after this week,, indeed i know what it is like to have the right tools to do the job.... this past week i looked at this 1986 john deere tractor and what it did for me to fix the driveways,, then the scaffolding to repair some of the gutters,, and went out to buy a 20ft ladder to finish what i needed at my home,, ( reason for buying this ladder is i needed something lighter i could handle,, the 32 footer was way to heavy for me ,,, i could have used it,, but thought for a long time the 20 ft was a need,, not a want,, ) so off to lowes i went to get one,, and finished the job in a quick manner,,
so why am i sharing this again,, well as woodcarvers its so important to have the right tools to do the job,, nothing is more frustration to me then to be in the middle of a job and none of the tools in your box is going to work to fix that problem,,, and the same with woodcarving, if your knife is dull or the handle is not a good fit to your hand, if your basswood is harder than you like,, all these things can make for a very frustrating time,, so do yourself a favor,, and ask yourself a question,, what tools do i need to be a better woodcarver? ok one word about tools,, tools are only good if you learn to use them the right way,, and use them often,, just because i had a tractor at the farm,and if i didn't know how to run it ,, then it does me no good,,, so get the right tools,, ( even if you spend a bit more on them well worth it in the long run) and just keep carving,, keep your tools sharp,, dont forget your carving glove and thumb guard,, just as important,, and you will find hours of delight, in making something special out of wood,,,,
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