New Beginner Carver

[Silverfox]

G'day Everyone.
Much thanks to Kurt & Tyler for processing my application to join.
Having actually read the postings regarding membership, I must comment about myself.
I am a complete beginner to Pipe Crafting. I am actually a Gold & Silversmith of recent years but I have had some great deal of time invested in carving bone, horn and marine ivory for jewellery and netsuke. I can imagine that my carving skills will come in handy once I get the fundamentals down pat and move on to carved pipes. However, fundamentals first!!! I can imagine that my experience in making required tools & or modifying them will come in handy. Have had plenty of practice with this as Bone Carving tool kits are pretty rare, and I am not a ‘carve it all with a Dremel’ kind of bloke.
I have always been fascinated by hand carved pipes and thought it about time I should try myself. I should point out that I am wanting to learn this skill for my own benefit and enjoyment, not to make money (get rich quick scheme - I think not). Also here in OZ, pipes cannot even be displayed for sale in a public place anymore. I am here to enhance my own hand-skills, learn something new, and hopefully impart some knowledge to others when helpful & warranted.
I will do my best to use the search engine before posting a question (to hopefully find the other 1000 times it has been asked). However, I dislike sitting at the computer for long periods trolling through stuff when I could be out creating. Besides, the only stupid question is the one not asked!
Anyway, enough drivel for now! But I will say much thanks in advance to those Makers who give of their knowledge freely and openly, it is always appreciated, and returned when I can!!!
Regards to all members.
Silverfox
NSW Australia.

[W.Pastuch]

Welcome to the forum!
Goldsmith and bone carver? You're miles ahead from most beginners here, you'll learn the basics very easily, then it's all fun

Also here in OZ, pipes cannot even be displayed for sale in a public place 

Whaaat? Are you serious?? That's ridiculous.

[jogilli]

welcome to the forum.... I think you'll enjoy it.. just read, search for answers, and then ask
james

[pipedreamer]

Welcome. What has happened to Australia? So many aspects of living there have changed for the worse!

[sandahlpipe]

Welcome to the forum. And enjoy reading!

[Silverfox]

Much thanks guys!!!
Silverfox.
aka: John.

[oklahoma red]

Welcome mate! Have some fun in here and put your skills to work. They would especially be handy in making tampers.

[LatakiaLover]

New required watching for the board:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHQRZXM-4xI