Imp & Acanthus Panel

[RobJ]

Re: Power or edge tools?

I'm an edge man. I like the idea of making something complex with a simple tool. It seems more Hands On then the power carving. I do have a power carver that gets used every now and then when I just can't seem to clean up a corner or hole etc.

[RobJ]

Re: Imp & Acanthus Panel

Yeah It is I had to glue in two pieces of the vine after I got finished with the router. I got a little carried away & hacked some off. Also I just made a workbench attachment that allows me to put my carving on an angle so I don't get a sore back...

[RobJ]

OK, I don't really know what this guy is and I probably won't be allowed to display him in the house but I have wanted to carve it for years so here goes...

The origional design is from "Manual of Traditional Wood Carving" by Paul Hasluck first published in 1911.
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[RobJ]

Re: Best Prices on Pfeil tools ??

I buy my Pfeil tools froom a guy in BC Canada from Woodworker Specialties. I just checked their website & I think they are one and the same or at least affiliated with KMS tools that someone else has already recommended
Example 10mm V tool...

[RobJ]

Re: Barn Owl

Very nice Owl. I am sure he will be a complete success. I like the idea of situating him in a (window) to frame him.

[RobJ]

Re: Saw Whet Owl

Nice work Saw Wet's are my favorite Owl. My seven year old daughter gets a kids wildlife magazine that has a great picture of some Saw Wet Owls I was eyeing it just yesterday thinking they may make a nice relief carving some day.

[RobJ]

Re: What to do with the ideas

I spend a lot of time at work looking for images for hypothetical future projects. For some reason I have a couple dozen pictures of crows & bats. I just started keeping a sketch book and I also save pics I find that look interesting. I am not much...

[RobJ]

Re: Coffee and a toothpick

Neat! I always like the idea of a carving that has a purpose. Good Idea. I have been trying to come up with an idea for something I could carve and insert one of those little 1-1/2" clocks in for my desk.

[RobJ]

Re: Canadian (stubai) website

I recieved my tools the other day. Delivery was fast and the price was very good.

[RobJ]

Re: Buffalo WIP

Hey the buffalo is looking good. BTW those little depth gauges with the clips are great. I recently lost mine and I feel a little lost myself carving without it.

[RobJ]

Re: Warthog Finished

Wow he is great. How long did he take to finish?

[RobJ]

Re: Sincere Thanks to WCI

My condolences on your Moms death. I know what a difficult experience losing someone to cancer is for all concerned. It sounds like a great treat for her to have seen your cover.

Rob

[RobJ]

Re: Watermelon carving ???

I was in the Dominican Requblic a couple of years ago at one of those all inclusive places. They have great fruit carving there as well

[RobJ]

Re: Hi All I just want to introduce myself

Thanks for the kind words guys. As for the water & the mountains I agree with your comment Paul. I first tried to blend the mountains into the water but then you couldn't tell where the water ended and the mountain began. I have not tried...

[RobJ]

Re: Hard Maple

I just finished the second of two panels for above the fireplace of stylized tulips. They were rock maple and although it looks nice it was slow going even though I did a lot of the grounding in with a router.