On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 19:11:49 GMT, calmly
ranted:

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 16:30:02 GMT, mac davis
wrote:

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 12:39:40 GMT, "Searcher"
wrote:

Hope all our carvers out there are doing a good job today.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.


Searcher1

same to you, have a good one...

BTW: do you suggest carving the turkey on the RAS or TS? (I don't have
a band saw, which would be my first choice)

Naw, true Neanders carve their turkey by hand.
I reccomend a 2" #3 (English pattern) gouge for roughing out and

No, no, no! A James Swan 3" slick is the main tool for breast
work and taking those legs and wings off like they were nothing.


finish up with a #11 spoon bent gouge for the detail work.

I prefer a 25mm #3 sweep myself. To each his own.


Don't forget to strop frequently.

Good call.

burp

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