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Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:52 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
Usually my wood carving projects seem to go in this direction.
Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Canvasback, Pintail at front.
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Or sometimes like this.
Mallard on stained pine box.
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Redhead on cherry box.
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Now days I used an Exacto carving knife for the mini decoys, disposable blades, but I still resharpen them.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:37 pm
by KleenCut61
I like Every Thing Pictured~~ Pretty Nice OC ::tu::

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:13 am
by doglegg
Wow, Olde Cutler, those are fantastic. You are a carver indeed my friend. Those boxes are beautiful as are each of the ducks. Congratulations Sir you have talent.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:38 am
by XX Case XX
Those are really nice OC. I have only one wood carved duck from Big Sky Carvers. Maybe you should open a store here and start selling some. ::nod::

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Mike

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:11 am
by tongueriver
OC is a very talented guy; I have seen some of his other items which are also very nice. 8) ::tu::

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:17 am
by OLDE CUTLER
Thanks for your comments. I have been carving decoys, both full size and mini since 1986. Never really tried to sell them. We have quite a "flock" around the house now. On the full size, I still use my Grandpa's RT Brand draw knife that is over 100 years old. Wow, what an edge you can put on that one.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:18 pm
by keithlong
Nice carvings and boxes as well. I like them all. A real talent.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:21 am
by pearlroosterman
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Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:23 am
by pearlroosterman
I prefer collecting antique Remington knives but I sometimes do some whittling. John

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:00 am
by pearlroosterman
Does anyone do Santa carvings? I really enjoy them and would love to learn from others that carve them. Thank you, John

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:26 pm
by doglegg
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A good looking Viking you've got there. I've seen some Santa stuff on here. About the only carving I do on anything with a face is when I shave of a morning. That Viking is great, be sure and post any Santas you do.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:38 pm
by pearlroosterman
Thank you very much. I will pull out a few Santas’ in a day or two. Thanks again. John

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 3:41 am
by pearlroosterman
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Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 3:42 am
by pearlroosterman
Here are a few more of my carvings. Not that good just a great way to relax. Thanks for looking. John

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:38 am
by TripleF
Love it! Especially fond of the Hoodie!! ::tu::

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 5:40 pm
by pearlroosterman
Thank you Scott.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 6:04 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
TripleF wrote:Love it! Especially fond of the Hoodie!! ::tu::
Did you mean this "Hoodie" (Hooded Merganser)? I make two different sizes.
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Also two different sizes of "Woodies" (Wood Duck).
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Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:34 pm
by TripleF
You got it right the first time...Hoodies.....love them ducks!!!!

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:40 pm
by Quick Steel
I only have a couple of carved ducks. I enjoy them and I very much enjoy yours. ::tu::

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:49 am
by stagman
I like the guy smoking the pipe John... he is a cool dude !!! don't know where I'd be if I did not
have my pipe and my home grown cut, dried, etc. Kentucky tobacco from
some folk's I know in the business down there and have been lucky to buy from them for years....
a comfy chair and a pipe full of backie does wonders for a man's soul !!!

Will
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/stagman

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:10 pm
by Steve Warden
The idea is simple - cut away everything that doesn't look like a duck.
It's the talent part that escapes me!

Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!

Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:33 pm
by Quick Steel
stagman, You are so right about the pleasure provided by a pipe. I do believe I will join you in a bowl full right now.
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Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:33 pm
by Quick Steel
stagman, You are so right about the pleasure provided by a pipe. I do believe I will join you in a bowl full right now.
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Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:59 pm
by doglegg
pearlroosterman wrote:7B7518FB-1B40-44F5-8BC7-52323C21769B.jpeg
Cool Santa's and quiet a variety. I think my favorite is the unpainted one. But all well done. Envious.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:53 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
Steve Warden wrote:The idea is simple - cut away everything that doesn't look like a duck.
It's the talent part that escapes me!

Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!

Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!
I have not been there yet, but have a book that has many photos of the decoys in the museum there. Some very old and historic pieces. Totally out of my league. I use patterns by Anthony Hillman, which are patterned after decoys from around World War I or shortly before. The working decoys from that period had feather details painted on instead of carved in. The woods used are what was plentiful in the individuals area of residence. I have used mostly cedar and pine in my ducks.