Basswood Outside?

[Arthur C.]

All well done, Mac, but the Mountain Man is my favorite!

[Arthur C.]

Norbury is a true master, recently retired. He's always interesting in his comments and videos. All of his work is very well finished and refined.

[Arthur C.]

Good one, and very timely, Bob!

[Arthur C.]

Test: ...

[Arthur C.]

I keep hearing that basswood is not good for exterior use, but it seems to me that if it is protected by spar varnish, and that is renewed every few years, it would seem logical that the finish would take the punishment of the weather rather than the wood. Everything I see appears to be hearsay, not...

[Arthur C.]

Somewhat resembles a chip carving stab knife, also....

[Arthur C.]

Possibly a fungus?...

[Arthur C.]

I have several Flexcut palm tools and find them very satisfactory. I literally use them on every carving I make. Nothing second rate about their steel....

[Arthur C.]

Hax, the only good thing about getting old is that you no longer have to worry about dying young. ...

[Arthur C.]

Cute! Has to be a hit with the kiddos!

[Arthur C.]

Lookin' good, Ed!

[Arthur C.]

Wow, Di, so much for living in the Garden of Eden! At least it's cheap to live there...lol. Good to hear you came through okay....

[Arthur C.]

A Home Run, for sure! Look forward to seeing them on the wall.

[Arthur C.]

Springtime! Busy laying sod and planting, shaping up the yard, haven't carved in over a week, just too pretty outside. When the temps are in the nineties and the humidity is too, then I'll hole up with my gouges and knives. There is a season for everything, a time to pick up gouges and a time to put...

[Arthur C.]

Beautiful job!

Chuck, what's your opinion on this? Is it worthwhile?
Thanks,
Arthur C.

[Arthur C.]

Good one, Eddy. I also use the end of my paintbrush handles for dots...different handles for different size dots....