[MR] Need wood carving recommendations

[David Chessler]

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Received: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:41:41 AM EST
From: "David Wendelken" <david_wendelken at nc.rr.com>
To: <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Subject: [MR] Need wood carving recommendations

> 
> Greetings!
> 
> A good woodworking store is a major resource for you.  
> 
> In particular, I can recommend Woodcraft.  www.woodcraft.com.  
> 
> I know there is a store in Richmond, VA, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC. 

Also Rockville, MD, Leesburg VA, and by mail.

 They
> have all the tools you need (including special gloves that will keep you
> from cutting your hand!!!) plus how-to books and videos.  They typically
> offer inexpensive classes, too.
> 
> Many good woodworking stores will be able to hook you up with people who
> already do woodcarving, if you ask them.
> 
> If you need to skimp on the cost of your tools, Harbour Freight has cheaper
> (in price and often in quality) tools.  There is a factory outlet by Pedros
> on the NC/SC border, and there is also a store in Fayetteville, NC.  Bound
> to be others around, too.  

Potomac Mills VA (I think). Gaithersburg and Laurel MD, and by mail.

 You won't be likely to find anyone there who
> actually knows something about what you want to do with the tools, though.
> 
> Mailorder options include Highland Hardware in Atlanta, GA.  They have a
> website also.  Very knowledgeable and helpful folks, who can talk you thru
> what you need to get on the phone or via email.
> 
> Best of luck,
> 
> Andras Salamandra