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Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:14 pm
by Doug51
I was disappointed with the Old Timer tool. Mine came with every tool dull. I still haven't gotten them totally sharp. I got the idea from a video that Mike Stinnet did on u-tube. He used a tool to put the scales on snakes that he carves on canes and walking sticks. I was going to try it with a blade but the u tool was so much faster and more consistent.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:29 pm
by mrwatch
I'm not sure which brand but they make a shaped fish scale wood burning tip in more than one size. If you look back at my mermaid I used a wood burner for her scales.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:40 pm
by Doug51
Mr Watch thanks for sharing. I'm thinking about investing in a better wood burner. I thought about wood burning the scales in but the cheap one I have the heat is very inconsistent. I was considering highlighting the scales with it to see how it might turn out. What do you think about doing that?
I think I'm going to try to make a small fishing fly to mount in the mouth to hang it by.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:48 am
by Doug51
A whittle penguin 😁

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:13 pm
by doglegg
Great little penguin Doug. ::tu::

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:13 pm
by Steve Warden
doglegg wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:13 pm Great little penguin Doug. ::tu::
::nod:: yup

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:24 pm
by Doug51
Don't let the whittle things bug you!:-)

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:49 pm
by Doug51
Spring flowers whittled from match sticks and one toothpick with my Case Seahorse whittler.
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Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:25 am
by doglegg
Doug you have found your calling. ::nod:: ::nod::

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:51 am
by Doug51
doglegg wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:25 am Doug you have found your calling. ::nod:: ::nod::
I know just enough to laugh at myself!

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2020 11:43 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
I found this small article, no picture, in a 1932 newspaper.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:54 pm
by Doug51
A few more projects. Carved with my Case Seahorse whittler.
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Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:32 pm
by TPK
Doug51 wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:54 pm A few more projects. Carved with my Case Seahorse whittler.IMG_20200409_165151947.jpg
Cool stuff Doug! Especially those flowers! ::tu:: :D

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:49 pm
by Doug51
TPK wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:32 pm
Doug51 wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:54 pm A few more projects. Carved with my Case Seahorse whittler.IMG_20200409_165151947.jpg
Cool stuff Doug! Especially those flowers! ::tu:: :D
Thanks

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:22 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Also from a 1932 newspaper. Sorry about the gaps, but not difficult to figure out.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:05 pm
by Steve Warden
Just curious, Skip, but you're posting a lot of 1932 clips (very interesting, by the way!) ::tu::
Where are you searching to find 'em?

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:41 am
by Doug51
Carved a little pumpkin with my Case Seahorse whittler. I used color pencils for coloring.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:49 am
by Doug51
I also carved another rooster in a different stance then added some of the flowers I made out of match sticks. I called it "pecking wild flowers".

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 2:01 pm
by doglegg
Doug you truly amaze me. A talent that lay dormant all these years and blossoming so quick. Love your stuff. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::handshake::

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:14 pm
by Doug51
doglegg wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 2:01 pm Doug you truly amaze me. A talent that lay dormant all these years and blossoming so quick. Love your stuff. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::handshake::
Thanks I really appreciate that. I always had a love and liked using knives and especially the slip joints for several years now. My dad passed away 3yrs ago. We farmed together my whole life and l found that carving took my mind off things. That's when I started carving.It's really relaxing and I really like using my knives to create something. I still have a lot to learn.😀 Always good to hear from you.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:12 pm
by TPK
Doug51 wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:49 am I also carved another rooster in a different stance then added some of the flowers I made out of match sticks. I called it "pecking wild flowers".
Nice work Doug! I'm a fan of flowers & chickens. ::tu:: ::super_happy:: The pumpkin is also cool! ::tu:: :D

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:50 pm
by Doug51
TPK wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:12 pm
Doug51 wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:49 am I also carved another rooster in a different stance then added some of the flowers I made out of match sticks. I called it "pecking wild flowers".
Nice work Doug! I'm a fan of flowers & chickens. ::tu:: ::super_happy:: The pumpkin is also cool! ::tu:: :D
Thanks!

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:21 pm
by Doug51
Work in progress. Almost there. I need more tips or advice from you other carvers on carving these. Used my new GEC 62 pocket carver in smooth white bone.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:48 pm
by doglegg
Doesn't look like you need any advice Doug. The round ball is always the hardest part for me and you got that part whipped. Looks good. ::nod:: ::tu::

And obviously the 62 will whittle.

Re: Wood carving projects

Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:01 pm
by Doug51
doglegg wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:48 pm Doesn't look like you need any advice Doug. The round ball is always the hardest part for me and you got that part whipped. Looks good. ::nod:: ::tu::

And obviously the 62 will whittle.
Thanks.The 62 does whittle nice I wish it were just a little thicker at the top on the backside of the blade. My fingers got a little sore doing push cuts carving with it.
I struggle with the round ball part to.Some people can make these seem so easy. Did you get my message I sent you?