140 days ago
by kolwdwrkr |
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Well here I am now. The carving continues. I believe now that I am done with this first side. I wasn’t sure what to do to be honest with you, so I just sat there at the couch with it on my lap. I cut a piece of paper and taped it to the gun, cutting around the Drake. I just started doodling on it while watching TV and this is what I came up with. I decided that I wanted his Initials on the piece, but also knew I wanted them framed in leaves. These leaves are out of my head, so the...
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143 days ago
by kolwdwrkr |
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I’ve decided to spend some time on this shotgun. It was a tough decision, providing that I’m giving it away to a 6 year old. But the reason I decided to move forward is because #1 I don’t think there is a toy gun as detailed as this will be, #2 I enjoy carving and it’s a good experience, and #3 maybe people will see it and either order one, or maybe even ask me to carve their real rifle. We will see if that works out. No matter what this kid is getting a very cool ...
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148 days ago
by Andy |
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Now that we have our lid fitted to the box,we are ready to move onto the medallion.
DO NOT CUT THE LID TO SIZE UNTIL YOU ARE SURE OF THE STYLE OF BOX YOU WANT TO MAKE!
This is where you can get creative.I wet the surface of the box with mineral spirits to get a feel for what it will look like when finished and then start laying my selections across the top.Contrast is what you are after,either in grain or color or both.
Example On Page # 1 of this series you will find a picture of Ra...
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149 days ago
by Eli Adamit |
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The “Whisper and its Meaning” is my last project.I find out that different people have different interpretations. I think it will be fun to read our expression on what he whispered? What he meant? What she understood? Based on both sides pictures of the projectI invite you to associate us with your association.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/18508
Your friendEli
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151 days ago
by Andy |
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At this point we have a box body with corner splines.Our lid is still oversized, so we can stop here and just use it to make a traditional box,one where the lid sets on top.
DO NOT CUT THE LID TO SIZE UNTIL YOU ARE SURE OF THE STYLE OF BOX YOU WANT TO MAKE!
For some, this may be the best option.They may not have all the required tools or may feel their skills need a little more honing.Or, you could leapfrog over the next few stages and pick up the project again when we do the medallion....
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154 days ago
by Demowen |
4 comments »
Well folks, it has been quite a while since I’ve been able to get on here and talk about the project. If you haven’t read any of the previous blogs, this is a wine rack that I built for my brother’s wedding. If you want the basic construction, see the prior posts. From here on is the little decoration details…
I hope I don’t have too many pictures ;). I think I’ll let the pictures do some of the talking for me but I want to capture the whole process....
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155 days ago
by Andy |
17 comments »
We now have our box body assembled and glued up.Take off the tape and clean off any dried glue.This is a good time to smooth up the bottom to get rid of any rocking.You can double stick sandpaper onto a very flat and firm surface and slide the bottom across that.The problem with this approach is that sheet sandpaper is way too small.You can stick down several sheets and if you go very slow you may not tear the paper.
Tip:I designed this sanding platform for leveling boxes and flushing out ...
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158 days ago
by Dick, & Barb Cain |
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I spent about 3 1/2 hours carving out the background,
establishing the approximate depth to the relief.
Barb was busy taking pictures during the process.
The Mahogany is real easy carving, but it may be a little brittle when I start carving the details.
That remains to be seen.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here’s a video slideshow of the progression._The Music is from a free download Handmade Music, by “Kentucky Thunder” on the DIY ne...
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160 days ago
by Andy |
9 comments »
Let the fun begin!
I know everyone is hoping I will just shut up and just get down to the cutting and sanding :)
BUT…..This is very important to those of you who are trying to imitate my process from beginning to end.Many of you have admitted that you have never built a box before and would like to know how to select a winning combination.So,the first bit of business is to select the wood you will be using.This decision will be based on A) what you find appealing.This is totally s...
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160 days ago
by Dick, & Barb Cain |
27 comments »
I showed Barb this kit the other day, & immediately she said, ”I want one.”
When the Sweetie wants something, I usually comply to her wishes.
Besides, I can try making something I’ve never done before.
This is the kit I ordered, it's called a Reverie Harp..
One thing about this Harp is, anyone can play it because of the way it’s tuned.
It has a real soothing sound.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is a picture of the parts ...
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