Al & Fran,
I really try to resist the urge to add new tools to my current stock. By no means do I have a lot...and with the exception of a bandsaw...everything else I do is with handtools...and I want to keep those to a minimum. So if I can fudge with what few carving tools I have, so much the better.
As for wood, I think I'll opt for Af. Mahog. and try to steer clear of figure as much as possible. I have a few old boards of the stuff that I purchased a couple years ago, but shied away from using it after hearing how difficult it was to plane (grain reversals, etc.).
Thanks to you both for taking the time to e-instruct this merry band...
Allan
I really try to resist the urge to add new tools to my current stock. By no means do I have a lot...and with the exception of a bandsaw...everything else I do is with handtools...and I want to keep those to a minimum. So if I can fudge with what few carving tools I have, so much the better.
As for wood, I think I'll opt for Af. Mahog. and try to steer clear of figure as much as possible. I have a few old boards of the stuff that I purchased a couple years ago, but shied away from using it after hearing how difficult it was to plane (grain reversals, etc.).
Thanks to you both for taking the time to e-instruct this merry band...
Allan