[North Wind]

This is the next one in this style of carving. I know ,there are all looking the same. If i don`t do a bunch of the same thing I can`t get the steps I use to get there in my head(C.R.S.). By the way, for those that do not know, I live in north east montana and this morn. it was -25 degrees,-55 with the wind chill. Hard to get going,Brrrrrrrrrrrrr. Very Chilly Vince.

[tucker1931]

nOW i KNOW WHERE YOU GOT YER NAME northwind, MAN THAT'S COLD, HOWEVER IT SURE DIDN'T SEEM TO BOTHER YER CARVIN THEM SPIRITS, EXCELLENT STUFF.
CLIFF
Dang, sorry about the capital letters, didn't realise I hadn't punched the key and I don't check till I'm ready to sign my name. I'm a hunt and punch typist and I gotta keep my eyes on the keyboard

[tnartist05]

Vince~ Thats a well carved wood spirit,like his hair and beard. Its just a all around great carving! Yea I know it's cold BRrrrrrrr out there but it sure doesnt affect your carvings! Keep up that good work! Forrest

[slivers&dust]

eww, I like that guy and the piece he came out of, very interesting to look at.

I alos like your set up, bench, carvers arm and NICE tool racks

[North Wind]

Tony, thanks. I got the bench top a long time ago on sale for $250.00 and had it in my wood shop. I have a set of twin grand babys and had to make a cabinet to put all my things out of reach so I put the top on the cabinet. I made the caving arm sometime back but could not use it on the table I was using(to bouncy).So now I have a solid work surface, a place to put everything,and I can use the bench dogs and the vises.I like the setup a lot.I can also roll in the trailer and take it to shows,classes and demonstrate. I need to make more tool racks.Vince

[wood-whittler]

northwind,


great work on the woodspirit, and you can have all that cold weather, it is in the 60's here just about the right weather, hope it warms there soon.


bart

[slivers&dust]

Vince, I have a similar set up, same bench top and love it. Been thinking about bringing it into the house.
I added a second knuckle to my carvers arm though, which I like using better then the other holding vices I have.

What type of wood did you use on this fella? and was it dry or still green?

btw
I had to add that first photo to my favorite woodspirit carving pic's...nice job again.

[North Wind]

Tony,it`s a piece of diamond wiilow. still a little green.2.5 to 3" by 12". I don`t have to much trouble with cracking with the diamond willow. I`m going to try some larger pieces as soon as it warms up enough to go out. Thanks again. Vince

[Irishman]

Another nice carving Vince. You have a great technique in getting the hair to look like its blowing in the wind. I didn't realize the size of the carving as I went from right to left. You put a lot of detail in a piece that size. I'm starting on another log tonight...hoping to finish by the weekend. I also like your shop set up.
Patrick

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Nice work! I like the tool racks in that first picture too! Hey, its a mite warmer down here in Arizona