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  1. CarrieonCarving
    Hi Russ A good first attempt. One of the things that helps me is to mentally simplifying the shape of what I'm trying to carve and go for that shape. An otter, for example is an elongated peanut. When I'm doing owls I think of a tilted rugby ball at 45 degrees. One end of the 'ball' (the head) is rounded the other end (the tail) is is pointedand elongated. The tip of the saw is great for marking in the face either side of the beak at right angles. Hope this helps. Carrie http://www.carrieoncarving.co.uk
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    Thanks Woodcrafter for the info. Carrie
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    Thanks Richard you're a star! Ive ordered two. I would never have figured out that it was the same part that is found in a leaf blower. Carrie
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    I think I need to change the fuel filters on both my MS192 chainsaws but internet searches just come up with US companies. Does anyone know of a supplier here or is it something I can only get done through a Sthil dealer? Thanks in advance for any help. Carrie
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    Thanks Kevin. They were a pain to get smooth! Carrie
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    Thanks. It is coloured with dark brown acrylic so it won't fade. The distance shot doesn't really show this. Carrie
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    This was an interesting commission. More pictures on my website as I'm having trouble loading more than one here. Carrie http://www.carrieoncarving.co.uk
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    I'm not keen on carving Laylandii personally. I find it gums up the saw. Carrie
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    Thanks Lazarus. Burning is another approach but you still need those white stripes don't you. I did think about wire wool and vinegar since I was carving oak and that might have been better than the solid black. Ian you've done what Lazarus suggested and it turned out well. Thanks for posting. Carrie
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    Last picture. Carrie
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    Sorry about the sideways photos. There doesn't seem to be an edit facility here that I can see. Anyway here's the painted badger:
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    I'm still pondering the need for colour on carvings. Personally I don't like paint and minimally stain whenever I think it's really needed. So I guess if you carve a zebra and don't colour it then you've carved a horse. Is it the same with a badger: Still interested in your thoughts. Carrie
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    Very sorry to disappoint you anonymous poster above. Carrie
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    Thanks guys. The paint triumphed again. I do also burn the eyes of carvings, usually bears where I want to blacken the surrounding facial areas as well. Carrie
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    Every time I carve an animal I tend to black the eyes and nose with acrylic paint. What is the general consensus of opinion out there. Does it enhance or detract? Carrie
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    Spot on Simon. Excellent. Have you ever been asked to carve a Leonburger? Carrie
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    Brilliant carving. Really like the progress pics too. For a long time now I have wanted to carve a Satyr but could never figure out how to anchor the skinny legs into the base. You've raised the bar. Thanks for the inspiration. Carrie
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    A lovely piece. A lot of fiddly sanding has gone into making that with such a nice finish. They will love it. Carrie
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    Thanks guys. Btw there's an owl round the back in the tree. Mull I had to sell it cheap 'cos I couldn't bring it home on the plane. Only 600 dollars. Better than no sale I guess. Carrie
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    Competition piece at Reedsport, Oregon, USA, over 3 and a bit days. Sorry I still don't know how to turn the picture around. Carrie
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    Hi Lee I'm in the States now and just spotted your post to Bazoo. Will you be able to send Rob the right sprocket for my Echo 420 saw? I'd hate to return to Blighty and find that the US could have the one that was needed? Carrie
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    Sorry Ray I got you confused with Simon in my earlier response post. Carrie
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    Hi Simon I put one sheet of wood on mine and just have a single central hole. The carvings then only need one hole and can be secured with a carvers screw. Lots of ways to crack a nut though. Carrie
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    Fantastic Simon. The bar is sooooooo high now. Well done. Carrie
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    Hi Bazoo I've been carving for 9 years. I have Sthil, Husky and Echo saws in assorted sizes. If I had my time again I would buy only Echo saws. You get what you pay for. If you go for a cheap saw and end up using it a lot you are likely to experience uncomfortable vibration or even white finger. Try for a pro saw if you can and if you look after it you will reap back the cost in sales over time and it will last. I highly recommend Lee at Fairywings - an 3 Echo dealer who knows what carvers need. Carrie

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