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[woodburner807]

Gee Joe, confusion wasn't my goal. I always loved the riddle and it seemed to follow my life patterns as well as many other folks. Welcome to the club ...

[woodburner807]

Very nice and those eyes tell a lot...well done.

[woodburner807]

Very nice carving and detail for a smaller fellow...and nice painting.

[woodburner807]

Nicely done and you certainly have more patience than I do...looks complex to make. Ovals would drive off the cliff. Regardless, a nice piece.

Yeah, canes start to be a must as we age and it is good we can make and personalize our own. Fun to do. Guess we all answer the "Riddle of...

[woodburner807]

Very nice and the pyrography shading is fine...all around a nice piece that she will be proud to have.

[woodburner807]

Thanks Denny. Do whatever makes it easier...also my approach.

[woodburner807]

What type of wood do you use for the "scratchers," Denny? Eagle looks like it will be another winner. I showed my wife your "gator" and she wants me to make her a back scratcher.

[woodburner807]

BeaverCraft seems to make nice affordable knives and are actually based in Ukraine. I would be interested in how it works down the road.

[woodburner807]

Nifty idea, Denny...like it. A real nifty scene, humorous, and well done.

[woodburner807]

I had an ancestor who was a whaling captain in the 1800s and they would be gone for several years at sea. He would carve wooden figures and whale bones to pass the time. It wasn't like flat plane but distinct in his way. I can't imagine carving on a rocking ship...but I guess you get sea legs and adapt....

[woodburner807]

Yikes Dileon, you "old" guys are falling apart. I fell apart when I was in my 50s and now am 72 and "functional." Sadly my wife is in the limited "mobility" club you folks are in...not fun and I empathize with all you folks.

I have arthritis and joint issues...

[woodburner807]

Amazing work and love seeing the progression.

[woodburner807]

Around 8 inches is a nice size and maybe more difficult to get a flat plane look...more cuts. At least that is my observation.

[woodburner807]

Certainly a nice carving Terry regardless of you saying it isn't really flat plane style. It took me a while to create some flat plane carvings and am still not satisfied...yeah, not easy. What size is he?

[woodburner807]

Nice little fellow to carve...and enjoy the Holiday also.

[woodburner807]

Here is a Harley video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOVd...3gnzR7-4wGhqq0

[woodburner807]

Yep, Buffalo Bif, I have Harley Refusal books and he illustrates and explains the "flat plane" carving rather well. I think the origins are with the Scandanavians and they have created some excellent art. Since I have that blood in me, it might be why I favor the style so much.
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[woodburner807]

Thanks and very interesting. I have some of his books and he does assemble the pieces rather than carving in one piece...that isn't easy. He mentioned he carved heads out of avocado wood and never heard of that being used for carving before...anyone tried it?

[woodburner807]

Color me "dumb," my favorite color. Regardless it is really a nice carving and time appropriate Arthur.

[woodburner807]

Things today seem to keep the low end user down. Thanks for the info....