Grip-All Jaws Holds a Carving Class

The Grays Harbor Fine Woodworkers Guild held a beginning woodcarving class Saturday June 4th. Local carver and teacher John Templar came down to the shop at the Grip-All Jaws world headquarters in McCleary Washington. This turned out to be a really fun and informative get together.

The first thing John talked about was safety and he provided the kevlar gloves and the rubber bandage tape to protect your thumb. BY THE WAY he said that the tape - it's that thick non sticky, stretchy stuff that clings to itself - comes from medical supply places and is really expensive. But he gets the very same material at feed and farm supply stores for less than half the price. They use it for wrapping horses legs. Pretty clever. We all carved Scotties.

A great time was had by all and we learned a lot. Thanks John.