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Much endurance to remove so much wood with gauges. I have to admit that I cheated on the hobby horse. I used a spoke shave for some of the stock removal. The techniques shown in this lesson are valuable

Hi Mary,

I first heard about you from some users on Lumbrerjocks.com. I had been toying with the idea of adding carving to the list of woodworking things that I aspire to do. Unfortunately, I find that I have little time, I've become more of a tool and lumber collector than a woodworker, but I still hope.
Recently, due to the invasion of Ukraine, I wanted to offer some support to Ukrainian firms, I found Stryi carving tools. Just to support them I ordered an assortment, after first consulting your list.
But they do not list any #3 sweep tools. I think, considering your prominence, you might could make contact with them and push them along toward making a beginner's set as you recommend. They seem to be now a small firm making everything by hand and might be able to make such a set easily.
I ordered mine through a dealer in Calgary Alberta Canada.

What is the dimensions of this project? Could I use Popular in place of Butternut? Thanks Dan

that sounds just like the Rats in my attic chewing !!!!!!!

Dave G

Mary, Really love the printed instructions. That way, I can keep on track with the order of the cuts. Loving this, but BOY do I have a long way to go.