The Grizzly Woodsmith: Woodcarving Resources

Woodcarving Resources

Publications

National Wood Carvers Association - Membership includes subscription to Chip Chats
Read it to see Pictures, Articles, Show information, Seminars and Classes, and Carving Resources
www.chipchats.org

Woodcarving Illustrated

How to magazine for carvers - Available by subscription or at carving shows
More Pictures, Articles, Show information, Seminars and Classes
Browse site for contest winners, events, classes, and more
www.woodcarvingillustrated.com

Woodcarving Illustrated

Available by subscription and at select retail stores
Pictures, Projects, Show information, Seminars and Classes
Browse site for free how-tos, events, classes, and more
www.carvingmagazine.com

Woodcarving across the Atlantic
Available by subscription
www.thegmcgroup.com/Woodcarving Magazine

Tools

CT Valley Woodcarving

Connecticut Valley Woodcarving, Coventry, CT
Providing woodcarving tools, books and supplies to the traditional carver, whittler and sculptor
www.ctvalleywc.com

Woodcraft Stores for power tools, carving supplies, wood, books, classes, and more
See STORES on Woodcraft website for locations, hours, classes

Connecticut stores in Manchester and Norwalk
249 Spencer St. Manchester 06040 860-647-0303
215 Westport Ave. Norwalk 06851 203-847-9663
www.woodcraft.com

NWCA Tool Links

See the Northwest Wood Carvers Association Tool Locator
for sources of tool information and links
Also see their Links category for other useful places
www.woodcarvers.org

Websites

NEWC Links

See the New England Woodcarvers Links for more carving information
www.newc.org

Woodcarver Online Magazine
Bi-monthly, pictures, patterns, book reviews, events, and more
Enjoy browsing the back issues
Carvers Ezine

Schools/Instruction

American Woodcarving School, Wayne, NJ
973-835-8555
Daily classes, Special Seminars, Online store
Check site for classes, times, instructors, and carving gallery

www.americanwoodcarving.com

NEW!! Mrs. Grizzly's Tool Rolls
Available exclusively from The American Woodcarving School
Papa Bear - 24 pockets
Mama Bear - 18 pockets

Contact Jerry Cetrulo at the School to order
njcarver7@optonline.net

Mrs. Grizzly's Toll Rolls

Chris Pye E-books
Free Online Carving Information
Enjoy his Carving Galleries while you are there
Chris Pye E-books

Wood

Berkshire Wood Products, Sheffield, MA
Basswood or butternut is not always available, so call first.
Beautiful large burl slabs and exotic wood. It's worth the trip just to look.
413-229-7919
www.berkproducts.com

Tuckaway Timber, Lyme, NH
Good source of carving stock - basswood, butternut, tupelo, and more
It's a pleasant drive but be sure to call first.
Open by appointment June-October only
603-795-4534
www.tuckawaytimber.com

Heinecke Wood Products, Cumberland, WI
Great quality Northern Basswood for carving, ornaments, relief, chip carving, woodburning
No, you don't have to drive to Wisconsin. They will send it to you for less than the cost of the drive.
715-822-8642
www.heineckewood.com

Curious Woods, Ballston Spa, NY
The domestic and exotic hardwoods division of Curtis Lumber Co., Inc.
Providing the highest quality of lumber, boards and turning stock available
While it's nice to look at the wood in the 'flesh', they do have online shopping.
518-490-1334
www.curiouswoods.com
www.curtislumber.com

Conway Hardwood Products Company, Route 7, Gaylordsville, CT
They mainly have lumber and boards for furniture, floors, and millwork,
but usually have basswood in stock. You may want to check before going.
860-355-4030

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