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Peggy B Perazzo | 17 Jun 2013 18:24
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"The Lives & Struggles of Cape Ann's Quarry Workers - Labor, Utility & Art" July 14th presentation

In case you are interested in the Cape Ann, Massachusetts, quarries 
and workers, you might like to attend Leslie Bartlett's latest 
photographic quarry presentation to be held in Gloucester, 
Massachusetts in July 2013 - details below:
      "The Lives & Struggles of Cape Ann's Quarry Workers - Labor, 
Utility and Art" presentation to be
      held on July 14th, 2013, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, from 
2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the
      Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You can view the flyer for the presentation at this link:
http://www.capeanngranite.com/

(Leslie specializes in photographing stone quarries.)

Peggy Perazzo

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Damon Freinik | 12 Jun 2013 21:07
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Introducing myself Damon Freinik

I just started to attempt to get into stone carving on a small scale
recently.  I have a buddy who likes to to wood carve and make trinkets and
general artsy type stuff and he showed me a fish hook and a couple smaller
pieces he had made and it seemed like it could be a fun thing to do.
So far i haven't really gotten into any real "stone" carving yet but i did
find some small tiles that appear to be compressed dust of some sort that i
have been working on to make some simple designs and such.  Though i am
fairly new to the whole thing i find it to be rather fun even if i am
rather clueless.  I do plan on getting some small pieces of soap stone
on-line to get started with and make a proper go of it.
I won't bother asking any silly questions as of yet but any tips or bits of
starter wisdom would be appreciated.  Sorry for the longish rant but i have
just pounded down a rather large amount of coffee.
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Ted Parkins | 11 Jun 2013 18:50
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bush chisel

I'm looking to buy a 5 blade T & H bush chisel w/ 0.5 inch shank which are no longer offered by T & H. However, they
will maintain it if you happen to have one.

Ted Parkins
Henniker, NH
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Ted Parkins | 11 Jun 2013 18:47
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bush chisel

Hi folks,
Looking for a T & H 5 blade bush chisel which are no longer offered by T & H.
Thanks,
Ted Parkins
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Paul In Northants | 11 Jun 2013 02:34
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UK People where do you Get Your stone

Hi, 
Going on holiday to Cornwall and North Devon In about a week 
Have two questions 
First,  are there any stone suppliers down that way that I should try visit if I can 
and what will they likely have? 
only can bring a small block back 10-20kg max 
Second 
Where do people get there stone and what types?
I know of Nigel Owen (Yelvertoft)
Just trying to sort of create a stone map for future reference of where stone is available and why types
this is not the easiest info to find out 
thanks 
Paul
ps any particular beach rock that I should look out for or avoid?
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Angela Treat Lyon | 11 Jun 2013 00:33

Re: Others Stone - Don

Don - those lit pieces of yours are very cool! wondering what it'd be like to use optical fiber instead of (I'm
assuming) electric bulbs inside the piece?

aloha,
Angela

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From: Don Dougan <dondougan.sculptor@...>
To: stonelist <stone@...>
Subject: [stone] Re: Others Stone
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:22:12 -0400

Paul,
I wouldn't worry too much about the next harder stone just yet.  Get used
to what the stone wants to do.  The harder varieties are not nearly so
responsive to the hand and you find yourself having to use less-comfortable
tools.
Ahh, the joys of working a soft responsive stone.
As one who started with limestone and marble (local suppliers), the
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Paul In Northants | 10 Jun 2013 18:58
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Others Stone

Hi, 
What would be the next available stone to Alabaster in hardness that has all its pluses and not to many of its
own problems
I still would like to work with wood work type tools - with addendum's if needed
And this is the bit may be I am incorrect with - Alabaster does not respond well to Water
and if a sculpture is to be touched sweat from hands can stain alter over time 
I know they are waxed but how longterm is this ?
what are the best sealants - am trying a wood wax 22 as was recommended it 
I have tried looking in the archives for Alabaster  but I got 3 items all from same thread - am i doing it wrong
thanks for looking 
Paul
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Gary Grossman | 10 Jun 2013 14:38
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pins

Someone mentioned that there's no need to drill a deep hole in the
sculpture when you're pinning work, but drilling a shallow hole for the
sculpture pin can increase the probability of breakage if any torque is put
on the work while transporting it. A deeper hole in the sculpture will
result in lower breakage. IIRC Don D. told me he tries to drill at least
50% into the sculpture, but I don't always drill that deep (depends on the
sculpture). However I'd be very wary of drilling to the base depth which
frequently is only 1.5 - 2 inches. Just some thoughts. g2
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Paul In Northants | 10 Jun 2013 13:56
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Re: Advise Re: Alabaster

Hi, Thanks for that
Thats sort of what i meant when said it was immediate 
and thats how i have worked so far - good tip on the binder lee I was almost have the same idea with all the bits
around me - lol 
Finishing is a big question area at the min 
any other advise - see origional post for points 
Thanks

> Hi Paul,
> 
> One of the nice things about Alabaster is that you can use woodworking 
> tools on it since it has a harness of 2 on the Mohs scale. Won't work 
> like, say, a piece of oak, but you can cut and drill and sand it.
> 
> Kreigh
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Paul In Northants | 9 Jun 2013 23:17
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Advise Re: Alabaster

Hi, 
First post 
I am just starting out in sculpting
Visited a stone yard  got some ANCASTER LIMESTONE - and as a sample a piece of Alabaster 
Well the sample has got me more interested  as Alabaster is very immediate in a few hours I had the starting of a sculpture
Ok very small - its a bit  underwhelming - but its a work of Art - the production of an potential Artist (maybe)
So my Questions if you don't mind taking the trouble to share your experience

1, Any and all tips tricks ?
2, Finishing - whats best ?
3, How to reduce the inherant weakness  in alabaster -susceptible to water?
4, Tools to use, chisels or not?
5, Avoiding bruising?
6, How to keep sharp lines ( considering going through the grades to finish)?
7, Mounting? 
8, What to avoid ?
9, What not to avoid?
10, Anything else not covered above? 
Ok it's cheeky asking you to share maybe years of learned experience 
But I was always told don't ask don't get!
So I thought I would ask

Thanks for reading 

Paul
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Jon Vogler | 9 Jun 2013 20:24
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How do I Control a Cuturi Pneumatic Hammer?

I am sculpting stone and have just bought a Cuturi "U" pneumatic hammer.
However it has no trigger and operates continuously when the compressor is
delivering.  How do I stop and start it?  What kind of valve could I use for
this and where can I buy it in the U.K.?

Thanks

Jon Vogler

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