Post #756033 by AlohaStation on Tue, Dec 15, 2015 8:47 AM

BigT - I started carving because of wood turning. Many moons ago (around 2001) I was hanging out with buddies drinking in a garage. We started working with his lathe making pens (alcohol and power tools are a great mix). While making the pens I looked at it and decided to try carving a tiki (at the same time my day job required me to do several tiki themed illustrations - hence inspiration). First one was rough but I continued, and decided to buy my own lathe. Then a drill press, then a band saw, and so on... I've always loved working with power tools - this grew into a love of hand tools. While making pens I met Benzart and he got me hooked on the Hook Blade. Its been an evolution and I continue to find new things to do and try. Pens and Pencils, Letter Openers, Pepper Grinders, vessels, and now muddlers - the opportunities are endless. I strongly consider myself a student and will always be open to learning new things. The lathe started it all!