Some inspiration

Some whittlin' photos from Old Chum, one of our favorite tumblr blogs.

And I could learn a thing or two about spoon carving from this guy...

2nd meeting: 6.3.10

Thanks again to Luke, Jeff, Danny, and Josh for hosting our second BTWC-SF meeting at their amazing space Woodshop. Once we had finished snooping around and checking out all their amazing surfboards, paintings, chairs, and furniture, we managed to settle down for a great night of whittling. We were very happy to welcome new club members Devon, Sarah, Andy, and Chris. And perhaps most significant of all...

Derek drew first blood! Which makes the club officially official!

Jeff, Derek, and Chris chip 'n chat.

Chris works on his, um, beatdown stick?

Jeff looks for better reception...

Sarah shows off her clothespin in progress.

And for more pictures, you can always click here.

1st meeting: 5.11.10

In our ongoing effort to spend quality time with quality friends, we are proud to announce the founding of the San Francisco chapter of the Bleeding Thumb Whittling Club.

Our first meeting was a wonderful success. Many projects were begun, some were even finished. There was great conversation and conviviality. But alas....very little bleeding (and that was from a previous injury).

In the meantime you can check out some pictures below (with more to see here), and please visit the original Bleeding Thumb Whittling Club established by our new friends Janina and Jack in the UK.

Josh of Bernal Cutlery does some delicate work on a stick.

Wood, tools, chips.

Derek's peanut.

Luke's Fistful 'o Dollars.