Restoring old and dry wood carvings or projects.

[Randy]

You may want to check you edge for micro chips with a magnifying glass. They can be had to see. It is surprising the noticeable scraches the can leave in a project....

[Randy]

I have had a number of olderd carvings and other wood projects like bowls that have dried and dulled over the years. I know this is a issue for my of use who work with wood. I thought it would be interesting to see what others use for dealing with this. For myself, after many years of trying different...

[Randy]

Who needs fireworks when you have a wood carving display Like that !! Wonderful group of eagles Merle.

[Randy]

Wonderful gift. I gave our Dr.of 32 years a walking stick a few months ago.

[Randy]

Thanks Merle. Hope you and yours have a wonderful day also. And happy 4th to everyone!

[Randy]

Who ever is receiving this is going to be proud to have it. Great carving!

[Randy]

As Brian suggested I would use a steel brush to lighty clean off the surface followed by light sanding the rougher areas. I would not attempted to re paint it either. Then I would give two or the coats of a dryig oil, 100%Tung oil, linseed oil or a Danish oil. Once the oil you choose drys well you...

[Randy]

Well done. Great action carving.

[Randy]

Great job in the boxs Merle. colors are very good. Just Two greatgrand daughters so far. The four grandsons in thier early 20's all say they are life long bachalors, I say good luck with that!

[Randy]

Nice carving Joe and your finish looks really good!

[Randy]

Glenn your Dad is a real craftsman! out standing work.

[Randy]

Such a verity of shapes and detail. Outstanding carving. Well done.

[Randy]

Nice looking houses. I use pased wax on some projects also. I use a cheep hair dryer. It melts the wax in but will not scorch the wood.

[Randy]

Hi Bill. I cut up a clear gallon plastic water bottle then place it on a picture or drawing and trace what I want to make a pattren of with a fine marker. I cut it out with a box cutter or a old small spear shape woodburning nib. Both take a little practice. The patterns can rap to fit the curve...

[Randy]

The OZ will deliver Up 40,000 rpms and has more torque. But it is a big investment. It save me time I and is more versatile And I use it for a number of different activities....

[Randy]

I do have some patterns I made from a plastic water bottle. But now I have learn to draw them Brian....

[Randy]

I thought I would share how I do leaves on I would call a Green men carvings. I will use pictures from a couple of different projects. I do feathers and fish scales much the same way. As you will see I incorporate knives, power and chisels. The power tools saving time are easier on old hands. . Before...

[Randy]

Band saw will give you the most versatility for the sizes you want. And being able to rough out shapes. Scroll-saw are limited to 2” stock or smaller sizes.

[Randy]

I am not sure Merle. I am trying to figure out what will work. So much decorative work on the baluster, then the leaves I am not sure where to go with the handle yet....

[Randy]

I work in Lake Havasu during its early years of its development . In the late 60's early 70's. Went to Kingman quite often, about 60 miles north of Havasu. The high desart climent is nice. You well only about a hour or so south of the Grand Canyon....