[Dan Wegiel]

Been down for a few weeks but back to carving again. First piece I looked at had a snapping turtle trying to get out, so here it comes. I'll post the finished turtle in a couple of days, hopefully.
Dan

[tnartist05]

Yeap I can see his nose and mouth starting to appear,Looking good Dan so far! What type of wood are you carving him in?? Im sure when its finished he will look great! Forrest

[Dan Wegiel]

Forrest, its a piece of black walnut burl and about as hard as my head. I'll probably have him done either later today or tomorrow. I love looking at a piece of wood and seeing something looking back. Wife thinks I'm a little out of it, because I see things in wood, but if I look long enough I usually find something hiding in there waiting for me to carve them out. Have a great day, Dan

[Mottles]

Me too, yep looks like the beginnings of a turtle to me. Just be careful he doesn't take a bite out of ya. Looking forward to seeing the next update. Glad to see you back!
Kathy

[Dan Wegiel]

Thanks Kathy, its great to be back. He didn't take a bite out of me, but he sure was wiggling around while I was carving him.

Dan


Don't know why, but can't upload pic. I'm putting it in Stylizied. Have a great day.

Dan

[Robert Cahill]

Sure looks like a turtle and I bet that walnut is hard to carve.I think I see a chisel there I would think walnut required power Looking forward to the end ressults.

[Dan Wegiel]

Thanks Robert. I use mallet tools and palm tools only except I did use a grinder to round off the top.

Dan

[Joy]

I am so glad you let that turtle out of the wood. Beautiful piece.

[Dan Wegiel]

Thanks Joy, my wife has already claimed him and he's on the fireplace mantle.

Dan