Antique Eagle with photos Reference...

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I thought this might be good to share with those who have or are interested in carving wall eagles.

https://jeffbridgman.com/inventory/i...ge=out&id=2807

BobL

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Nice Herb! I just did one myself. Gotta finish him up. Great minds think alike.

BobL

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Check with chainsaw carvers in area. They might be interested in a log.

BobL

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I'm nowhere's near being a sailor but I know a good looking carving. Yours is a great looking carving! Thanks for sharing it with us Eddie!

BobL

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Glenn, your work is truly beautiful. I'm always amazed at what beauty is hidden in the wood. Thanks for sharing it with us from start to finish.

BobL

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Wow the results only make your efforts that much more special! Fantastic!

Bob L

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That's an excellent job Mark. I love the face. Of course, I'm partial to fire and rescue carvings.

I'll have to remember your idea of trying it out on a fridge magnet. It also gives you a go by on what to improve on the "real carving". Thanks!

BobL

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Sounds like a plan. It worked for me. I learned a lot about making my own knives and sharpening. The one with the birds is the original version of the top one in the pic of 4 knives. I liked the handle and wanted to make a chip carving knife. So I looked at the other knives on the market and printed...

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Canopener Thank you. Sorry it took me so long. Some how your post got past my nose.

Thanks again
Bob L

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I believe this is Gene Messer's old blog which has a lot of pics and info. on flat plane carving.

http://flatplanecarver.blogspot.com/...e-carvers.html

Bob L

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Thanks everyone. Pine is not bad to carve. I always tell people who ask about pine to get a piece from Home Depot or Lowes. Look for something grainy--even if it has knots. I like lots of grain and color. I'm one of those people who carves through the knot and incorporate it into my carvings--a Dala...

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I've been looking at theses photos every so often--usually when I get a notice someone posted to this thread. This morning one caught my attention. I couldn't but help notice the similarity in the shape and size of the tall one in the back to those carvings that we see from Marv Kaisersatt. Just thought...

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Nice work Claude. I read something the other day on FB that the eyes of a female are at the center line in height of the face where the male eyes are just above the centerline.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3477...4814531372486/

Looking at your three...

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Nice work!

BobL

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Thanks! Yes I call it washed out paint but it amounts to a drop of acrylic paint in 10 drops of water. Others call it paint washes.

Bob L

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...the Hazmat Chief ain't smiling!

Carved in pine, Laughing Eddie is almost 4 inches tall. First time doing washed out paint. I like it. May do more in the future.

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https://bigfootcarvingtools.com/coll...C-Tools+Knives

I ordered a knife from them a few months back and I got it in a few days. It's a great knife. Sharp. Does the job I want it to.

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