Post #211412 by Benzart on Mon, Jan 30, 2006 4:12 AM

BEtte, thanks, I Do like meticulous but I don't think I qualify to be compared at All with Frank Lloyd Wright, but thanx anyway.

JohnnyP, thank you too, I will try today to start All the scrools on the one side and leave them in various stages of completion so you can see more of how they evolve.

Thanks GMAN, tho that's not what I wanted to hear, I guess you are right.

Kaha Ki'i MAhalo, I like the acacias except for their tendancy to check badly. The harder the wood the finer the detail you can carve,even if you have to Work harder to get it. I Love MAhogany, it is a firm, soft wood and is the industry standard for woodworking. You can get sharp detail but you must be careful because it will "Tear our" on you when least expected. This Florida Magogany is very pretty and soft for carving, but has a treacherous, swirling grain in places that you really have to stay on top of. Thanks.

Moonet tiki, thanks for your props. You know where We got this Mahogany tree, from Hurricane Wilma in Broward County. Just keep trying not to pick up those bad habits you see from me, just learn the good ones. Thanks.

Kirby, I am Very proud that you spent your 500th post on my thread.. I have watched you since you were a baby noobee and watched your art blossom. Seeing that has inspired Me, so I guess it works both ways, Thanks again.

Sam, thanks. Well I DO Live on the Treasure Coast of Florida, but I'm sure I was not in anyones mind when they named it that. Thanks Sam.

Bette,thanks for all your props, 20,000? and I started this thread in June of '06 Thanks.

Today I will do some work around here and I might post some pictures tonight. Thanks everyone.