...and now…
oh, my shoulder and forearm!!! I’m building muscles that I didn’t even know I had!
Thanks to CarverRog and his beautiful chip carving, I had to go purchase a chip-knife to give it a try. Well this morning, I’m trying (TRYING—not actually “doing”) chip-carving and my arm is sore! This is hard work.
The Learning Curve
1. if these lines are supposed to be 4mm apart I’m going to have to get new glasses—that is teeny tiny work to lay out the pattern. I’m sure that there has to be an easier way!
2. my perfectionism gene does not pertain to drawing out 4mm line patterns – which is the basis of the design that I have been practicing with. Ha. If this process does nothing else, it will get me to become more precise in my work
3. draw precise: carve precise!! Now that is harder than it looks. The chip knife (other than the edge) is not 4 mm in size!
4. don’t try to run before you can walk—a lot of chipped out wood that shouldn’t have been chipped out because of trying (what I now know to be) a more difficult pattern.
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
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Bill
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posted 518 days ago
So Carver Rog has claimed another victim? just kidding Rog and Debbie
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
MsDebbieP
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posted 518 days ago
yah.. I didn’t notice any disclaimer on his work, did you?? Lots of encouragement to give it a try, but no warnings!!
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Obi
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posted 518 days ago
He’s an encourager? Well that proves it… He isn’t the Corporate Rog.
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Karson
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posted 517 days ago
Well Debbie: as one of the earlier profiles states he is a member of the Hobbie of the Month Club.
It sounds that you are a living member of the LumberJocks, try a new skill every month club.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
dennis mitchell
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posted 517 days ago
“at first things appear difficult” where have I heard that?
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
MsDebbieP
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posted 517 days ago
no where to go but to try new things!! EVERYTHING is new for me when it comes to woodworking!
I don’t think my Dad ever built anything… and my husband wasn’t handy with a hammer—he was a mechanic and a welder, not a carpenter… and now Rick, he enjoys building things so it’s all a new venture for me
Pretty exciting
((rubbing my shoulder))
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Karson
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posted 517 days ago
Debbie there is Preparation H. Ops wrong muscles I mean BenGay. LOL
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
scottb
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posted 517 days ago
:)
Arnica or Tigerbalm work too. The former rubs in nice and greaselessly, the latter gets hot and smells, but works. I sprained my ankle once (in France) and I was given this balm (Similar to tigerbalm, but started with a K) and 20 minutes later I was walking painfree, never bothered me again… Sure wish I could find that stuff stateside!
-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Vincent Van Gogh
Karson
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posted 517 days ago
OK all of our European members what’s it called?
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
Roger Strautman
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posted 517 days ago
OK Deb, where are the pictures! LOL. What you have isn’t any different than what I had at my first attempts. Keep your practice boards so when you get really good you can look back at just how far you have come. Warnings! Who needs stinking warnings! This is good for you, isn’t it? LOL.
-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"
MsDebbieP
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posted 517 days ago
good for me?? I’m not sure .. one day I’m aching because of chipcarving and the next day I’m sick… is it connected??? !!
Pictures might come today. I didn’t have time yesterday. I was too busy applying A535
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Dick Cain
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posted 517 days ago
You’re sure an adventurous person, now chip carving, what next?
Mountain climbing maybe?
But first you better get heeled. I’m sorry your not feeling well.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
MsDebbieP
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posted 517 days ago
no mountain climbing for me!! The stairs are enough exercise ;)
Thanks Dick… I’ve taken some Advil – that usually helps. We’ll see.
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
David
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posted 516 days ago
Debbie -
This is just beautiful! Looks like another new skill!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 516 days ago
thank you :)
I’m sure that it will be included in projects that I’ll do in the future.
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)