Capital City Carvers

We can't ask the woodpeckers how they feel after drumming but we do know they can live for many years, some up to 15 years. How they can thrive with the same protein in their brains related to life-shortening conditions in humans is an important question for both ornithologists and medical researchers.

Maple and Bass Enterprises: Located in Canada, this company was formed by Cam Merkle, a noted bird carver. Many products related to power carving, paints, brushes, study casts, tupelo, woodburners and much more. Find them at www.mapleandbass.com

Carolina Mountain Reefs: located in N. Carolina this is a company dealing in chip carving designs and patterns. They also have basswood plates, plaques, trivets, coasters and more. You can find them at www.carolinamountainreefs.com

Other suppliers are: www.woodcarverssupply.com, www.Treelineusa.com, www.gregdorrance.com, www.stadtlandercarvings.com, and www.bigfootcarvingtools.com.

Habits in Action (This always bears repeating)

1. Clean Hands - wash your hands, they pick up dirt and transfer it to the carving.
2. Clean Tools - wipe them after stropping, wipe them after you finish carving.
3. Clean Bench - keep it clean of chips and dust.
4. Clean Workshop - clean regularly to remove wood chips and dust. Vacuum don't sweep.
5. Clean Work - cover your work between sessions and, if possible, wash with dish soap before finishing.