Another stick by Malc Spour

[Randy]

Beech like some other wood will have differences in grain, titer and looser grain density even when sanded well. her is a site that may be of help. https://www.google.com/search?q=stai...CEtQWVv5OABA54

[Randy]

Nice Elf Chaz. Well done carving and finish.

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He needs to stop watching the news Merle. Nicely done. He put a smile on my grumpy day.

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Fun carving Joe. Best wishes for you and your bride and releaf for her back issues. Having had my share of those I understand how much it can effect your daily lifestyle.

[Randy]

Hello Chaz and welcome to the forum. There is a great group of carvers here on the forum. They always are willing to help however they can. If you go to the dark strip at the top of this page that says FAQ, click the woodcarverillustrated.com, it will take you to the WCI homepage. Click on (How To)....

[Randy]

I thought you all would enjoy seeing this one. I am always amazed by Malc's imagination and talant!

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I think he has some moonshine in those mountains. Nicely done Bruce.

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That looks like it will have a split personality Bob. I am sure your grandson will love it. Grandkids ars much fun. And they will keep you busy. I am doing things fo great grandkids now. They are fun too!!!!

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I am a member of the British Stickmakers Guild and have been in contact with some of the members there. For the most part they are saying and feeling the same things about what it is like for them. We are all in the same mess.

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It is not the sheltering in pace that bothers me. It is being told to. I am retired and spend most of my days in my small workshop in the back yard. I get out just a few hours a week to run errands and meet with friends now and then and I never feel cooped up. But being required to stay in my yard,...

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Where is " Visitor Message" I do not see that on my screen. I would check it now and then too.

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I use 3 products over painted carvings. First “safecoat Acriglaze”, the Matte finish, for most of my painted carvings that will be indoors. It seal and gives a very soft luster. It goes on a milky white color but dries clear. I also like “Deft Clear Wood Finish” with the satin finish when I...

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This is a carving I did quite a few years ago. It is a piece of driftwood I found at the mouth of Mobile Bay. I have never figured out the type of wood. It could have come down river from Tennessee or from the south side of the Gulf of Mexico. It is a hard wood. Found wood can be a mystery. It is the...

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You nailed it Joe. We can just old on th the ranes and ride these crazy time out.

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Hello David and welcome to the forum. There is a great group of carvers here on the forum. They always are willing to help however they can. If you go to the dark strip at the top of this page that says FAQ, click the woodcarverillustrated.com, it will take you to the WCI homepage. Click on (How To)....

[Randy]

Nicely done....

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Generally a single bevel hatchet is used like a plane or chisel for hewing a flat surface or roughing out shapes on a log. I have seen some carvers who were really skilled with one do some amazing work.

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Well done.

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I have spent 31 years trying to train my wife. And now She has me where she wants me. She lets me have her way.

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If you have not seen it great pattern on WCI site “how to” section.
http://woodcarvingillustrated.com/bl...ic-eagle-bust/