Anyone into carving?

RBeckom

I am a carver and wanted to see if anyone else in the forum shares my interest . I'll post some of my work later this week.

taythegibs

i tried doing small wood carvings a few times but the last time i did (when i was 13-14) i was startled, the chisel slipped, and the gash in my finger never healed right and hurts me to this day... i wish i could get the nerve to try it again.

deejmemixx

I carve a turkey every now and again....
Cant wait to see your pictures.

RBeckom

He who watches over my humidors.

Direwolf

Always wanted to carve, but don't have an artistic bone in my body.

camgfs

Nice carving!

I carve pumpkins, does that count? lol

Goldy

I've been carving a stone chess set for a while now.

RBeckom

camgfs:

Nice carving!

I carve pumpkins, does that count? lol

Your A better carver than I'll ever be.

RBeckom

Goldy:

I've been carving a stone chess set for a while now.

Cool. Post some pictures. I'm really interested in seeing your work.

RBeckom

An old carving I made when I first got into the hobby.

camgfs

How big are the wooden masks and how long does it take to carve one? What type of wood do you use?

RBeckom

camgfs:

How big are the wooden masks and how long does it take to carve one? What type of wood do you use?

These are both about two feet tall, made of red cedar and took approximately twelve to fourteen hours each to complete.

camgfs

RBeckom:

camgfs:

How big are the wooden masks and how long does it take to carve one? What type of wood do you use?

These are both about two feet tall, made of red cedar and took approximately twelve to fourteen hours each to complete.

And are they stained or painted? Just curious about the process behind the mask, like what type of tools and what got you into doing them? Do you do other carvings?

RBeckom

camgfs:

RBeckom:

camgfs:

How big are the wooden masks and how long does it take to carve one? What type of wood do you use?

These are both about two feet tall, made of red cedar and took approximately twelve to fourteen hours each to complete.

And are they stained or painted? Just curious about the process behind the mask, like what type of tools and what got you into doing them? Do you do other carvings?

I'm just getting into carving seriously. The knives I use are made by Flex-Cut and are Hand powered, no mallets. As for the color scheme, first I painted the second carving with A flat black latex paint then sanded off the high spots. The color of the natural cedar gives A good contrast to the Amber Shellac that is used as A top coat. The other carving was much simpler to finish. A dark stain was applied then lightly sanded and topped off with Amber Shellac. I've always enjoyed carving simple designs such as walking sticks and figurines. In the near future I plan to start A five foot Tiki out of A large Black Walnut log I happened to have ran across.

RBeckom

My version of the shape-shifting shark. Dead as promised.

Rhamlin

Have you done any cigar ashtrays? I saw one a guy on the boat made it was single stick travel astray that was really sharp looking.

DSWarmack

I might have to get you to make me a cane!

RBeckom

Rhamlin:

Have you done any cigar ashtrays? I saw one a guy on the boat made it was single stick travel astray that was really sharp looking.

Any pictures? Might be an interesting project.

RBeckom

DSWarmack:

I might have to get you to make me a cane!

Wizards and wood-spirits are my favorite patterns. I might carve one and design A contest of sorts for it.

Rhamlin

RBeckom:

Rhamlin:

Have you done any cigar ashtrays? I saw one a guy on the boat made it was single stick travel astray that was really sharp looking.

Any pictures? Might be an interesting project.

Didn't think of taking a picture but it was a rectangular piece of hard wood with a bowl on one end and a long groove for resting the cigar running from the bowl to the other end.
about 5"x3"x1.5" and finely polished.

clearlysuspect

Rhamlin:

RBeckom:

Rhamlin:

Have you done any cigar ashtrays? I saw one a guy on the boat made it was single stick travel astray that was really sharp looking.

Any pictures? Might be an interesting project.

Didn't think of taking a picture but it was a rectangular piece of hard wood with a bowl on one end and a long groove for resting the cigar running from the bowl to the other end.
about 5"x3"x1.5" and finely polished.

Sounds complex and unlike anything I've ever seen before!

RBeckom

Rhamlin:

RBeckom:

Rhamlin:

Have you done any cigar ashtrays? I saw one a guy on the boat made it was single stick travel astray that was really sharp looking.

Any pictures? Might be an interesting project.

Didn't think of taking a picture but it was a rectangular piece of hard wood with a bowl on one end and a long groove for resting the cigar running from the bowl to the other end.
about 5"x3"x1.5" and finely polished.

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I'll try to carve one tomorrow, if it turns out right I'll trade it for A couple of Black Pearls. Any will do. And thanks for the idea this might be A fun project.

slickric

you know, i have been thinking of getting into carving for a while, is it expensive to start out?

RBeckom

slickric:

you know, i have been thinking of getting into carving for a while, is it expensive to start out?

Not really. It depends on the quality of the tools you choose. I prefer to only buy my tools once so I spent A good deal of money on the one's I bought. They're several companies that sell good tools at A fair price. Once you have your knives everything else can be constructed at home with very little expense. The most important item to me is A solid work space. Wood shifting and A sharp knife just don't seem to go well together. Dremel tools are another way to go. They make A large selection of carving accessories. Start small and see how the hobby grows. Search "carving knives " or something similar and you should have all the resource's you need at your disposal.

Rhamlin

Can't wait to see how it comes out, who know you may wind up supplying us all with some great handmade ashtrays.

slickric

Rhamlin:

Can't wait to see how it comes out, who know you may wind up supplying us all with some great handmade ashtrays.

this is one of the reasons i think i would like it and have been toying with the idea of making my own ashtray

RBeckom:

slickric:

you know, i have been thinking of getting into carving for a while, is it expensive to start out?

Not really. It depends on the quality of the tools you choose. I prefer to only buy my tools once so I spent A good deal of money on the one's I bought. They're several companies that sell good tools at A fair price. Once you have your knives everything else can be constructed at home with very little expense. The most important item to me is A solid work space. Wood shifting and A sharp knife just don't seem to go well together. Dremel tools are another way to go. They make A large selection of carving accessories. Start small and see how the hobby grows. Search "carving knives " or something similar and you should have all the resource's you need at your disposal.

thanks for the info man, definately looking into it

RBeckom

When I get A chance I'll post some pictures of my tools and work spaces.

RBeckom

Some of my carving tools including A simple laptop table I built.

slickric

RBeckom:

My version of the shape-shifting shark. Dead as promised.

this is hilariouse by the way, have been reading about this elusive shark. glad you got it. and nice wood working. if someone was to make an ashtray, how would they finish the wood. laquer?

RBeckom

I'm still researching finishes that would be suitable for ashtrays. My main concern is scorching. I'll post more on this topic as I learn it.

Rhamlin

Nice looking set of tools Rodney.