2 granite carving sequences

[abknight@zzzzzz]

George,

Thanks again for a vigorous thorough response.  I would
probably flunk Simon's class.  But I'm doing the best I
can.  I'm making things more interesting by adding edisys
(sic).  This, I think is a workd the Greeks used about
their columns which bulged in the lower middle.  What you
say about seeing a cube by it's corners is very
interesting to me.  I am begining to notice that as I
finish my cubic column.  It helps to hear you speak of it.
 I am having a good run with a criss-cross chisel.  I have
decided to stay away from a polish, perhaps because I am
putting of buying a polishing system.  So I am finish
surfacing with a circular cup chisel to a powdery finish.
Small tool for a big area.  All that powdery surface makes
me want to cut into it!
Perhaps some chisels work better on some granite types.
This Missouri Red has a lot of crystals BB sized.  Off
course I wear a mask.  But I was still having problems
with a mask and I have moved to a supplied air system, so
I'm doing well, but as for those around me...  Talk about
carving ethics.   I believe this dust to be very similar
to diatomaceous earth which is used to kill insects.
Great stone though.  I am dreaming of my next project.  It
has been very expensive to tool up, but now I'm broke but
in good tool shape.
Thanks again,

Bill