First attempt at a Mountianman walking stick.

[knothole]

I have not posted much in the past few weeks, it`s as if the honey-dos have had the best of me. I have had some time to carve and here is the result of my effort for a Mtn Man head on a walking stick. A friend of mine dropped off a couple hickory sticks some time ago and wanted me to carve him a stick. I really liked carving the hickory as long as I kept my tools sharp. Thanks for looking!!! I`m currently working on a greenman from Irish`s book. I`ll keep you updated on that one. I`m using a piece of black walnut for thew greenman, it should be interesting...Bruce

[gene-messer]

Good job Bruce... Good looking face ...

Hickory is hard to carve .. and you did a excellent job of it ..

Gene

[Kenny_S]

Excellent job for your first attempt. How are you going to finish it?

[knothole]

Thanks Gene and Kenny I appreciate the kind words, Not sure how I will finish the piece yet I was thinking maybe a light coat of blo...Bruce

[windsong]

Hi Bruce
That is a very good carving and i.m sure you friend will be proud of it.What kind and brand of a knife did you carve it with.I know i would not even atemp to carve a piece of hickory.But you sure did a GREAT JOB.
Vic.

[Joy]

Very nice! Did this make you want to do more sticks?

[Banjo]

That's a mighty handsome mountain man! Don't know how you do such a precise, detailed carving......on a stick!! Great job!

[squbrigg]

Well done Knothole. Hickory is a hard wood to carve, you worked hard for your success. Great job.

Bob

[knothole]

Thanks Vic, I used a carving jack made by flexcut I really like this knife with the different blades but it does have a down fall. When using the carving blade the skew blade wants to work it`s way out and cuts you right in the palm, trying to figure a way that this does`nt happen. Gotta be carful though if you just wave your hand by the knife it will cut...lol..Bruce

[knothole]

Originally Posted by Joy

Very nice! Did this make you want to do more sticks?

Thanks Joy, Right now it seems like I`m trying to do a little bit of everything. I have done some wood spirits, a couple walking sticks, the chestnut log, I just started on a greenman relief carving. But to answer your question I have some wood drying to do some more walking sticks...Bruce