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   ErnieConover | Jan 02, 2007 11:43pm | #1

   Actually, this would be a great first carving project. You only need a few gouges as outlined in the article. I have taken a quick look at Lee Valley's offering and see several nice sets and well as some that could be purchased piecemeal. If you need any advice in that direction just let me know which ones you are considering.

   I will be demonstrating the making of these at the Colonial Williamsburg Furniture Conference starting on the 10th of January. For more information on the Conference go to: http://www.history.org/history/institute/institute_about.cfm#wood

   I made four sets of the candlesticks as Christmas gifts for each of my four children. Photo attached.

   With best regards,
   Ernie Conover

   
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   woodman1549 | Jan 03, 2007 01:08am | #2

   Hi Ernie thanks for the reply and very nice Candlesticks. I was looking at Lee Valley and I don't know what a sweep gouge is. When it comes to carving it is all greece to me unfortunately. I have read your article over and over just to familiarize myself with the carving. Have a Happy and Safe New Year and thanks again Mark

   ps if u could tell me which ones I would need.

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   ErnieConover | Jan 03, 2007 03:36am | #3

   If you are looking to buy a set the best option would be item # 58D24.02
   If you want a lower cost try Item # 06S10.20With best regards,Ernie Conover