Burning over Plastic (wood fillers)

[John Smith]

I may be overthinking it a little. when I "changed heads" on the snake cane, I had to put in a little Bondo to get it all smooth (as I normally do). the pyro tools just makes the Bondo mushy and leaves no detail. with such a small area, I may just come back after the primer goes on and hand-carve...

[John Smith]

I thought I could "get by" with using Bondo and Epoxy in making some (thin) small cosmetic repairs before burning.
I was wrong - you can not burn Bondo or Epoxy.
so - the question is: what material have you found for small repairs that can be burned with the same cosmetic degree...

[John Smith]

I found out only just recently that dental tools could be used for woodcarving. I had no idea of the torque they produced.
personally, I am on the fence for a Strong or OZ-Plus.

[John Smith]

nicely done, Mac. - thanks for sharing !!
I am having the hardest time with faces. I know, I know, - practice, practice, practice.

[John Smith]

yeah, you handled that project quite well !!

[John Smith]

I've don't remember ever seeing a santa with crossed legs - crossed "feet" maybe or just one leg crossed ?

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[John Smith]

there was a guy on LumberJocks a couple of years ago that was selling a load of 2 and 3" thick butternut cut to any size. I contacted him twice and never got a response. I'll try to look him up and see if he is still around.

[John Smith]

looks great to me, Randy.
the first time I saw Butternut carved was way, way back in the day with Rick Bütz carving a family crest.
I've never seen the wood in person, and have always wanted to try it at least once.
I think you did an excellent job with it....

[John Smith]

Carlo - can we please see your knives ?

[John Smith]

Carlo - you are here among friends and fellow craftsmen. there is nothing to be ashamed of - ever.
each time you do a carving, put it on the shelf. then every month, add to your collection. and in a short time, you will see a vast improvement in your skills. . . . it just takes time. (there is...

[John Smith]

Carlo; my first "carving" was at 8 years old with a pocket knife that my uncle gave me that had a broken blade.
that blade was very similar to a chip carving blade and my mother drew a simple flower on a piece of wood for me and I did a relief carving from that. and from then on, my...

[John Smith]

thanks DiLeon.
I probably have a quart jar of grinders, cutters and stones. but I don't think I've seen the split mandrel before.
this looks like a very simple tool to make for DIY projects.
thanks for that little tidbit !!

[John Smith]

Thanks Randy - I looked all over Treeline and didn't see it. maybe I was just looking too hard.
I'm placing an order this evening and I'll add this to the list - exactly what I'm looking for.
Thanks !!

[John Smith]

I saw this sanding "screen" tool on one of Mike Stinnett's videos and I've turned the internet upside down trying to find it. if you see it in use, you will see that it is flexible and conforms to easily to irregular surfaces as opposed to the flat, hard sanding disks that are readily available...

[John Smith]

welcome aboard, Carlo.
when you get your knives, that is the first step. learning how to sharpen them and keep them sharp is the 2nd step.
do you have a sketch, pattern, or drawing for your project ?

[John Smith]

Randy - being a painter, the first thing that came into my mind was Porch & Floor paint.
I googled it and see that it is actually a craft paint in small bottles. I've never heard of it.
Watching Mike's videos, the paint appears to go on smooth and covers well. this does bear looking...

[John Smith]

grrrrrrrr never mind, I didn't look close enough at the date.

[John Smith]

welcome aboard, Morrow -it's a great place to hang out here.
I've been a lurker on BushCraft but never joined - I just have too many irons in the fire.
tell us what brings you to WoodCarving I. ?

[John Smith]

Dileon - I have sold many of them that are not in the photo on E-Bay over the years.
I will send you a PM tomorrow with a photo of what I have left.
I also have several raw heads on hand in aluminum and brass in different sizes that can be custom made to the user's specs.
the style...

[John Smith]

Merle - I've really enjoyed looking over your past projects. they really provide inspiration for many !!
get well soon.