This was over in the Boat Building forum but. I just now found all of these carving pictures so here's the link for you carvers. That want dull tools and really hard wood to carve.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dawnont...7594469928643/
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This was over in the Boat Building forum but. I just now found all of these carving pictures so here's the link for you carvers. That want dull tools and really hard wood to carve.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dawnont...7594469928643/
i tried to carve some wenge, that dulled the knife real quick
Angus: The owner of these boats is a retired soybean farmer from Indiana.
He lives here full time now and is doing quite a good job in tourism.
Here is his web site. I assume it is ok to post as he has nothing to do with wood. I think you will find it interesting.
http://www.dawnontheamazon.com/blog/
Thanks Jim very fascinating.