raleighnut
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- One of the 'Elite'
I got to play on one of these at college for 2yrs when I did my 'City & Guilds' as a Cabinetmaker.
Any spoon carvers/wood carvers, turners here?
- Thread starter Fab Foodie
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Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Various hand carved spoons and ladles. Birch my favourite to work with and elder is an easy one. Also an Algonquin and a Voyageur canoe paddle from black walnut.
For baby presents for my daughters (now 15 and 8) I made egg cups from apple wood. Apple has strong associations with love. One is now veggie and the other doesn't like eggs. I'm not the best dad, but I do try
For baby presents for my daughters (now 15 and 8) I made egg cups from apple wood. Apple has strong associations with love. One is now veggie and the other doesn't like eggs. I'm not the best dad, but I do try
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Bazzer
Setting the controls for the heart of the sun.
- Location
- On the edge of reality
Various hand carved spoons and ladles. Birch my favourite to work with and elder is an easy one. Also an Algonquin and a Voyageur canoe paddle from black walnut.
For baby presents for my daughters (now 15 and 8) I made egg cups from apple wood. Apple has strong associations with love. One is now veggie and the other doesn't like eggs. I'm not the best dad, but I do try
To me, connections like that add to the object. When I made my wife the Celtic cross I deliberately chose oak.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Absolutely. My youngest has a porridge ladle made from birch which symbolises new beginnings. And as you probably know the 1st in the Celtic Tree Ogham.
I once sent my biological mother a pedant made from elder. The 10th Ogham. Connotations of wisdom, the feminine and regeneration. And as some have said, what the chuff was the point of that? I agree in this case. Rant over. No baggage me.
mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Have you see the wood carver that sits on the roundabout at the A418 in to Thame sort of your neck of the woods @Fab Foodie if your out on your travels. He does some pretty impressive stuff.
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I have, wirh the old gypsy caravan and horse? He does seriously large pieces that are magnificent. We've got a way to go yet :-)
I do a bit for work and fun . I bought myself the legacy ornamental mill a few years ago that takes turning to another level .
Scroll saws are also alot of fun .
If you are looking at getting a lathe then go for one that runs on twin rails . The single rail machines are hard work and mine always seem to jam up .
I'll see if i can find some pictures of my whittlings . Although i think most of them are on photobucket
Scroll saws are also alot of fun .
If you are looking at getting a lathe then go for one that runs on twin rails . The single rail machines are hard work and mine always seem to jam up .
I'll see if i can find some pictures of my whittlings . Although i think most of them are on photobucket
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
My dad did a fair bit when he was a bit younger. Made loads to sell for funds for a local hospital. Think he was letting them go for between £10 and £30 depending on size and type of wood. I'm sure shops would charge £50 upwards.
Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
There are some seriously lovely pieces on here from some very talented people.
The good news from last night's whittling was that there were no further injuries and I have located someone to teach us the ropes thanks to @woodenspoons .
They may need danger money
The good news from last night's whittling was that there were no further injuries and I have located someone to teach us the ropes thanks to @woodenspoons .
They may need danger money
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
BTW, if you can get cherry or plum to work with, I'd really recommend it. The colour and grain is amazing.
These runes are made with cherry wood btw.
These runes are made with cherry wood btw.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Nice work. I made an amulet for every guest at my wedding from birch with it's relevant Ogham. I still wear mine despite the marriage being 'no longer'.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Thank you
I made this particular set for myself nine years ago and still use them.
Those amulets sound really lovely - birch is really nice to work with, but can sometimes be a bit on the soft side. Have had a few "wibble" moments working with birchwood.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
https://www.tomtop.com/housekeeping...L5jPEjNXbvDCkugWHB-fz77hAec_UUrAaArCPEALw_wcBToday's blood letting.
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Fabbers was a star and took over the chores as it wouldn't stop bleeding for ages. It is still having the odd bleed but I will live. Unfortunately it's my left hand so I will be fully functioning for work and a swift right hook to keep @potsy in line
There is a simple rule in wood working .
If this very sharp tool slips will i cut myself . If the answer is yes then dont do it , find another way to make the cut .
