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Here are some unfinished carvings in the shop, or The Zone as I like to call it. These are all bass wood and hand carved. I do use a band saw to cut the bulk away but the rest is all done by hand. Using a burr tool or sanding drum only furs the wood. I alway use a sharp knives and gouges. And I mean sharp. I go a little crazy with sharpening things. Even my shovels are sharp enough you could shave with. That comes from my days working as a firefighter with the Calif Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection. We always kept an extremely sharp edge on all our tools. But back to these carvings. I actually have them painted and almost complete. My wife has the camera at a quilt show right now but I will get them posted for you soon. I also have some others to post so look for those. They are not the best for the ones I have seen out there and not nearly as good as the ones I saw here. You all are very talented. I feel that I am lacking in that department when I look at the wonderful things you guys have made. But My hopes are that I can learn from you and better my skills as a wood craftsman.
-- In His Grip,
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Chip
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posted 939 days ago
JT, these are great! I especially like the “stuck” Santa though I guess everyone says that. Terrific work and thanks for sharing them with us.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 939 days ago
Thanks for sharing, I’ll be waiting, & looking for some more in the near future.
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PanamaJack
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posted 939 days ago
This is nice work. I’m jealous. The only thing I carve is my thumb…it gets in the way a lot.
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Karson
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posted 939 days ago
JT great carving and designs.
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oscorner
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posted 939 days ago
Very nice work. Waiting to see them painted.
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Don
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posted 938 days ago
Another carver – nice work JT. Keep them coming.
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David
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posted 937 days ago
JT - I like your work and its nice to see the tools in your photos. CDF? I used to be a paidcall firefighter in Santa Cruz – Central Santa Cruz Fire Protection District. Seeing your helo and the CDF reference bropught back some very fond memories.
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JTRid43
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posted 937 days ago
Hey, Thanks everyone. I do have some of these painted and I will get them posted for you. I love the Santa Cruz area David. I worked out of the Mariposa area for several years. Helitack, engine crews. The second engine I had and my favorite was a model 5 with the Wisconsin diesel aux pump. Awesome truck. Oh. Jack, don’t feel bad. I carve my thumb and other fingers as well. Use masking tape to protect your fingers. I also wear a kevlar glove. Thanks again everyone. I hope to learn more furniture building skills from you guys as well.
Jeff
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David
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posted 935 days ago
Jeff – Was on the recieving end of helitak and air drops several times . . . really miss those experiences and the guys I worked with. Mariposa is wonderful – reminds me of visiting Yosemite!
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