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5th April 2016, 06:31 PM
Thread: wood turning...the next generation
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wood turning...the next generation
..don't laugh..all the technology is available
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8th December 2015, 08:23 PM
Thread: ..it's that time of year again..
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..sure..next mould I make of a carving I'll take...
..sure..next mould I make of a carving I'll take some pics and post...it's not difficult, it's just a bit of a process ...
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7th December 2015, 06:01 PM
Thread: ..it's that time of year again..
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Thanks for the feedback folks..always...
Thanks for the feedback folks..always appreciated..
..occasionally if I'm happy with a piece I'll make a mold and try and reproduce them in different materials..the pics are of the bird in wood,... -
29th November 2015, 06:07 PM
Thread: ..it's that time of year again..
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..it's that time of year again..
..it's Christmas and the relatives are visiting..
and they all expect uncle underfoot to make them stuff..
..small bird in huon pine
..letter opener in silver ash and red cedar
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20th September 2015, 08:23 PM
Thread: Dragon's head
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..Yep..what Mike said...I would suggest a ...
..Yep..what Mike said...I would suggest a "Pfeil" no.1 knife..
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23rd June 2015, 09:28 PM
Thread: bits n pieces
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..a small addition to the torso.. I hollowed out...
..a small addition to the torso..
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19th June 2015, 06:41 AM
Thread: What are your vices?
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.Yep..it's all about the surface area interface...
.Yep..it's all about the surface area interface between the bench and the carving..
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15th June 2015, 08:42 PM
Thread: bits n pieces
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...yep..all of that.. I do a bunch of carving...
...yep..all of that..
I do a bunch of carving workshops for folks..(mostly experienced turners or furniture makers)..
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14th June 2015, 07:18 PM
Thread: bits n pieces
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..Thanks for the feedback folks...always...
..Thanks for the feedback folks...always appreciated..
..there's no monopoly on creativity Mike.
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13th June 2015, 08:46 AM
Thread: bits n pieces
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bits n pieces
I haven't posted for a bit..thought I'd show some recent bits and pieces
platypus is in red ceder (about lifesize)
textured torso WIP in houn pine (about 370mm tall)
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14th April 2015, 08:05 PM
Thread: Turkey "bridge" project
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..the chairs were just a self indulgence when we...
..the chairs were just a self indulgence when we had 10 mins spare...nothing to do with the project...here's a 3 minute version of making the piece...
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7th April 2015, 07:03 PM
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..draw (scribble) everytime...model in plasticene...
..draw (scribble) everytime...model in plasticene mostly...sketch on the piece..always.
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7th April 2015, 05:54 AM
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..phew Mike...the BIG questions..(that most...
..phew Mike...the BIG questions..(that most likely will remain forever unanswered)
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6th April 2015, 08:53 PM
Thread: First attempt at a Torso
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..great first attempt Yx...IMO you're doing it...
..great first attempt Yx...IMO you're doing it right if you start with models first..
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5th April 2015, 08:13 AM
Thread: Turkey "bridge" project
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The "bridge" is installed outside for about 2...
The "bridge" is installed outside for about 2 weeks then gets a permanent indoor spot..the environment is very cold and dry so it should be ok for a while.
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4th April 2015, 06:00 PM
Thread: Turkey "bridge" project
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..installed at 11pm ..minus 6deg and snowing.....
..installed at 11pm ..minus 6deg and snowing..
(some detail pics)..
The last pic is the result of a chair fight between an Irishman an Icelander a Guatamalan and a Botswanan..(arguing over who... -
4th April 2015, 05:50 PM
Thread: Turkey "bridge" project
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Turkey "bridge" project
..so.. 24 wood carver/sculptors from 18 different countries just spent a month in Eskisehir Turkey..
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24th February 2015, 07:18 PM
Thread: ..Bugnuggets, skulls and nudes
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..Thanks for the feedback folks :) always...
..Thanks for the feedback folks :) always appreciated..
well spotted Cliff...she looks more like it than the original inspiration..(the plant from 'little shop of horrors")
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22nd February 2015, 04:20 PM
Thread: ..Bugnuggets, skulls and nudes
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..Bugnuggets, skulls and nudes
..Well that got your attention.:rolleyes:..
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29th September 2014, 07:52 PM
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...feeling the need to wade in ....having spent...
...feeling the need to wade in ....having spent time in the middle east in my youth..(Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Afghanistan and Israel)...
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9th September 2014, 01:36 PM
Thread: Exhibitionist #3
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Just spotted your question Whittling... I used...
Just spotted your question Whittling...
I used 3mm square aluminium armature wire and make up a basic stick figure (as in pic) this one is about 300mm tall.
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30th August 2014, 05:39 AM
Thread: Free Scuulptors Web Reference
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..Great resource..thanks:2tsup:
..Great resource..thanks:2tsup:
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29th August 2014, 06:19 AM
Thread: Exhibitionist #3
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They do look pythonesque don't they...they are...
They do look pythonesque don't they...they are polymer clay over an aluminium armature..
originally they were maquettes(models) for ones I was going to carve, but I decided to use them as the... -
28th August 2014, 06:42 PM
Thread: Exhibitionist #3
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nice trees cobalt here's a couple more
nice trees cobalt
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24th August 2014, 10:02 PM
Thread: Exhibitionist #3
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..thanks for the feedback...always appreciated.....
..thanks for the feedback...always appreciated.. I haven't had a chance to get in and take decent pics yet..
here's a couple of detail pics of one piece..
..."Device number 9"
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24th August 2014, 05:01 PM
Thread: Exhibitionist #3
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Exhibitionist #3
I've been buried in my studio for the last 3 months getting this exhibition ready for the local regional gallery...whew...finally installed.
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22nd August 2014, 06:55 PM
Thread: Cutting Flexiable Foam
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..it's not often I feel like I can speak with...
..it's not often I feel like I can speak with such authority..
.....however, I have just helped my son build a travel case for his phantom quadcopter (and related gopro paraphenalia)
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21st August 2014, 01:56 PM
Thread: Ivory Where I Stand
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I understand that cane toad livers work a treat...
I understand that cane toad livers work a treat for erectile disfunction....pass it on:q
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16th August 2014, 09:27 AM
Thread: Wood burns
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..Major bummer movay :( ...I'm sure the Nimbin...
..Major bummer movay :(
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16th August 2014, 09:20 AM
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..Nice one hughie :2tsup:..what tools did you use...
..Nice one hughie :2tsup:..what tools did you use for shaping?
(just wondering because I've got some Aussie desert timber that'll need the same tools):q -
28th June 2014, 06:09 AM
Thread: Gluing up query
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..However you decide to do it, hot glueing a...
..However you decide to do it, hot glueing a support post between the bottom of the jug and the knee would help.
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18th June 2014, 06:05 PM
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although I do like a good fart joke...I'll hand...
although I do like a good fart joke...I'll hand it over to TL for this one...
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16th June 2014, 08:16 PM
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Ta...let's try
Ta...let's try
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8th June 2014, 06:44 PM
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Achmed's kebabs (although tasty) were a little...
Achmed's kebabs (although tasty) were a little stringy....and dental floss wouldn't work
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5th June 2014, 06:39 PM
Thread: Nude figure study (L'ecorche)
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..no real personal comment here movay..other than...
..no real personal comment here movay..other than improving my students anatomy skills..I have noticed that some folks are uncomfortable with the process, but that is to be expected.
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5th June 2014, 06:19 PM
Thread: School commission
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..Wow..big job..I haven't used it either but one...
..Wow..big job..I haven't used it either but one thing is certain..it will crack.
perhaps if you could incorporate that into your design somehow..(piercing it to release the tension maybe) -
1st June 2014, 06:45 PM
Thread: Nude figure study (L'ecorche)
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Thanks for the feedback folks...always...
Thanks for the feedback folks...always appreciated :)
Nailed it Mike..visual beauty is made of muscle, skin and bone..real beauty is made of that, plus other (more important) stuff...
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31st May 2014, 11:58 AM
Thread: Nude figure study (L'ecorche)
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Nude figure study (L'ecorche)
This is another demonstration piece for some artist anatomy students.
I normally finish the torso then flay half to show the musculature, this time I decided to flay the plinth as well :q
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24th May 2014, 06:05 AM
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Nice piece HP :2tsup:..I agree with artful and...
Nice piece HP :2tsup:..I agree with artful and Artesano about picking the right wood..if you're going to spend a lot of time on a piece you might as well make it easy on yourself..
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22nd May 2014, 06:16 PM
Thread: WIP. Inland rosewood (acacia)
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just wondering what the gadget is that looks like...
just wondering what the gadget is that looks like a die grinder with a jacobs chuck?
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22nd May 2014, 06:01 AM
Thread: WIP. Inland rosewood (acacia)
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..Nice one movay :2tsup:..love the serene facial...
..Nice one movay :2tsup:..love the serene facial expression. I really liked the chisel finish and would have been tempted to leave it (sanding..Bleh!) but the fine finish worked well.
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I have/had one of these.. pro...small, safe,...
I have/had one of these..
pro...small, safe, lots of different attachments, easy to use, versatile,
con..don't push it...it breaks..too expensive to repair..
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12th May 2014, 06:17 AM
Thread: Shark cull
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..Well that's easy.. ..Australian road...
..Well that's easy..
..Australian road fatalities in 2012...1310 deaths
..Shark attack fatalities since 1791...228 deaths
( stats include 12 deaths from "provoked" attacks):o
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9th May 2014, 05:46 AM
Thread: Wall Fishing
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Fun piece:2tsup:..love it
Fun piece:2tsup:..love it
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9th May 2014, 05:44 AM
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..lovely piece TasSculptor:2tsup:..just wondering...
..lovely piece TasSculptor:2tsup:..just wondering about the surface..is it wire brushed or sandblasted? .it really works well
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Great stuff Iggy:2tsup:..good to see you're still...
Great stuff Iggy:2tsup:..good to see you're still out and adventuring..
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8th May 2014, 08:14 PM
Thread: Shark cull
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..exactly...$19.4 million for 107 days...lots and...
..exactly...$19.4 million for 107 days...lots and lots of small planes..would love to see the books:rolleyes:
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8th May 2014, 08:07 PM
Thread: ICAC - Im lovin it!
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..ICAC?...never heard of it.. :q
..ICAC?...never heard of it..
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8th May 2014, 05:54 AM
Thread: Shark cull
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..the problem here is that no family members of...
..the problem here is that no family members of any attack victim supported the cull.
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6th May 2014, 06:43 PM
Thread: Shark cull
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Shark cull
..So, the West Australian shark cull has been stopped.
I'm curious to know who decided it was a good idea in the first place.
I have spent a big part of my life in the ocean, swimming, surfing,...