To keep knives from getting rusty

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Pam finished up getting the kids Christmas presents paint today, I didn't want to start anything that would take time because I'll start put on the hinges and latches tomorrow & the stain the outsides.
Did these little simple things to keep me occupied. They are 1/4" thick...

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Merle, have you ever used Qickwood for repairs? Set on my carving bench all the time....

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What the heck Merle, Just looking at this fine carving would be enough to build the desire to finish him to me. Just a little more "V" & he would be ready for a finish of your choice....

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Hey WELCOME! I would think that there is lots of basswood up north, but maybe not being to the West a bit. To get you started you might try some Cottonwood Bark, supper easy to carve & it is thick up North. Something you'll want to get is a strop to get and keep your new knives sharp..

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Small, but not simple, good job, that curved tail is the trick

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Are you spoiling those grandkids? . Well if your trying you are doing a great job...

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Like what Bob said "plenty of character and the eyes pop just right" Well done Mr. Reed

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First of all Herrwood, welcome, second of all, I think there are two things as important as skill when it comes to carving∙∙∙∙patience & desire.

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I bet the grandson is one happy camper

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Whoever carved it, it is just too cool

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Well here is the makeover. The other carving reminded me of a Latin lady sing from back in the '50s, you know the one with the big hat with fruit all over it. What do you think, did it help?

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Denny, Thanks, Not for right now, Seems like I've always got to be turning to something new, but I come back...

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Bill, Thanks, just following Jin tutorial, to me it was an interesting experience, will go back a review it to get some of the finer points in my mind.

Herb, Thanks

Mike, Thanks, It is the first time I used the Watco Teak Oil, pick up on the idea from Denny

Randy,...

[joepaulbutler]

I've had Jim's way of doing an Apache head on my shelves for a while. Decided to give it a go. It is out of Alaskan Cottonwood, 5" H x 3" wide. the bark is a little wider. Finished with Watco Teak Oil. After taking the pictures will probably do a little more work on him

If...

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You nailed Claude, is he house broke yet ...

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Thanks, Tinwood.
I'm curious, after all this time, What is Tinwood stand for?
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Thanks for the info ...

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Herb, what is your secret? Another GRINNER

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Great looking Santas

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Good job H&P...