Benner, a 3rd Generation wood carver from McClure, Pennsylvania. All of the products that I make are hand made. My great grandfather, Elder E. Weader, started woodcarving after he retired from 42 years of being a school teacher. His passion and hobby has passed down through the generations. Elder was asked when he was retiring if he had a hobby. At the time, he did not have any hobbies; but by cha
nce he became aware of an opening at a woodcarving class. He was skeptical at first, but after he attended the first class, he realized how enjoyable woodcarving can be; and "the rest is history". My grandfather Edwin L. Weader has also done very detailed wood carvings. I picked up the "knife" in May of 2016. The tools that I am using hold a special place in my heart because they are Elder's tools that he used. It helps me to remember my great grandfather. I am very thankful for the time that I had with him. I have many other family members that have done different types of wood working but I have a love for wood carving (planning, imagining, shaping and finishing). It is a relaxing hobby. Hope everyone enjoys them as much as I enjoy doing them. This is also helping keep not only the family tradition alive but the memories alive as well.
