Whittlers and Wood Carvers

[Corkey]

I just ordered my chisels and knife and can't wait to get started. With my arthritis it is going to be a challenge. Yet I live for challenges. I recently got back into wood burning, and gave my creation to Ami as a gift.
I hope to sell some of my art on the site, but it's going to be awhile before I can get some things together to do so.
Look forward to hear if there are others out there like me who find wood a fulfilling medium to work in. Ooooo emotocon plz? Yes????

[Corkey]

Well I got my order in today, and man I got started like lickety split.
I'm going to give a running commentary, to hopefully interest others who have entirely too much time on their hands, to get a hobby too.
I'm starting with a boot, a simple cowboy boot for my whittling project.
The basic forms come in blocks, with instructions on how to with photos along the length of the project.
The basics are glove, sharp knife, apron to catch the chaff and patience.
OOOoooo another lesson in patience for me, Yeaaaaa!

[always2late]

Can't wait to hear about your progress. I've never tried woodcarving, but I do find it interesting. Will you be posting pics of your creations?

[Corkey]

Sure will!

[always2late]

Very cool! Where do you order your supplies?

[Corkey]

from www.woodcarvers.com

[TIMBERWOLF]

Yes I love wood carving and anything that you can do with wood. I carved a piece of pine into a back plate for my old truck, with 2 wolves running and TIMBERWOLF in the middle. I carved it with a dremel(I love working with it) and then painted it. In fact I just got a new one and waiting to start again. I also started 2 peace pipes for my dad.the first one I used oak from my tree and that was hard. the next one i started with a 2x2 piece of pine and that turned out better. I want to start working on it again.My Uncle (who has passed) was a wonderful carver and my oldest brother followed with carving birds.
looking forward to seeing some of your work .
TIMBER

[Corkey]

Cool, Timber and thanks for stopping by. Could you share some of your experiences with different woods? Currently I'm using basswood, and I used pine laminate for the Eagle I did for Ami, that was wood burnt.

[Corkey]

This is what I am working on right now.
I received some new tools for my birthday, so I can do more detailed work. Hope you enjoy.
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/DSC_0035.jpg

[rlin]

nice corkey!

my grandpa taught me to whittle... i loved sitting under the tree with him... he always made me push away from my hands... and when he wasnt looking i would always revert to the way he whittled... pulling the knife toward me...
i love to carve... or just whittle...
i tend to make toothpicks... out of huge pcs of wood... sometimes i will make this little graduated tower design...

you mentioned arthritis... not my affliction but i do have a problem with my right hand... i am teaching myself how to do everything (:|) left handed... maybe i will pick up a knife again... see what i can do...

thanks for this thread... it has allowed me to look back at something that i miss... fondly...

keep us posted... i love wood... it calls to me in lots of different ways...

[Corkey]

nice corkey!

my grandpa taught me to whittle... i loved sitting under the tree with him... he always made me push away from my hands... and when he wasnt looking i would always revert to the way he whittled... pulling the knife toward me...
i love to carve... or just whittle...
i tend to make toothpicks... out of huge pcs of wood... sometimes i will make this little graduated tower design...

you mentioned arthritis... not my affliction but i do have a problem with my right hand... i am teaching myself how to do everything (:|) left handed... maybe i will pick up a knife again... see what i can do...

thanks for this thread... it has allowed me to look back at something that i miss... fondly...

keep us posted... i love wood... it calls to me in lots of different ways...

I worked on it some today, I'm getting a craft table big enough for our projects and I need it to paint my carvings. It is almost to the point of painting the details then when my wax gets here it will be dry enough to seal it.
Way cool about your Grandpa. Mine did the same, but I have better control of the knife by rolling my knuckles and making a fist. I have the chisels to do the plank carvings. You are going to have a time of it finding a left handed knife, but you can try here : http://www.woodcarvers.com/
They have a large selection of tools.
I hope you can get back to it.

[Corkey]

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/DSC_0044.jpg

Got our craft table yesterday, so today I started the painting process.

[SnackTime]

Hey Corkey,

Have you had any more progress?

[Felix]

I enjoy wood working. I make peace pipes, staffs, walking sticks, canes, paddles,alters, etc. I also work with animal bones, antlers, horns, hoofs, etc. I also enjoy finding and working with old furniture and furniture pieces and creating something new. I enjoy carving when I find a piece of wood that speaks to me.

I have arthritis so it takes longer to do the work, but it also keeps my hands strong.

I don't like purchasing wood from suppliers unless I have to. My best work has been from wood I have found on camping or hiking trips or pieces that friends have found and have given to me.

[Corkey]

Hey Corkey,

Have you had any more progress?

Not recently, I strained my back and have not been able to do much. I'm feeling a bit better today so I'll try to sit on the bench and do some more to my project.

Welcome to the Planet Felix, I hear ya' on the arthritis. The wood we have here really isn't suitable for carving, cotton woods, and we aren't allowed to take any wood out of the parks here. Not many pines here.

[TIMBERWOLF]

Hey Corkey, sorry i just found this. I used a piece of oak from my property but it was way too hard when i went to drill out the the pipe. Then i started again and used a 2x2 piece of pine from the lumber yard.
Got to run will bbl
TIMBER


Cool, Timber and thanks for stopping by. Could you share some of your experiences with different woods? Currently I'm using basswood, and I used pine laminate for the Eagle I did for Ami, that was wood burnt.

[TIMBERWOLF]

Hey Corkey, Im back. Sorry but had to run yesterday. I use a dremmel for my carvings.I have asked Mrs Santa Claus about getting me the attachment that i can hold in my hand.Along with a few other things and she asked if I had been naughty or nice this yr*VEG* I guess we'll have to see LOL.Hadn't had time to do any craving because it was fishing weather and i would go to the coast every chance i got. Now that its colder I have put my rods up and taking out the dremmel.But I also don't get home from work early during the week.
TIMBER

[Corkey]

Hey Corkey, Im back. Sorry but had to run yesterday. I use a dremmel for my carvings.I have asked Mrs Santa Claus about getting me the attachment that i can hold in my hand.Along with a few other things and she asked if I had been naughty or nice this yr*VEG* I guess we'll have to see LOL.Hadn't had time to do any craving because it was fishing weather and i would go to the coast every chance i got. Now that its colder I have put my rods up and taking out the dremmel.But I also don't get home from work early during the week.
TIMBER


I too have a Dremmel, and have lots of toys to go with said Dremmel, so will have to get more blanks to practice on LOL

[Felix]

I really enjoy my dremmel. However , I need a few accessories for a piece I am working on.

I found out the hard way that oak is very hard and difficult to work with.

I need to purchase a new wood burner and carving set.

I like tongue oil for finishing the staffs. What do you all use?

[IrishGrrl]

Tongue oil?

:blink:

[WhiteTigress]

Tongue oil?

:blink:
Yes, they use it for a conditioner and wood finish. Sort of on the lines of linseed oil.

Of course, with the naughty grrl you are, someone might finish your tongue with it, too. :jester:

WT

[IrishGrrl]

Yes, they use it for a conditioner and wood finish. Sort of on the lines of linseed oil.

Of course, with the naughty grrl you are, someone might finish your tongue with it, too. :jester:

WT

*snort*

How true..

Miss you ..give me a call!

xo

[Corkey]

Briwax, for flat carvings, and linseed oil for staffs.

[WhiteTigress]

*snort*

How true..

Miss you ..give me a call!

xo
You bet! I'll try to give you a buzz tomorrow.

Hugs!

[TIMBERWOLF]

Yeah I found out that oak was hard to work with. Thats why I went to pine.I haven't made a staff yet, but a patient gave me one he had made, really nice. I think he said it was made out of Indian Thorn tree. Lots of nobes that were cut and sanded down with my name carved in it. Its a Talking Stick.
TIMBER

I really enjoy my dremmel. However , I need a few accessories for a piece I am working on.

I found out the hard way that oak is very hard and difficult to work with.

I need to purchase a new wood burner and carving set.

I like tongue oil for finishing the staffs. What do you all use?

[Corkey]

Finished my Elk carving, and the recipients finally have it in their hands.

Paint, carving and wood burning. Finished in polyurethane and beeswax.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/DSC_0007.jpg

[Corkey]

Starting a new project based on one of my photo's. Lighthouse.

[Corkey]

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/Woodworking/2df171a3.jpg

Image outline of lighthouse with tree forms.

[Corkey]

I'm psyched found a guy who does podcasts of hand made wood working projects. So I am also getting an education on techniques I may use later.
the podcast for interested folks is: logancabinetshoppe.weebly.com

[always2late]

Just got my beginner carving kit in the mail! The actual project is going to have to wait until after the move..but once we get settled I can't wait to start!

[Corkey]

Just got my beginner carving kit in the mail! The actual project is going to have to wait until after the move..but once we get settled I can't wait to start!

Unless you already know how to strop I would suggest watching a podcast on how to sharpen your tools. This guy is very knowledgeable.

[Starbuck]

I'm currently working on a walking stick made from a Sky Rocket Juniper tree; it's in the cedar family. It has beautiful purple coloring in multiple places and I'm carving out nice diamond shaped and other shaped carvings to expose the beautiful coloring. I still have lots of sanding to do and a lacquer coat to put on it. Hopefully I'll be able to take a picture with my phone so I can post it online to show how pretty it is :D

[Corkey]

I put up a photo of the completed Lighthouse project on my FB.

[Corkey]

I made a shawl pin for Ami it is a horse head.
It was made out of some hard assed wood:|
Granadillo, it is from Central and South America.
Pics will be up soon on mah FB page.

[amiyesiam]

I made a shawl pin for Ami it is a horse head.
It was made out of some hard assed wood:|
Granadillo, it is from Central and South America.
Pics will be up soon on mah FB page.

Mine all mine, mine, mine.............oh, I mean thank you so much honey!:hk26:

[Corkey]

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/DSC_0220_zps0a6a520c.jpg

Brand spanking new workbench, with projects upon it. Yes we had to put it together.
Sorry about the size photo bucket is funky.

[DapperButch]

Looks great. You are stoked I am sure! :hangloose:

[Lady Pamela]

Awsome thread and can't wait to see final project done.

My mamma was a den mother of wolfs,bubs,weeblos etc etc...and in so doing it, I went through it for 8 years as well. So well versed in survival and crafts that boys did...ha

I love to widdle but due to my hand surgery I have to seriously go slow when I do.

Can't wait to see your project.

[Corkey]

Looks great. You are stoked I am sure! :hangloose:

Dude I have the pizza plate and the sock blocker to do, as you can see, I've already hashed out the forms and cut to expose the shapes. Now that I have a proper bench with vise it's gonna go much faster, with less stress to the joints. Mine not the wood. :)

[Corkey]

Awsome thread and can't wait to see final project done.

My mamma was a den mother of wolfs,bubs,weeblos etc etc...and in so doing it, I went through it for 8 years as well. So well versed in survival and crafts that boys did...ha

I love to widdle but due to my hand surgery I have to seriously go slow when I do.

Can't wait to see your project.

I need to find better photo graphics to put more pics up, photobucket takes up waaaaaaaaay too much space.

[Corkey]

Pizza Board done and pic is up on my Fb page, on to the sock blocker!:byebye:

[DapperButch]

Pizza Board done and pic is up on my Fb page, on to the sock blocker!:byebye:

Glad to hear it is done! How about posting it up in the gallery?

[Corkey]

Glad to hear it is done! How about posting it up in the gallery?

I'll see if I have the option for more than 1 photo. The answer is no, photo too large and I can't get it any smaller.

[Kelt]

Hmm, now all I need is a fb page...

If I am not mistaken, if you are not in the pic and it is just the board, you should be able to post in a post like any other non-you pic. I think.

:blink:

[Corkey]

Hmm, now all I need is a fb page...

If I am not mistaken, if you are not in the pic and it is just the board, you should be able to post in a post like any other non-you pic. I think.

:blink:

I'll have to ask brb.

[Corkey]

Medusa has graciously said YES!!! So folks if you want to post your projects, not your person, face or other non thread stuff, Please DO!!! Try keeping them at a size that wont take up the whole page as I'm am guilty of the same:seeingstars:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/baa55751-680e-41cd-972a-4eae9c6bc816_zpsdc3c9379.jpg

[Kelt]

Medusa has graciously said YES!!! So folks if you want to post your projects, not your person, face or other non thread stuff, Please DO!!! Try keeping them at a size that wont take up the whole page as I'm am guilty of the same:seeingstars:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/baa55751-680e-41cd-972a-4eae9c6bc816_zpsdc3c9379.jpg

Nice! Now I want pizza. :|

Are we building the stone oven in the back yard?

[bkisbutchenuff]

I do wood carving ..... From what I understand, they are referred to as
Whimsies. Starts as a solid piece of wood, no electronic tools. I'm posting a few samples - hope they aren't too large.

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/bkisbutchenuff/47de32e5da37cbb17bf4b00889449c08.jpg

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/bkisbutchenuff/7235baf744e6c93d5787f1b5c655d380.jpg

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/bkisbutchenuff/4d1cecade73791b21359af88876f5bed.jpg

[Corkey]

I do wood carving ..... From what I understand, they are referred to as
Whimsies. Starts as a solid piece of wood, no electronic tools. I'm posting a few samples - hope they aren't too large.

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/bkisbutchenuff/47de32e5da37cbb17bf4b00889449c08.jpg

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/bkisbutchenuff/7235baf744e6c93d5787f1b5c655d380.jpg

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/bkisbutchenuff/4d1cecade73791b21359af88876f5bed.jpg

You do good work BK. :thumbsup:

[Corkey]

Nice! Now I want pizza. :|

Are we building the stone oven in the back yard?


Yea, no LOL mah hunny have my hide if I lifted stones LOL

[bkisbutchenuff]

You do good work BK. :thumbsup:

Thank you! It might not be the most exciting - fast paced hobby on earth, I so enjoy doing it....

[~ocean]

my grandfather was an amazing wood carver ~ and whistled like a fine tuned instrument while he workd on his pieces ~

[Corkey]

Thank you! It might not be the most exciting - fast paced hobby on earth, I so enjoy doing it....

my grandfather was an amazing wood carver ~ and whistled like a fine tuned instrument while he workd on his pieces ~

I find it most relaxing and the focus makes my mind sharper. That's why stuff takes time, what's the saying measure twice then thrice, cut once.

[DapperButch]

Medusa has graciously said YES!!! So folks if you want to post your projects, not your person, face or other non thread stuff, Please DO!!! Try keeping them at a size that wont take up the whole page as I'm am guilty of the same:seeingstars:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/baa55751-680e-41cd-972a-4eae9c6bc816_zpsdc3c9379.jpg

Wow! Really, really nice work! Congrats!

[Corkey]

Thanks y'all.
So Ami wanted a new spindle for her spinning of yarn.
We went to the local lumber store and found a 4-1/2x4-1/2 block of crown molding and a dowel and well...I went to the parental units got it bored out, because I don't yet have a drill that will handle a forstner bit, and voila', she has a spindle. Am in the middle of finishing it with clear polyurethane.

[Corkey]

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/DSC_0221_2_zps7309077c.jpg

The Spindle glued up, 1st coat not cut to length.

[Corkey]

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/DSC_0222_zps81e31a2b.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/DSC_0223_zpsa11383ba.jpg

[Corkey]

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/f54d1cfb-da65-4f3b-9a94-c14c13ca344b_zpsde3c93df.jpg

Ami's Birthday prezzie

[Corkey]

Flag Box I made for my Brother in-law, Ami's brother, with the help of her dad with routing the bottom corner.


http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/Corkey47/Mobile%20Uploads/20160625_122937-1_zpsdrrrwtvd.jpg

[DapperButch]

Just beautiful, Corkey. Thanks for posting.