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Old 10-21-2011, 12:21 AM
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Does anyone know where I could get some type of pattern or info for carving ball & claw feet? Very much appreciated.
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Old 10-21-2011, 04:20 AM
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googling "carving ball and claw feet" actually turns up quite a few hits. This is just the first one(nice picture).
Carving a Ball and Claw Foot - by John Fry @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community

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Old 10-21-2011, 04:24 AM
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Oh, here's the step by step instructions at John's website.
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Old 10-21-2011, 07:43 AM
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Heres a good one from all angles got the pic off google.

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Old 10-21-2011, 09:52 AM
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I love ball and claw feet, hope you get good at them and enjoy making them.
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Wood Carving Illustrated Issue 38 Spring 2007 has a good article and step-by-step on carving the ball and claw: Wood Carving Illustrated Issue 38 Spring 2007 You should be able to order it right from that link.

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Old 10-21-2011, 11:57 PM
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Thanks guys for the info. I googled it and have been checking it all out. Fly fisher thanks for the pics, gonna swipe them.
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I've started caring one in mahogany but me being me its a bit different. I'll show you tomorow Jeff when its done.
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