New goodies....

I had to miss the WoodNet gathering at Hartville Tool last week, but I managed to buy a few odds and ends anyway and have them picked up by a friend.  Nothing grand, mostly a few books and DVDs.

One of the DVDs was about Chip Carving, which is something I've wanted to try for a long time.  I think I might finally buy a knife (can't believe how cheap they are - one of the few remaining bargains in woodworking) and give it a go.  Wayne Barton makes it look easy, but I suspect that's largely due to his many years of practice.  If I can manage something decent it would make a nice accent to a box or a platter or a picture frame.

There's always more to learn in woodworking.  Like many things in life, once I think I'm half-way competent I start to realize how much I still don't know.