Bald Eagle walking stick

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Maybe he wants to learn to carve Paul! Checking out the carving shop was my first hint!!! LOL Hope he behaves.

Bob

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Now that will be a project to follow. Good luck with it Paul.

Bob

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I swear by my carving apron. I tried several designs and settled on a simple design, no pockets, just wide enough to cover my legs and long enough to go beyond my knees. The one I use most often is made of deerskin with the chest area of elk hide, to resist cuts and protect my chest. The deer hide...

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Good Lord Soggy/Wayne, so near but yet so far. I would have welcomed a visit. I have had a few WCI fourm members find their way up here, to the North Woods of New Brunswick, and welcome any and all fellow carvers to come by and have a say! I haven't heard of Halifax Specialty Hardwoods, must look...

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God love ya Paul! I am sure Diana had a great chuckle out of that "faux pas", as am I. I would advise just asking some friend that has a horse to take some pictures for you, of the appropriate areas. Good luck, but I'm not volunteering to take pictures of a cougar's neather regions, they...

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Great question. I guess the availability and variety of plastic boxes is one reason, perhaps weight is another. I could never lug around a wooden box, just too heavy. I, on the other hand, detest plastic, a necessary evil, but I choose to use a seaman's riggers bag as my travelling kit, with three...

Bob, I buy my basswood from "Halifax Speciality Hardwoods" it's out in Bedford on the Hammonds Plains Rd.. I've thought about going to East Coast Hardwoods, but I've been very satisfied with the service and product availability from these guys so haven't been to the East Coast shop yet....

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That is some sweet looking Basswood. Must be East Coast Hardwood Specialty? My favorite stop when in the Halifax/Dartmouth area. Enjoy it, just hope it lasts the winter.

Bob

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Sorry to hear that your first experience went sour. I am sure that a place like California must have plenty of good chainsaw carvers, you just have to keep looking. Perhaps a post in the WCI magazine would help. I'm sure all good carvers read the magazine . Best of luck finding the right carver....

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Scrollsaw work, just as another tool. I use the saw when I am carving Celtic knot work and small pins. I do enjoy the ability of the saw to get into corners and tight places and do unique curves and shapes. There is not much in wood working that I wouldn't try.

Bob

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Congratulations, starting a new carver on the journey of a lifetime. I do hope she enjoys the process, as much as you will guiding her along. All good carvers need to pass along their skills to the next generation.

Bob

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Jeez, I can see an awesome dragon in that already, just hollerin' to be released! Get to it and keep us posted with progress pics.

Bob

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I know a guy here on the East Coast of Canada who could go nuts with wood like that, perhaps if you paid for his flight out and back, your dream could come true! His work is pretty great!

Bob

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Hey folks, ya'll should carve one of these, got some awesome comments from so pretty excited folks today, they just went nuts for it. must be fans of the Movie, The Hobbitt. LOL

Bob

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For a change of pace, I carved this Bald Eagle walking stick, using the cut offs from the last couple of canes and laminated them, modified the heads and put it all together. Canes are my usual stick stuff, but this one just called out to me to be carved. The head is carved in Cherry and the shaft...

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Poor old sailor, just hanging around as usual....

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Now Paul,, good luck trying to keep a carving area neat and tidy. That is just expecting too much. I am sure Diana will relent and allow some clutter without banishing you back to the shed. I get that "absent husband" bit all the time, I just invite her to join me in the shop and be done...

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That is great Paul. That has been some journey you've been on. Would make anyone nervous. Glad to hear things are going well. Hope we get to chat soon.

Bob

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Finally finished the Dragon cane, have to oil the shaft, but that's no big deal. I am quite happy with this one, and will wear it proudly!

Bob

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Beautiful work, an amazing project.

Bob