First in 30 years

tnartist05 · #21 03-03-2008, 12:39 PM

Marty,so far you have created a very neat carving with it still in the rougher stage. Not many can do that like you have done. Very nice work. Forrest

martyslc · #22 03-03-2008, 02:17 PM

Am really surprized by all the nice comments thanks so much. It's encouraging.

martyslc · #23 03-04-2008, 12:43 AM

Day 5,

Well here's day 5. I know I for sure need more tools the the starter kit. I need a detail knife for tight spots and there's allot of them on this. I think I need something like a small chisel as well of something to get into the deep inside corners.

The neck is for sure messed up but I'm going to keep going on it, maybe something will hit me by the time I'm done.

martyslc · #24 03-04-2008, 01:34 AM

worked on it some more and I for sure need a good detail knife!

Is this a good choice?

http://www.flexcut.com/products/cart...category_id=97

Thanks, Marty

Keoma · #25 03-04-2008, 02:35 AM

ooh! she is resting her forehead on him! this is so wonderful! you have done an amazing job!

arnie · #26 03-04-2008, 11:40 AM

Marty,I love the concept. You are progressing well and I can hardly wait to see it finished,Nice work so far Arnie

Ashbys · #27 03-04-2008, 06:02 PM

Marty ,

Looks good so far. It is hard to carve to people interlocked and you doing well.

As far as the knife, well to be honest , I have one, but I found the tip to be a bit prone to chipping . A lotof others do not like the flex in flexcut knives. I like their larger carving knife. But I would suggest talking to Rick, or check his online catalog.

For just starting you may want to consider a murphy, cheap cost but holds a good edge and gives a stiffness not in the flexcut.

Ash

martyslc · #28 03-05-2008, 01:13 AM

Having troubles in these areas. Maybe micro tools are needed? Seems to just get fuzzy if I cut not a clean sharp line. Hmmmmmm