"Denali on a bench"

[northwood bob]

I tried a couple of projects with Palo Verde but found it without grain and very hard to carve when dry.

It did, however, make a really nice mallet and the newly formed branches make nice toothpicks.

[northwood bob]

Simply amazing. I find it interesting how you could easily modify your initial lettering issue and come up with what appeared to be Plan B and Plan C. Great job
Saw this on Facebook and had to also respond here

Bob

[northwood bob]

Try this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vdugAVXPX4...

[northwood bob]

That pic would make a great carving reference but then again, you would be thinking about the problem all the time
Hope you are feeling better and get back to carving soon

[northwood bob]

Thanks ALL for your kind remarks

[northwood bob]

Just finished this. Based on a pic we had taken a long time ago on our 25th Anniversary. ( this year will be 49 years)

[northwood bob]

still wondering how the lettering will be addressed? Curious take on the "carvers white out" - used that myself on occasion. Looking great so far

[northwood bob]

Rick
I noted on your other post to try Kettle Moraine Hardwoods...

[northwood bob]

Rick
Try Kettle Moraine Hardwoods. I know that they didn't ship as of several years ago but they have a store south of Milwaukee. they not only mill Basswood but other exotics that you might find interesting.

[northwood bob]

Just thought I'd share

[northwood bob]

I got a key-fob like that in VietNam a long time ago (Polish Bomb Shelter - bend over, stick your head up your #@$%^@#^ and fight for air)

[northwood bob]

On most woods, I've been able to "soften" it ia bit by spraying with a 50%/50% water/alcohol mixture

[northwood bob]

If, as you say, your tools are very sharp, try making your cuts cross-grain. You will need to make shallow cuts but the method works out well. You cannot always make your cuts with the grain so you sometimes need to improvise

[northwood bob]

Have you seen this in the past? thought it might help

[northwood bob]

Nicely done Joe. I did one very similar a few years ago. Unfortunately, I can't locate a photo to share with you.
Great job

Bob