Woodcarving Illustrated
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FALL 2018
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How Skilled A Carver Are You?
Beginner:
The simpler the project, the better.
Intermediate:
I’m getting the hang of faces.
Advanced:
I can knock out intricate carvings.
Expert:
I’m busy with commissions.
Reply to the poll at surveymonkey.com/r/WCI84.
online
poll
Hello, Carvers!
Allow me to introduce myself and say how happy I am to be
here! As your incoming Editor-in-Chief, I may be relatively
new to carving, but I’m pretty experienced in general
woodworking—and even more important, I’m an old hand
at magazine-making, having run a variety of special-interest
publications for more than 30 years.
Not that I have any big changes planned for
WCI
out of the gate.
I’m well aware of how beloved it is, and I understand why—it’s the
quality, variety, and clarity of the unique content we provide. So
you can continue to count on receiving, in every issue we publish, a
healthy array of enticing patterns, tips, and techniques from the very
best carvers in the world.
If anything, our plan is to find ways to deliver
more
of what
you love. Besides four seasonal issues of
WCI
, we publish special
newsstand editions throughout the year on topics that you’ve
identified as important to you: Holiday patterns, pyrography,
whittling, and the like (you can order many back issues at the
store). As well, make sure you sign up for
our free email newsletter at
woodcarvingillustrated.com/enews,
which
delivers additional fun projects to engage your mind and blade.
Those who enjoy social media can follow us for entertaining
updates, news, and other carving intel on
Facebook @WCImag
and on
Pinterest @Woodcarving,
and all are invited to join the discussions
that take place on our forums at
forum.woodcarvingillustrated.com,
where all your carving questions will find answers.
And keep those reader submissions coming! We love seeing not
only your stylish takes on the pieces featured in these pages but also
the utterly original creations that you’ve come up with on your own
(submission details on page 14).
Being new to this particular enterprise, I’m asking everyone—
including you—a lot of questions. For starters, please see the online
poll set up below, and tell us about your skill level.
We look forward to hearing from you…often!
Cheers,
John Atwood
Identification Statement:
Woodcarving Illustrated
vol. 22, no. 3
(Fall 2018) (ISSN#1096-2816) is published quarterly by
Fox Chapel Publishing Co. Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.
Periodicals Postage paid at Lancaster, PA and additional mailing offices.
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Woodcarving and the use of associated equipment can potentially result in health hazards
and injuries.
While we cannot impose safety standards in every article, we do ask that
you make safety your number one priority.
Protect your respiratory system,
hearing, vision, and the rest of your body with the proper safety
equipment and prudent precautions.
Read manuals supplied with your tools.
Be aware most accidents occur when you are tired or distracted.
And when in doubt,
seek advice from professionals on how to keep your tools sharp and maintained.
Volume 22, Number 3 (Issue No. 84)
How-To Magazine for Carvers™
Internet: WoodcarvingIllustrated.com
Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine
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Phone: 717-560-4703
Fax: 717-560-4702
Our Mission:
To promote woodcarving as an
artform and an enjoyable pastime.
Publisher
Alan Giagnocavo
Vice President, Content
Christopher Reggio
CFO and General Manager
Dave Kefford
Editor-in-Chief
John Atwood
Technical Editor
Bob Duncan
Editorial Assistant
Kaylee Schofield
Art Director
Jon Deck
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