Post #81051 by Benzart on Mon, Mar 15, 2004 7:15 PM

Thanks Swank and Vintagegirl. Those are some methods I haven't tried yet and believe me I've tried them all. I've had Both thumbs surgically repaired(the Anchovy procedure they call it)within the last year and That finally relieved my thumb pain. the joints were bone against bone caused from years of careless physical abuse to my hands. There is something about carving a piece of wood that sort of takes over. A kind of magical grip that will not let you go until either the piece is done or you hurt too much to continue. There are other things that make you stop awhile like kids, family obligations , sleeping that sort of thing.
Mainly the reason I'm rambling is to concur the point Swank made about Stopping and resting, stretching and excercising during a carving session. You young carvers out there take care of your hands Now. Misuse them and they will fail as would any misused tool.
said enough already.

[ Edited by: Benzart on 2004-03-15 19:17 ]