Weekend Doings 9/2 - 9/4 (Long Weekend)

squbrigg · #11 09-05-2006, 07:38 AM

Patrick....your work just keeps getting better and better all the time. I love the beard and mustache, great detail. Gives him great character, you can just imagine what stories lie within.

Bob

Irishman · #12 09-05-2006, 08:21 AM

Thanks Bob and Mark for your comments. I see a number of us have been busy over the weekend.
I like your can topper Bob. Ever since I made a cane for my Mother, I've been getting request. I should have the finished wood spirit posted tonight. The oil really brings out the detail.
Patrick

AlArchie · #13 09-05-2006, 08:39 AM

Boy, these projects are inspirational! bob, the eagle cane looks great, and Irishman, that wood spirit keeps looking better and better. Hope you get your "V" tool straightened out so you can finish him up.
Goody, those Santas are great, and LOTS of 'em! I think you made a good choice on the miner's tool.

Wish I could turn out carvings like you guys do......I feel lucky if I manage two or three a YEAR, let alone these "what was done THIS WEEKEND" aaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhh.

Al

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #14 09-05-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishman

I had to stop working on this guy over the weekend as I discovered that my main parting tool has some large nics in it causing me to tear the fibres. My mustache and beard is roughed out and I still have some detailing to do and shaving around the nose and cheek bones. This 80-100 lb, 2.5 ft. piece of red oak is similar to a carving I did about a month ago and it was pretty popular so I did another one similar to it. The pics have him laying down in my log holder as he's too heavy to maneuver until I'm ready to put the oil to him.
Patrick

No sure how you managed it, but the grain almost looks "bookmatched" on either side of his face? Was that an accident? looks terrific!

whitecree · #15 09-05-2006, 12:04 PM

That is one awesome looking eagle, Bob! And some of those faces just stop me in my tracks!!

All I did this past weekend was work on a canoe bowl roughout. First picture is how things look when I started, next is how far I got.

And yes - in reference to another thread - I cheated! :P

Last picture is a cockleshell rattle I've been slowly working down. Actual shell in right of photo.

Tom H · #16 09-05-2006, 12:23 PM

Bob, In reference to the tool carrier - yes it is a bit heavy, but I don't plan on toteing it too far. Actually, its main use may end up as a tool storage unit at my bench. But when I am going somewhere to carve I can take it with me. As I said, I will probably keep on refining it as I need to. Thanks, Tom H