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Suggested readin' - CARVING PEACH PITS by R.V. Dietrich.

We've also agreed to host the "Whittling and Woodcarving" group here also. Discussions from June 20th-June 29th are from that group.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on October 22, 2012 at 16:37

LOL, I wish I could carve that good. JJ what knife do you recommend?

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on October 22, 2012 at 16:48

Tough question, Jan. It'll really depend on the design. For real intricate designs you'll need thin blades. I'd expect that the winner will have used a varied amount of tools, when all is said and done.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on October 22, 2012 at 17:01

I'd expect that folks that like a "Lagoulle" style knife could do a lot with one...

The blade style lends itself to more delicate work.

Just Sayin...

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on October 24, 2012 at 19:35

Thanks my friend, excellent source for some way out designs... I have to think outside the box!

J.J. Smith III said:

It's all good, Steve.

Check out Extreme Pumpkins.com, for some ideas.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on October 25, 2012 at 0:41

I can't find the contest link...I want to enter something in the "NON TRADITIONAL" catagory.

Steve"Hog"Hanner said:

Thanks my friend, excellent source for some way out designs... I have to think outside the box!

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on October 25, 2012 at 18:14

Finishing up my entry for the contest. Pics up soon.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on October 26, 2012 at 9:10

Well not sure its a link...I am pretty sure Jan was commenting on pics but I guess if a link turns up we'll find it! If you do use an exotic or high dollar knife for pumpkin carving be sure to take a pic of that. I guess a description of said knife would be good too. I better start on mind as there is sure to be frost on it tomorrow a.m.!

J.J. Smith III said:

Finishing up my entry for the contest. Pics up soon.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on October 26, 2012 at 10:59

Lol. I was trying to click on the news feed pic.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on December 22, 2012 at 18:48

Carved this pit "Santa" for my wife to wear during Christmas time, this year.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on December 22, 2012 at 18:50

Cousins Luke and Bo...

Luke is a "Christmas Elf" and Bo is a "Garden Gnome".

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on December 22, 2012 at 20:00

These are so cool and I am certain she loves the Santa

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 25, 2013 at 13:57

Got to talking with a friend this weekend and he asked me if I had ever seen any of George Strunks work. Silly me I thought it was a knifemaker. My buddy starting telling me some stories about an amazing wood carver, thought I would share