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  1. Thread: Sin Cerebro

    by ClaudeF
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    One possible source of wood for you might be...

    One possible source of wood for you might be broken pallets. Find a furniture store or appliance store and check behind them - if a pallet gets broken, they usually throw them away... This is not...
  2. Thread: Sin Cerebro

    by ClaudeF
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    Excellent work, especially in pine! The face is...

    Excellent work, especially in pine! The face is great with details that are perfect.

    Claude
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    Well done, JJ! Beautiful carving! Claude

    Well done, JJ! Beautiful carving!

    Claude
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    Looking good, JJ, and congratulations on your...

    Looking good, JJ, and congratulations on your daughter.

    Claude
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    Beautiful work, JJ! Claude

    Beautiful work, JJ!

    Claude
  6. Thread: Cat

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    Very nice! Claude

    Very nice!

    Claude
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    Blank may be an indicator that's it's for turning...

    Blank may be an indicator that's it's for turning a plate or platter. Even a shallow bowl, depending on the thickness. Looks like it will have a nice grain pattern and color when finished.
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    Well done on the sculpture! As to the other, a...

    Well done on the sculpture! As to the other, a photo of the end grain would be helpful.

    Claude
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    Wow! That is quite the project and it looks...

    Wow! That is quite the project and it looks beautiful!

    Claude
  10. Thread: dont shoot me

    by ClaudeF
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    Ah! I have the Dewalt version of that tool he's...

    Ah! I have the Dewalt version of that tool he's using in the video. https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-7-Amp-4-5-in-Small-Angle-Grinder-with-1-Touch-Guard-DWE4011/203574137 My carving with it was...
  11. Thread: dont shoot me

    by ClaudeF
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    To me, it's still carving, whether one uses...

    To me, it's still carving, whether one uses knives, gouges, angle grinders, chainsaws, etc.

    You'll likely get faster wood removal with your angle grinders and/or Arbortech stuff than you will...
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    Beautiful wood and a nice sculpture! Claude

    Beautiful wood and a nice sculpture!

    Claude
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    Not all ebony has a specific gravity greater than...

    Not all ebony has a specific gravity greater than 1.0. There are several here that you can compare to your piece: Wood Filter | The Wood Database

    Claude
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    Excellent work! Claude

    Excellent work!

    Claude
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    Not much I can say other than WOW!! That is some...

    Not much I can say other than WOW!! That is some amazing work!

    Claude
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    Dalmatian Puppy

    Playful Dalmation puppy. About 4 inches long. This was a piece of Southern basswood that I had. Got it started and immediately ran into trouble with the wood splitting. Started to throw it away, but...
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    Well done on the spoon! Claude

    Well done on the spoon!

    Claude
  19. Thread: Advice needed

    by ClaudeF
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    Hi, Rick! Here's a link that might help you: ...

    Hi, Rick!

    Here's a link that might help you: Tools I Can’t Live Without | Fiebig and Yundt Woodcarving

    Claude
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    Beautiful work on that base! Claude

    Beautiful work on that base!

    Claude
  21. Thread: First crack

    by ClaudeF
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    Hello, Nick and welcome to carving! I was given...

    Hello, Nick and welcome to carving!
    I was given the same set a few years back. In my opinion, the #3, #5, #7 plus the smallest V tool will be the most useful of this set. My set currently sits on...
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    CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
  23. Thread: Leprechaun

    by ClaudeF
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    Leprechaun

    Carved for a customer - basswood, about 19 cm tall.

    Claude

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    Wow, you got that roughed out quickly! Claude

    Wow, you got that roughed out quickly!

    Claude
  25. Hello, Chris! What brand of gouge do you have? ...

    Hello, Chris! What brand of gouge do you have? The way the gouge cuts depends on the angle of the bevel. A larger bevel angle will mean that you have to tilt the gouge significantly when carving...
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    Trevor: I sent you a Private Message. Claude

    Trevor: I sent you a Private Message.
    Claude
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    Relief Carving Tutorial

    Lora Irish is beginning a very detailed tutorial on creating a relief carving of a flying goose. The tutorial is free, no sign up needed. You will, however, have to register at the Woodcarving...
  28. Thread: Scrolls

    by ClaudeF
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    Excellent work! Claude

    Excellent work!

    Claude
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    Nice work! I like it! Claude

    Nice work! I like it!

    Claude
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    Woodcraft.com has a large selection of knife...

    Woodcraft.com has a large selection of knife kits. You could also try searching on Amazon - probably more likely to find local ones that way...

    Claude
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    Outstanding work, JJ! That mix of colors below...

    Outstanding work, JJ! That mix of colors below the eye is difficult to achieve...

    Claude
  32. Thread: What a find!

    by ClaudeF
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    Wow what a find! Your research into the origin...

    Wow what a find! Your research into the origin and subsequent movements is great. I hope you document all this and keep it with the tools so your future generations can see the history. If you...
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    If you are just starting out, I'd suggest three...

    If you are just starting out, I'd suggest three shapes: Flame, round-end cylinder, and ball, in coarse, medium, and fine. I'd also suggest structured carbide, especially if your rotary tool is...
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    I know it's an old thread but here are a couple...

    I know it's an old thread but here are a couple of links for you.
    Claude

    www.worldofdecoys.com - World of Decoys

    www.decoysales.com - www.decoysales.com
  35. Thread: Whittling

    by ClaudeF
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    private message sent. In a nutshell, most...

    private message sent.

    In a nutshell, most carvers would recommend cutting/sanding off the factory handle and making your own. Basically, make a shape you like and that feels right in your hand,...
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    Excellent work on that bird! Claude

    Excellent work on that bird!

    Claude
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    Nice mortar and pestle - would be great for...

    Nice mortar and pestle - would be great for mashing up some herbs or spices!

    Claude
  38. Thread: Beagle

    by ClaudeF
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    Beagle

    This is a beagle dog wood carving. 204mm tall, carved from basswood, painted with acrylics.

    Claude

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    Beautiful work! Claude

    Beautiful work!

    Claude
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    Beautiful work! Claude

    Beautiful work!

    Claude
  41. Thread: Log Carving

    by ClaudeF
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    Nice work! The add-ons really make it great. ...

    Nice work! The add-ons really make it great.

    Claude
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    I agree; it's part of a wood carving vise (work...

    I agree; it's part of a wood carving vise (work positioned). The solid bar is clamped to the workbench with some F-clamps, or clamped in a regular vise with the missing plate attached to the shaft...
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    Gnome on a Toadstool

    This is a little gnome relaxing on a toadstool. The gnome is a Floyd Rhadigan pattern, published in Wood Carving Illustrated Issue 63, Summer 2013. Floyd's gnome was around 190mm tall; mine is 140mm...
  44. Thread: Wood Spirits

    by ClaudeF
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    Very nice! is the mustache of the one on the...

    Very nice! is the mustache of the one on the right the natural bark, or did you texture it?

    Claude
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    Depending on how much sanding needs to be done, a...

    Depending on how much sanding needs to be done, a small diamond burr in a rotary tool (Dremel, Foredom, WeCheer, etc.) could be used. I have a large set of burrs I got from Woodcraft that has 150,...
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    Nice work - classic style! Claude

    Nice work - classic style!

    Claude
  47. Thread: Bye-bye Santa

    by ClaudeF
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    Bye-bye Santa

    Santa is off to work and Mrs. Claus is telling him good-bye. Carved from basswood, about 125mm tall, painted with acrylics.

    Claude
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  48. Thread: Skiing Santa

    by ClaudeF
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    Skiing Santa

    This little Santa is having fun skiing, now that Christmas is over. He stands about 130mm tall, and is carved from basswood, painted with acrylic paints.

    Claude

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    If caricature carving or small figure...

    If caricature carving or small figure (non-realistic) carving is something you are interested in, here are more great video sources:

    Gene Messer: YouTube

    Arleen Zomer: YouTube

    Claude
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    Well done on the grapes - nice detail and clean...

    Well done on the grapes - nice detail and clean cuts!

    Claude
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