Pterocarpus indicus is the botanical name for a tree that has inspired a wide variety of names and has been used in a wide variety of applications. In the United States, the tree is usually called Narra and...
YOU WILL NEED A LARGE BOILING POT (YOUR POT WILL BE DISCOLORED FROM BOILING KNEES IN IT) TOOLS NEEDED- Boiling pot, potholder,gloves, knife, hands and cypress knee with thick bark. FILL POT 3/4 WAY WITH...
This guide is written to provide some information about the cypress knees that you see here on eBay.What is a cypress knee, where do they come from and what are they used for today?A cypress knee is a wood...
Don't be fooled by modern fakes sold as antiques, 'vintage' or 'salvaged'A few rules of the road;1) Antiques do not come by the dozen, if you see an item offered as 'vintage' or 'antique' etc check the...
I have been a wood carver for more than 45 years and sold carving kits and tools for almost as long. I try to get the best knives I can and sell at a very reasonable price. I sell Warren brand razor sharp...
It takes two people to size a cane. Put on your usual walking shoes. Stand naturally as upright as possible. Let the arms fall naturally down to the sides with a normal bend at the elbow. Do not...
This Guide will help you decide which wood to use for your wood working projects. I have added a link that directs you to a page in my ebay store that includes many types of wood, their uses, characteristics,...
QUESTION ON HOW CAN I CLEAN SOME SMALL CYPRESS KNEES?? THOSE ARE SOME VERY GOOD QUESTIONS , AND COULD NOT HAVE COME AT A BETTER TIME , USUALY WHAT I DO IS A FEW AT A TIME , I SELECT THE ONES I WANT TO...
If you like to do wood carving or making sculpture as your hobby, you surely need tools to make your creation. If you just starting this hobby, knowing your tools and how to treat your carving tools probably...
HAND CARVING AS A WOOD CARVER FOR MANY YEARS-17 TO BE EXACT, MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN ONE OF LEARNING, ALWAYS LEARNING!! SO HAND CARVING A PIECE OF WOOD MEANS, ONE USES A KNIFE, OR A GOUGE TO REMOVE WOOD TO...