A new Bench I am working on

Bob's Birds · #1 10-31-2007, 11:06 AM

And the finished horse head ready to be delivered.
I took Colin's advice and put some Natural Sikken's stain on the horse head.
The popular is showing a few small spits in the base , but otherwise OK.
I did soak the head in Canola oil when I was draining the can I use for chain oil in the Red-max. I think it helps with the splitting.
The bench is a work in progress and I should get back to it after the big hunt next week.

Bob

Bob

dicktilley20 · #2 10-31-2007, 03:40 PM

Nice jobs Bob!

The horse head just glows golden, is that poplar too?

The bench needs a cushion for the lady or a couple of cans a mate to join ya for a beer!

I have found that veg oil tends to mold up, its that time of year, fungus time!

dick

Bob's Birds · #3 10-31-2007, 03:43 PM

Thanks Dick,
I let the Canola dry for about a week and now I have 2 coats of Sikken's natural on top.
I did take the flap sander to it in between, so I will see how it goes.

Thanks,
Bob

Ashbys · #4 10-31-2007, 05:08 PM

Nice Bob , and good luck on the hunt. !

Ash

Irishman · #5 10-31-2007, 09:06 PM

Those are some nice carvings. The woodspirit really stands out. Gotta get me a small chainsaw and try to carve a bear - he looks really sharp sitting at the top of the log.
Patrick

Bob's Birds · #6 10-31-2007, 10:17 PM

And only about 175 steps to get a half of a bear. Plus you get a lot of sawdust for mulch if you use cedar.
Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!