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From: gary grossman <grossman@zzzzzzzzz>
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:01:48 -0400
Subject: carving

Maybe I'm a young fogey, but I was surprised when I first viewed the
Fisher video several months ago, about him carving without safety
glasses. I can't imagine ever carving without safety glasses regardless
of how I'm looking at the chisel. Riccochets are a common feature of
any stone removal technique and it's foolhardy to think that you will be
the one who's never hit. It certainly is a disservice to new carvers
for anyone to advocate carving without safety gear. I'm not pointing
any fingers here, so please don't respond by saying "that's not what I
said". As both a scientist who handles hazardous materials and a carver,
please always wear safety glasses and other appropriate safety gear
e.g., mask/respirator, when you carve stone. cheers, g2

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Gary D. Grossman

G. Grossman Fine Art
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Warnell School of Forest Resources
University of Georgia
Athens, GA, USA 30602

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