Carving positions and stands, etc. - Tiki Carving

AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Wed, Jun 1, 2005 12:08 PM Swanky, I used to have the same problem when I first started carving. I would sit cross legged on my patio carving for hours, then my back wouldn't straighten out when I finally tried to get up. I used Benzart's same advice & made a couple of carving stumps. I just lay a towel on top if I want to protect a nearly finished piece. I also use a workmate when I'm carving away from home. Recently having hit my 40's, I'm finding that it's sometimes useful to take some Aleve before you get started. Good luck! Aaron

Swanky,

I used to have the same problem when I first started carving. I would sit cross legged on my patio carving for hours, then my back wouldn't straighten out when I finally tried to get up.

I used Benzart's same advice & made a couple of carving stumps. I just lay a towel on top if I want to protect a nearly finished piece.

I also use a workmate when I'm carving away from home.

Recently having hit my 40's, I'm finding that it's sometimes useful to take some Aleve before you get started.

Good luck!

Aaron

Post #162817 by Aaron's Akua on Wed, Jun 1, 2005 12:08 PM