1st Basswood Chain

[woodtrapper]

I am sure this has been done before and talked about.I was given a piece of basswood from a local carver here in Billings.I told him I never carved basswood before so he gave me a piece and said carve a chain out of it.I am not looking for any critique except it was fun to carve and a challenge to keep from breaking the links.It would be fun to take on a chain on a larger scale.Davy

[Keoma]

OOOOH! This is just great! I was just told that My Great Grandpa Carved a chain and my cousin has promised to send it to me...since I am the only carver in the family. How exciting you posted a picture! It turned out really great. What an heirloom you have made!

[whittling]

great!!i'm still trying to learn howto carve a chain

[tucker1931]

Hey Davy, great little chain, I"ve seen a few and often thought I might try one one day, you can get really hooked on those from what I've heard.
Cliff

[tnartist05]

Oh Wow! Davy,thats a really neat chain plus tinny,you did a great job old buddy on it! I know I couldnt do a chain? 1st I would keep making the links till they was around me then yea I would carve a lock,course then I would be as they say,right now, Im all tied up! LOL Its good seeing you are back carving and trying new subjects like the great work you did on this chain!!

I will be ckn with you{keep up the good work} your friend,Forrest

[woodtrapper]

Thank you all for your kind comments.Forest,I like your idea about carving a lock into the chain.That is a good Idea.Maybe I can carve a small one,paint it gold and give it to my wife,LOL.It was a fun project even if it is beginning carving 101.

[arnie]

woodtrapper, A fellow named john gaddis in south texas gave me my first carving lesson about four years ago and he made me carve a three foot chain laid out exactly like yours. He insisted that when I was finished I would know how to handle basic carving tools. He was correct,I still have that chain hanging on the wall and have fond memories of my first day as a woodcarver every time I look at it. Just this week I decided to promote myself from beginner woodcarver to idiot woodcarver as I caught myself thinking of carving another one. BORING!!! lol good job on your chain,Arnie