Whittling Small - Advantages

[Tom-H]

I occurred to me that there are a few real advantages of "whittling small". First you just need a good pocket knife. A V-tool can be useful tho. Not much cost for wood. Not much of a mess to clean up. Not much work space needed. Can whittle just about any where.

Here's my work bench. It's a lap bench, and as you can see has quite a few projects on it......

Tom H

[Just Carving]

I agree Tom. I've been picking up a log here and there and now I've amassed a stockpile. Do you know how many Whittlebears I can get out of a log? I don't either but I'm going to have fun finding out!!

I love doing the Whittlebears and of course, small pins for Michelle. Like you've mentioned in previous posts, I get so many and I just end up giving them away. Once in a while I'll sell a bear. It'd be nice if I could sell more Whittlebears but I think it's more fun to just give them away.

I guess we're on the same wavelength because I just posted a tip about whittling small projects and keeping them in your pocket.

Tip for pocketing small whittling projects

Bob L

[SlowMover]

Another advantage is you don't need a whole wall to display your collection of carvings. My wife doesn't like big stuff, too much to dust she says.

[Tom-H]

Hey Slowmover, I hadn't even thought of that advantage. Thanks.


Bob, Portability is the answer.....for us antsy fellows...

Tom H

[Nomad]

I have to admit I was pretty impressed by your "small footprint" when I saw you at Evart.

Some neat carvings on your little bench. I like the looks of that carving clamp too. Did you make it or is it commercially available?

[Tom-H]

Thanks for asking Terry. It's home made. Here's another example, with a wing nut. The threaded bolt needs a allen wrench to tighten. The secret to getting the piece real tight is the foam pieces.

Tom H

[Nomad]

I like it. I may have to steal your idea. Looks pretty handy.

[uvawyo]

There's a bunch of real neat carvings on that bench
and my wife and I agree with all those advantages
Yho I don't go quite as small as Tom

[Eddy-Smiles]

I admire you guys that can carve small. My big paws get in the way with anything less than 3" plus my eyes ain't what they use to be!

[Tom-H]

Yep Herb, you're right! We gotta keep the ladies happy. And the "no mess" is thing that does keep my wife happy.

Tom H