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Offline GCheatham

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Carving Educational Materials
« on: August 29, 2022, 08:27:30 PM »
Good afternoon,

I'd like to get started in learning to carve in my spare time. Could anyone recommend and instructional materials online or video that are good for a complete novice.

Also should I consider purchasing an inexpensive stock to practice on?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Glen


Offline Mike Lyons

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Re: Carving Educational Materials
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2022, 08:41:53 PM »
Jack Brooks has a good DVD.  If you are wanting to learn about carving the American Longrifle,  I'd suggest RCA vol. 1 & 2.  to study original work.
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/303/1/DVD-BC


Offline Ron Scott

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Re: Carving Educational Materials
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2022, 11:37:20 PM »
Carving the American long rifle video by Wallace Gusler available through American Pioneer Video

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Re: Carving Educational Materials
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2022, 03:29:56 AM »
I don't know if it's still available, but Gary Brumfield used to have information on his website. It might be worth a search... and it's free.
Bob

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Re: Carving Educational Materials
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2022, 02:55:48 PM »
In my very amateur opinion, any book you obtain will be of great help in your endeavors. Watching video's by good experienced people is always a plus. I don't think you can "over study" for this type of work.

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Offline GCheatham

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Re: Carving Educational Materials
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2022, 01:20:35 AM »
Sorry for the late reply. Been traveling for work. Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I’m going to check these out and get going with some practice

Glen

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Re: Carving Educational Materials
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2022, 04:04:25 PM »
I teach a class two times a year through the NMLRA.
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Say, any of you boys smithies? Or, if not smithies per se, were you otherwise trained in the metallurgic arts before straitened circumstances forced you into a life of aimless wanderin'?

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Re: Carving Educational Materials
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2022, 12:14:54 AM »
Is it best just to keep an eye on their website for dates.

Also saw you are in Iowa. We spend time every year visiting friends down in Ft Madison. Beautiful state

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Re: Carving Educational Materials
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2022, 12:31:04 AM »
Is it best just to keep an eye on their website for dates.

Also saw you are in Iowa. We spend time every year visiting friends down in Ft Madison. Beautiful state
We usually do a class in April and August.
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Say, any of you boys smithies? Or, if not smithies per se, were you otherwise trained in the metallurgic arts before straitened circumstances forced you into a life of aimless wanderin'?