Glue Ups

[Nebraska]

Pallin,

I didn’t real think about relief projects I can see how that would be a different game. I’m stacking 3x5’s to make 6x5’s for busts. Or 4x6 to 8x6....

[Nebraska]

My first glue up had a glue line you can see from across the room. So after practicing on smaller blocks I have developed a process that produces a seem detectable only by the change in wood grain. What I have learned.

The first step is in selecting which sides of your wood to glue...

[Nebraska]

He’s a cute guy, I seem to recall my art teacher telling me that cartoonist frequently drop a digit so hands and feet don’t look too bulky.

[Nebraska]

Randy,

Got to feel good to take a couple minutes and put your feet up. Last time we had a tornado I was still doing walking sticks. Drove over to the tree drop off site and found wood to use. Yesterday ordered a new generator. We get ice storms, power outage when it’s -20* is a different...

[Nebraska]

I knew there was a reason I bought so many used tools. Yes the reason is I’m cheap and I love a challenge....

[Nebraska]

Dash,

I’ve cleaned up tools that looked worse should be a great set. Like Brian I’m a little jealous.

Will you be getting a carving vise and doing some big boy carvings?...

[Nebraska]

Anders,

Nice job on the knife, always fun to work with something you made.

Concerning your next project. Certainly some premium blades available out there. If you looking to make one on the cheap. I have made knives for new carvers using blades from Warren Cutlery. You’ll...

[Nebraska]

Good thing to learn can’t imagine how anyone could be a carver unless they learn to sharpen and repair damaged edges. Hopefully next time it will be a “V” tool for then you will will be a real carver.

[Nebraska]

Where my wife comes from they call it Hedge and love it for firewood. Always thought it’d make good knife handles....

[Nebraska]

Arthur,

Thanks for making me learn about something new that’s been around a couple thousand years. Found this interesting painting process.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encaustic_painting...

[Nebraska]

Cute piece Mike, looks like a square peg for a round hole.

[Nebraska]

Listen to Steev.

Grain top to bottom just like nature grew it is most common. If you’re talking about growth rings I think it is easier to get good results if you have the top of the arc forward. It also depends on what look you prefer. Arc to the back can create a more dramatic stripe...

[Nebraska]

Now just to be up front I seldom use a knife. But I research about a lot of different carvers and the tools and techniques they use. Just about any type of knife you can imagine some guy is using to create beautiful carvings. Short blades long blades fat blade thin blades I watched a video of a guy...

[Nebraska]

From what I’ve gleaned about compounds the color has more to do with the type of abrasive than size. While there are manufacturers who provide that information I have never found information of an industry standard for abrasive size based on color. I do know we have guys here who take sharpening to...

[Nebraska]

Randy,

Glad you are ok, hope the power is back on soon.

[Nebraska]

When I bought a dust filter I’m glad I got the one with HEPA filters. Well the forest fire smoke got to Nebraska yesterday today it was so thick visibility got down to about 4 miles. Even indoors you could feel the air you were breathing. So I brought the collector in and set it up in the dining room....

[Nebraska]

My first thought is recalling watching the Antique Roadshow they always say things are worth more when left in original condition. So you may want to ask an appraiser’s opinion. If I was determined to remove that base I’d use a hand chisel and carefully remove each layer or ply of the plywood base...

[Nebraska]

Welcome Carlos....

[Nebraska]

Life is full of new experiences....

[Nebraska]

Congratulations Chuck, sounds like the shop will be a dream come true.