just finished - whittled rattle

[ajcoholic]

I just finished whittling this butternut baby rattle, that was in the whittling issue a few months back.

My 6 month old son loves it! I just put some food-safe butcher block oil on it, so he can put it in his mouth.

Took me about 4 hours with one of my small home made knives. I did one previous from basswood - the butternut one looks better IMO.

Here is Joseph with his new rattle!





Andrew

[woodshed]

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Awesome work. Joseph is one lucky little guy.

[ajcoholic]

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I grew up with a father who was also a woodworker (and although he didnt do much carving he did a bit) and we were pretty low on finances... so I had a lot of home made wooden toys.

I am going to try and avoid buying Joe a lot of plastic toys... and as I did, enjoy the home made stuff. I think it is more appreciated in the long run.

The thing is, there is an endless amount of wooden toys and games, etc you can make for a child. A good problem to have!

I said in a previous post I have already bough Joseph his first Case knife (and a Swiss army one as well, which was my first pocket knife). I hope in a few years he can whittle sticks with his dad!

AJC

[Patrick]

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Outstanding and in the hands of a great fan too!

[idigjars]

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Very cool. Great job. Thank you for sharing with us. Paul

[carver33]

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Very cool - excellent job. I'd love to see how it holds up to teething.

[ajcoholic]

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Very cool - excellent job. I'd love to see how it holds up to teething.

Ill let you know soon enough... he is almost there!

My basswood rattle i made with 5 bars to the cage vs the six i used on this one.. As per the magazine plans. I think five is better, as the spaces are larger and easier to get the knife in around the ball.

I am sure i will make a few more... I want to try on from some white limba i have, which is like soft mahogany and should carve well.

AJC

[Mottles]

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How wonderful, and maybe a furture carver in the making. What a great keepshake for this little one.
Kathy

[Mark Dellinger]

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AJC,

You have yourself a nice rattle and a fine looking boy.

Safe carving and God Bless,

Mark

[rare yellow zebra]

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Andrew,

Congrats on your beautiful boy. Hand carved toys that survive childhood are wonderful keepsakes that are cherished by the recipients in their adult years. I see many boats, trucks and bears in your son's future.

Please post a pic of his expression, when on his 13th birthday, he finds that you have carved an ipad, xbox 360, and cell phone for him.
Jay

[Carver Eric]

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Something like that will be passed down through generations! You must be very happy he loves it so much.

[Bob K.]

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Nice looking rattle...and it looks like Joseph really enjoys it! Cute little guy too!

[Myron Compton]

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Fine job. I hope you added the date on the little rattle. Would sure be a great keepsake.....Myron

[ajcoholic]

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Fine job. I hope you added the date on the little rattle. Would sure be a great keepsake.....Myron

I generally use my wood burning pen to put my initials or full name, and the date on whatever I make

I am already working on rattle #3 - from Limba.

AJC

[Josef]

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Cool toy, super cool kid! How can he not be with a moniker like that?