WIP Butternut Man

[Merle Rice]

I have seen WIP and found them interesting,never thought I would be doing one but here goes, any comments are welcome. The wood is Butternut and is 2 pcs. 3"x6"x7". The piece is 6"x6"x7", had to glue 2 pcs. together because my saw doesn't cut that large. So far I like the way Butternut carves. Before gluing I cut the front profile then traced it on the back piece, cut it out then glued them together. Couldn't use saw for side profile [ to big],used big Gouge,went pretty easy. Got picture from Sister in Calif. and made pattern from that. Hope this little venture turns out OK. Merle

[tnartist05]

Merle,my old friend,you are off to a great start on this neat looking old man!!! Im not that good at WIP but I will be ckn back on yours!!

Dont stop now,its looking good!

Forrest

[Merle Rice]

Hi Forrest,Thanks for your nice comments I do appreciate them. This is my 1st WIP so don't know how good it's going to be, but nothing ventured nothing gained they say. we are going to find out. Stay Well Ole Friend. Thanks Again Forrest. Merle

[wildhare]

Merle, he is looking good. I love his eyes, so espressive. I look forward to revisiting and seeing your progress.
Wanda

[mobjack68]

Butternut is some fun stuff to carve, isn't it??

[Merle Rice]

Hi Wanda,Thanks for your comments and interest. Hope he turns out OK. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Your right Mobjack, it is fun wood to carve. Merle

[Iowa Carver]

Cool Merle, looks like it is coming along really well. I love carving butternut.

Corey

[Merle Rice]

Thanks for commenting Corey. Merle

[markken5889]

Nice work so far, Merle. I'm definitely on board with carving butternut. I've done a couple minature and a full size decoy with the stuff as well.

Keep us posted. I'm really liking how expressive his face is even this early on!

Mark