Carvers at Woodfest Wales

[FriarsGorse]

Went to the first day of Woodfest Wales yesterday (Saturday) and had a bostin day out... As always it was very enjoyable and inspiring to watch some of the top carvers performing their magic and a real treat to see Bob King from the USA !! I am wondering what some of the tools are that these guys use ... Bob King had some kind of attachment over his bar (I think) with a circular piece on the end ... this seemed to shift a lot of wood very quickly.... lots of them seemed to use what looked like a branding iron (plugged in from generator) to make perfect circle/domed eyes ... and a few were finishing with an aerosol spray - black and blue can - which gave a deeper colour and a real lustre ... impressive.... Whilst I am not looking to buy myself some talent !!! or start a debate on whether you should or shouldn't use these thing ... I am curious what these things are ... can anyone enlighten me ?

[dervishcarving]

The circular tool at the end of the bar was probably a chainsaw-cutter (dunno what other names there are for them). Never used one myself but i know they are popular in some competition carving (shifts a lot of wood quickly). The heated iron is just that

as for the paint/can? possibly just oil? Its a bit late now but most carvers if you ask, we are happy to chat about what/how/why

Unfortunately i missed it this year, i will be home in north wales early next month, just a month too late

[wisewood]

Hi, would have loved to go to that, next year hopefully:001_smile:

The tool Bob King is using is probably a Trogholer (not sure on spelling). This link shows a new smaller version and Bob was certainly after one.http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaw-carving-forum/42120-new-piece-kit-horizon-if-you-have-money.html

The other tool could be a die grinder with a circular bit or grinder/sander bit attached.

Cheers,

Si

[Mutley]

I was there the first day too. For making the eyes, they use an eye tool. It's like a router bit with a concave cup end. You bung it in an electric drill and it burns the in the eye. I haven't managed to find any sold commercially. I think most carvers make them themselves or have mates who can make them.

 

If any one knows how to get hold of set ...

[wisewood]

I was there the first day too. For making the eyes, they use an eye tool. It's like a router bit with a concave cup end. You bung it in an electric drill and it burns the in the eye. I haven't managed to find any sold commercially. I think most carvers make them themselves or have mates who can make them.

 

If any one knows how to get hold of set ...

 

This is what you mean, should be able to make your own now:thumbup1:

Carving Post Forum: Eye Tools

[FriarsGorse]

Thanks Wisewood thats a real eye opener !!! Sorry .... thanks for the help

[dervishcarving]

Aye, thanks