to LumberJocks.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

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Max

4876 posts in 662 days


posted 72 days ago

Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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GaryK

8183 posts in 377 days


posted 72 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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rikkor

6465 posts in 263 days


posted 72 days ago

Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.

-- Maplewood, MN

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Grumpy

3804 posts in 239 days


posted 72 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks Bob. This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ’s as much as I do.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Bob Collins

43 posts in 72 days


posted 71 days ago

Thanks for the welcome. Just looking at the skills and work of others on here I am sure to learn and share with others. The site was recommended to me by one of your members and I’m sure I wont be disappointed, it may be long was from Australia but we are all wood lovers. Proud to be a Lumberjack.

Bob.

-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.

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cajunpen

5256 posts in 454 days


posted 71 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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BarryW

182 posts in 295 days


posted 71 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks…a great group here…and alot to look at…lots of great projects and ideas.

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ http://thecreekviewwoodworker.blogspot.com

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Allison

246 posts in 187 days


posted 70 days ago

Welcome To Lumberjocks, You have found yourself amongst some very wonderful folks! I saw your Dragon earlier, I have a husband that is a Dragon nut. I too have a dragon posted here. I like your tiger also. One of these days I want to play around with a woodburning tool a little more I think after seeing these two projects it may have inspired me to go get it out and give it a try on something new, Thanks! Welcome and PEACE!!!

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark, Professionals built the Titanic!

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Bob Collins

43 posts in 72 days


posted 70 days ago

Thanks again for the warm welcome, I’m slowly working through the great projects and admiring the skills of other members. Sure is a great group and so glad I joined.

Hi Allison, that’s a great dragon you carved, very unusual. Get out your woodburner and add to your skills.
If you are like me you will learn quickly from your errors. I found out that it is better to burn twice on low heat than once on high. Hey, give it a go you will love doing it.

Bob.

-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.

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Karson

11541 posts in 789 days


posted 64 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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Bob Collins

43 posts in 72 days


posted 49 days ago

Thanks Karson. It’s a great site.

Bob.

-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.

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Douglas Bordner

2256 posts in 452 days


posted 16 days ago

Welcome to LJs!
Sir, your work is astounding. I for one would like to see you blog the process of forming and finishing a work of the complexity and beauty of your dragon. Thanks for sharing your projects with us.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Bob Collins

43 posts in 72 days


posted 15 days ago

Thanks Douglas, being new on here I never thought of blogging on the procedure I used but will be only to glad to share. Will work on the blog over the weekend and hopefully fellow LJ’s will be able to follow.
The truth is I was as surprised as everyone else at how good it turned out. Sadly this carving was sold but one day I might have the patience to do another. Easy with the Sir please Doug we are all mates on here.

Bob c

-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.

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