Post #210199 by harro on Wed, Jan 25, 2006 5:11 AM

marcus, palama, tikivixen: thanks again guys - i had heaps of fun carving, unfortunately just can't find enough time to feed the habit!

also had plenty of 'stalemate' moments where it was a stare-off between me and the log. that is, me staring at it going 'what do i do next, and how do i do it?', and it just staring back blankly... eventually it told me... :)

BK: i've admired your exquisite pieces alot and the how-to's as well (and also the funny pics of yourself you include in your threads!) - its truly awesome to receive such nice comps from you. And ofcourse it's pine (duh!) - i just have no botanical bone in my body.

AA: I re-read all your threads many times when i was stumped and it helped me get through (especially the stain/finish one) - thanks for your kind words and great posts.

pdrake: it's the big Arbortech carving disc i used, not the mini-grinder. it would have taken forever with the mini! looks like there is too many things that could go wrong with the mini-grinder (belt etc), that's why i went with the big disc, and i thoroughly recommend it.

i have another pine log like this that will get started on tomorrow (depending on extent of Oz day celebrations!), hopefully i can post progress pics this time.

to all in Australia (or those that wish they were): **Happy Australia Day! **It's beer, cricket, thongs, beer, snags on the barbie and some more beer for the holiday tomorrow!