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  1. abercarver
    Quality job, looks amazing. Great detail too...
  2. abercarver
    Thanks Gardenmac....will take a look
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    Has anyone got any recommendations on some good carving/wood books for a relaxing evening read. Iv noticed quite a few on amazon, thinking of wood identification, uses and working with wood kinda thing. Before I thought of purchasing one I thought that you guys/girls may recommend some
  4. abercarver
    Brill...love the setting too
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    Nice one! I have noticed the heartwood starts splitting first.. ..I was looking at the Ronseal but im going to shop around as it seams you guys have found cheaper products.
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    Nice one Delabodge...Do you give yours loads and loads of coats?
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    Here's some I tried with flap discs, up to 120grit. :-)
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    How are they with the decking oil? Im thinking of buying the oil from B&Q... ..does it work well reducing splitting etc?
  9. abercarver
    Sound advice and super ideas, for the price I think ill stick with flap discs but look at building up my tools as and when I can. Them things are lethal!! I nearly slipped once and it was too close for comfort. Some people say 'take the guards off' Im covered with eye protection, dust mask, ear plugs and gloves.... ....looking like im using some crazy deadly substance. Not sure what the neighbours make when im wandering around the garden. Hope your back carving soon Dervish!!
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    Anyone use angle grinders to finish their carvings? As im a bit of a newbie and after carving my mushrooms I tend to smooth the tops over with an angle grinder. I have a cracking Black & Decker and have taken the guard off, using flap discs. Works pretty well. Iv been looking at tungsten Carbide attachments and allsorts... ...anyone have any advice or would like to share there 'ways of working' I would be very grateful. Many Thanks
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    Reading this topic Iv started with teak oil, but find the carvings drink it like a thirsty camel! Im going to give the Ronseal decking protector a go and see what its like for showing the grain and protection. ...Seems good feedback from it too.
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    Nice John Deere :-)
  13. abercarver
    I use the MS250, I find it a nice easy saw...
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    Splinters: How did you get on at Car boot sales? Was thinking of doing some but people always want stuff dirt cheap? Thanks for all your feed back guys, iv keep account of everything and I was surprised that lots of outgoings mean tiny tiny profits
  15. abercarver
    Many Thanks Woodcrafter..i seriously have the carving bug...hopefully try some more interesting carvings soon..
  16. abercarver
    Right on Lyons! and many thanks
  17. abercarver
    Here's a few of my beginners carvings...
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    Here's some of my mushrooms I started to carve...
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    Hello, Im based just outside Lichfield in Staffordshire. Having done a little more research your right as my earnings are very minimal and aren't my sole income. I was going to post a few of my pics to see what people think.
  20. abercarver
    I used teak oil on my mushrooms just for a bit of protection but doesnt seem to add any sheen as such
  21. abercarver
    Hello all First of all im new to the forum so just a to say 'hi' Iv been carving now for just 4 months and making mushrooms left right and centre. Iv mainly been selling to friends and family but am thinking of selling locally and just see what happens from there. I did some research and found out i need to declare this to HMRC as self employed, even though i have a full timer job too. Has anyone else gone down this road and could help with advice or guidance. Many Thanks.... ....and hope to talk more and more in the future

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