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Hi Joe,

I don’t normally apply tung oil when carving only if the wood is not holding detail. I believe this happens when the wood gets too dry. They oil rehydrates without separating the fibers like water does. But that is just my working theory.

Mostly I use tung oil...

Ed got a question or two about how you use the tung oil. Do you apply it at the time your carving? have you ever cut it 50/50 with mineral spirits? I'm trying that in the hopes that it will let the mixture soak into the wood a little further

[Nebraska]

I use and promote them when ever the opportunity arises. This is carved from a glue up I put together from wood from Loess Hills.
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[Nebraska]

Welcome Mob,

I need to get over to Wales one of these days my Dad always claimed it as our ancestral home even though Grandma was a Scot. Hope you will post some photos of your work so we can see what you’re getting up to.

[Nebraska]

You’re way ahead of me I have yet to carve a hand I am really happy with.

[Nebraska]

Way way more patience than I have. Beautiful project!

[Nebraska]

Joe,

Glad it worked for you.

[Nebraska]

Thanks Merle,

There certainly were a lot of second and third thoughts before the first pull on the saw. I finally reminded myself I could always fall back on my normal display for a fly fishermen if I didn’t like it....

[Nebraska]

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[Nebraska]

Thinking I’d be picking #5.

But no matter which they choose sure you’ll do a great job.

[Nebraska]

Need to make her a little fishy.

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[Nebraska]

Joe,

I’m liking number five.

If the wood isn’t holding detail and I feel it is a wood issue not a tool or carver problem. I apply a quick coat of tung oil blotting away any excess. Almost all my project are going to get oiled as the first step in the finishing process...

[Nebraska]

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[Nebraska]

Welcome hope you’ll share some photos of your work.

[Nebraska]

Welcome. What sort of carving are you doing?

[Nebraska]

Fun to watch.

[Nebraska]

Even got his Jesus shoes on!

[Nebraska]

Joe,
Hope you heal up soon and thanks for reminding me. This is why I use a carving vise. Even for small projects.
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[Nebraska]

Well I just get the big guy out.
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[Nebraska]

Nice description and photos looks like a fun little guy....