Hello from Louisiana, USA

[ClaudeF]

I am a retired aerospace engineer and former Navy officer and have carved for most of my life, as family life and work allowed. I like to carve most everything, particularly Santas and snowmen. Most of my Santas are in the Old World Santa style, with some having walking sticks or candle lanterns. I begin each carving with a block of wood, sketch a pattern on it in pencil, cut away the waste wood on a bandsaw, then carve the figure using knives and gouges.

I have had three carving articles published in Wood Carving Illustrated Magazine, as well as one in Early American Life Magazine, and I have won numerous ribbons at carving competitions.

My FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/beadman1
My Pinterest Page: http://www.pinterest.com/cfreaner/boards/

Please take a look through my carving photos. Most of these are past work and have either been sold or given away.

Claude

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to the Great Southern Land and to a top forum "Claude".
There are quite a few members from across the USA, North America and the rest of the world.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.....
Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie

PS, Make sure you post a thread in the carving subsection to ensure a wider audience of like minded blokes.....

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum Claude.

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.

[JJF]

Welcome to the forum.