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[Claude]

To do your own design, I'd suggest these steps.
1. Sketch front and side views on the same piece of paper (easier to match up key points on the drawings, such as nose, belt, elbows, etc.
2. Using your computer, adjust the size of the drawings to an appropriate size, such as 6 inch tall figure,...

[Claude]

Chris Hammack has a rough out for that sort of pose. His rough out can be made into an old man, or an old woman. https://www.chrishammackart.com/full...randma-grandpa The site says it's currently sold out, but I think it's popular enough he'll get more.

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[Claude]

Well done, Anders! I can see Dave's influence all over that carving, from eyes to right shoulder raised, head turned, wrinkles, shoes, etc. Very nice!

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[Claude]

Sounds like an interesting project.

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[Claude]

The saber saw blade might be too thick to make a good carving knife unless you are able to thin it down on a grinder or belt sander. Here is some data I have on my own knives that will show you. I prefer thin and flexible blades for most of my carving, but I do use a thicker Flexcut knife when I need...

[Claude]

Herb: tell Wayne that's a great carving!

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[Claude]

Nice one, Jersey!

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[Claude]

If you all look at the board and the money exchange at an airport, they always have two prices. One is Sell, which is roughly 5% below the current exchange rate, and the other is Buy, which is roughly 5% above the current exchange rate. This will account for the difference in prices you all mention....

[Claude]

Nice work, Joe!

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[Claude]

Well done on both, Herb!

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[Claude]

Nice work, Tom!

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[Claude]

Here's a data comparison for the two woods.

Basswood: https://www.wood-database.com/basswood/
Eastern Cottonwood: https://www.wood-database.com/eastern-cottonwood/
Black Cottonwood: https://www.wood-database.com/black-cottonwood/

The key datum is Janka Hardness:...

[Claude]

Welcome to the forums! If you have any questions, just ask.

Claude

[Claude]

Welcome to the forums! If you have questions, just ask!

Claude

[Claude]

Looks good, JG - I agree about the axe/hand angle. I drill a hole in the hand during the cutout/roughout stage, then carve the item in the hand separately. Since I sell a lot of my carvings, having the item carved separately means I can also pack in separately with much less chance of breakage during...

[Claude]

Beautiful work, Wayne!

Soggy: Rockler has templates with holes that one can use as drill guides for many shapes of boards.

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[Claude]

Great carvings, Herb. I like the eyes on the tall one.

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[Claude]

Nice work! These look great!

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[Claude]

Great idea, Ron! Hope healing continues quickly.

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[Claude]

Another site that may help is https://www.decoysales.com Rafton is good guy and may be able to help you get some assistance.

Claude