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OK, I don't really know what this guy is and I probably won't be allowed to display him in the house but I have wanted to carve it for years so here goes...
The origional design is from "Manual of Traditional Wood Carving" by Paul Hasluck first published in 1911.
I have called him "Trevor" for some reason. Maybe he does not seem as mean when you give him a nice friendly name
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I am carving him in 1" thick butternut one foot square and he is grounded in about 3/4 of an inch. I did the rough work with a router & drill press and so far have spent about 6-8 hours on him with the gouges etc.
Sorry about the image quality, using the flash does not make a good carving picture & apparently I need more light or a tripod etc.
PS. I just recieved some new HT gouges from woodcraft (closeout sale)I think I like the standard Henry Taylors better, the handles on these ones are huge!
The origional design is from "Manual of Traditional Wood Carving" by Paul Hasluck first published in 1911.
I have called him "Trevor" for some reason. Maybe he does not seem as mean when you give him a nice friendly name
. I am carving him in 1" thick butternut one foot square and he is grounded in about 3/4 of an inch. I did the rough work with a router & drill press and so far have spent about 6-8 hours on him with the gouges etc.
Sorry about the image quality, using the flash does not make a good carving picture & apparently I need more light or a tripod etc.
PS. I just recieved some new HT gouges from woodcraft (closeout sale)I think I like the standard Henry Taylors better, the handles on these ones are huge!
Talking Keep up the good work.
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