Wood carving/turning etc.

[redline4]

Anyone here into that stuff?

I have zero artistic ability, zero patience, but I have been finding it a fun way to get the opportunity to mess with saws, sanders and even the saw-zall from time to time!

Plus, my wife likes that kind of crap, so it's an easy in for screwing off.

The first ever thing I did with a saw.



That one sits in my yard. I have since cut off the end per my wifes request.

Just made this one and my first attempt at a chair for my Mom.



And an outside table for my wife.




So, whatcha got that you hacked out of a tree?
Tips, tricks, whatever!

I'm also starting to look into getting an actual carving bar or 2. Are certain ones better/worth their extreme price, or are the cheap ones ok for a beginner hack such as myself?

 

[Steve]

The first ever thing I did with a saw.

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Good job Ed! Cutting a log with a chainsaw is a good first step!




Im too have poor wood working skills. Im anxious to see what others creativity exist here.

 

[redline4]

I freehand hacked these out of an uprooted oak.



It looked like this in the woods.



They are uneven unfortunately, but I started doing a bit of sanding and they look kind of cool.
I've seen tables where the cracks have been filled with some type of colored epoxy. I think I may try that on this to see how it works.

 

[redline4]

Good job Ed! Cutting a log with a chainsaw is a good first step!




Im too have poor wood working skills. Im anxious to see what others creativity exist here.

If you want bits, chunks and dust, I'm your guy!
Other than that, I struggle!

Oh, and I guess I should have pointed out for you that it was my first "creative" effort with a saw.
So, GFY.

 

[Steve]

If you want bits, chunks and dust, I'm your guy!
Other than that, I struggle!

Oh, and I guess I should have pointed out for you that it was my first "creative" effort with a saw.
So, GFY.

Remember Ed, I can't read. I need lots of pictures!!!

 

[Steve]

I freehand hacked these out of an uprooted oak.

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It looked like this in the woods.

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They are uneven unfortunately, but I started doing a bit of sanding and they look kind of cool.
I've seen tables where the cracks have been filled with some type of colored epoxy. I think I may try that on this to see how it works.

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I cut a 48" cookie from a maple my grandpa had removed and gave it to my brother. He filled all the gaps with blue expoy and made a table out of it. He keeps it in his kitchen. Ill have to find a pic.

 

[Steve]

Here is all i have of the cookie. This is after my brother leveled it. It averages a little over 48" across.

 

[redline4]

I almost forgot my very first comissioned artwork, done for none other than our very own @Dub11
I even did some custom wood burning on this project.



Knowing Waynes love for mini macs and fine art, I thoughtfully combined the two.

This project was inspired by @Steve so I have to give gim the credit on that!

 

[Steve]

I almost forgot my very first non comissioned artwork, done for none other than our very own @Dub11
I even did some custom wood burning on this project.

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Knowing Waynes love for mini macs and fine art, I thoughtfully combined the two.

This project was inspired by @Steve so I have to give gim the credit on that!

You're welcome. Both Ed and Wayne!

 

[redline4]

My wife decided it was too cold to go for the motorcycle ride we had planned, so I decided to try another chair.

Bucked it to length with my MoFo 036.
I based the measurements of seat and back height roughly off a kitchen chair.


I picked up a loop of Archer ripping chain.
It stretched like crazy in the first 12" of cut. Tightened it up and so far so good.
I cant say the finish is smoother, but the cut with the saw is quicker and smoother.

Super precise layout using a piece of my kids sidewalk chalk


Rough blocking out the legs.

 

[redline4]

More of the legs.


Onto the back.
I ended up taking a sharpie and putting a line on the bar to help keep my depth even down the cut.




The old Wang-chung-a-varna needs a new bar..cuts crooked as chit.


Slowly but surely cutting the large chunks out.




And thats all for tonight.

 

[Steve]

More of the legs.
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Onto the back.
I ended up taking a sharpie and putting a line on the bar to help keep my depth even down the cut.
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The old Wang-chung-a-varna needs a new bar..cuts crooked as chit.


Slowly but surely cutting the large chunks out.

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And thats all for tonight.

Nice! Can't believe you have an all orange saw. Though you where a steel-hearted man?

 

[redline4]

Nice! Can't believe you have an all orange saw. Though you where a steel-hearted man?

I am more partial to Stihl, but dont really have anything against Husky's either.
Up until 5 years or so ago, Stihl was the only thing available locally except the big box store Poulans.
That I got that 268 with a broken case. It's now a farmertec case. First saw I ever split, before I found this place.
It's got a kung pow 272 top end on it too after I ripped an intake gasket and leaned it out. I sent that jug up to Stumpshot as I figured he would be able to save it and find it a good true Husky home.

 

[redline4]

Got some shellac on the table for my wife.



And finished the chair I started a while ago.

 

[redline4]

Got me something to new mess with!
Now I create more detailed ugly things!

 

[Steve]

Got me something to new mess with!
Now I create more detailed ugly things!

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Im still waiting for my bucket! Chop chop!

 

[redline4]

Im still waiting for my bucket! Chop chop!

Uh huh, and wif my mad skillz, you be waitin a while!

I can however turn out a real nice GFY for you!

 

[Steve]

Uh huh, and wif my mad skillz, you be waitin a while!

I can however turn out a real nice GFY for you!

You have my address. I need something to go next to this happy gnome in the garden!

 

[Wood Doctor]

My carver mallet:

Walnut handle and locust head.

 

[redline4]

My carver mallet:
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Walnut handle and locust head.

Nice, how did you connect the 2 pieces?