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Project by trifern posted 437 days ago 384 views 0 times favorited 11 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is the start of a new direction for me. I want to start carving my pieces to give them more of a sculptural quality. This is my first attempt at carving, and I know I have a lot to learn. I really like how the light and shadows give dimension to the piece. This is box elder. It measures 4” tall by 5.5” wide. It is finished with BLO and Briwax. All comments, critiques and suggestions are welcome. Especially on the carving.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.


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savannah505

978 posts in 479 days


posted 437 days ago

Hey Joe – It looks like your off to a great start, your turning looks wonderful as usual. How did you do your carving work? Any power tools used or by hand? You’ve got very nice straight lines and the depth looks even, don’t think I can give you any tips on this one. Great job.

-- Dan Wiggins

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trifern

7894 posts in 660 days


posted 437 days ago

Thanks Dan. It was carved free hand with hand tools. No power tools or indexing on the lathe. It was carved off the lathe.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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jockmike2

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posted 437 days ago

Great job Joe, I guess you answered my questions. Very unique and a lot more added to the bowl as far as depth and beauty. Great name.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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oldskoolmodder

707 posts in 573 days


posted 437 days ago

Oddly, the name makes me think of Pumpkin Pie filling (Brand name of Libby’s) and it looks like a great pumpkin, maybe even THE great Pumpkin. ;)

Bottom line though, is that it’s a nice looking piece.

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

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trifern

7894 posts in 660 days


posted 437 days ago

oldskoolmodder, I live about 30 miles from Morton, IL. Morton is the pumpkin capitol of the world. There is a Libby processing plant located there – hence the name.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Grumpy

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posted 437 days ago

Joe, I thought you must have used the lathe for indexing but no. Thats a great result for hand work.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Woodhacker

1145 posts in 616 days


posted 437 days ago

Joe, that is so cooool! The carving definitely adds a lot to it too. Great design and great choice of wood.

Very appropriate too with Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner.

Thanks for posting.

-- Martin, Kansas

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cabinetmaster

8497 posts in 451 days


posted 437 days ago

Joe, You are such a pro at your turning and now you have added a new dimension. You did an excellent job at carving that piece. I can’t believe it was all freehand. Great job..

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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brianinpa

1365 posts in 616 days


posted 437 days ago

Very nice Joe. I like the added dimension you have added.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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griff

926 posts in 655 days


posted 437 days ago

Very nice looking turn Joe , the lines look great for free hand. Very good .

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

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Blake

2748 posts in 767 days


posted 437 days ago

Really cool. I like how you kept the carving design simple… it really stands out.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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