My 1st Hare

[NorfolknGood]

It's finished. I was so pleased with how far I had come with the chainsaw I didn't want to convert it to firewood by messing up fine detail on the face so went in with chisel and sander

 

Slopped some linseed on it and voilà

[abercarver]

Sweeeeeet!!!

 

Loving the final touch...the face looks super!! I always find that the hardest bit, either makes or breaks it.

 

What are you plans with it, to sell or keep?

[NorfolknGood]

Ummmmm not sure probably keep it.

[wisewood]

Very nice mate!

No reason to beat yourself up over using chisels, I do the same. If a tool makes the job possible use it, whether it's a chainsaw, power tool, chisel or burner they all have a place in my world:biggrin:

[wood cutter]

Just look at it! That is awesome! I have been using saws for a long time and I wouldn't know where to start! That is a true skill! Any pointers I'd love to give it a go.

 

 

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[NorfolknGood]

I dont feel qualified to give pointers I have only been doing this a short while. I can only say what I did which was 1st to draw up a hare front and side views on A4 the transferred it to the tree doubling up all dims. I then blocked it out with my MS260 then removed 95% of the rest with the MS150.

Edited July 16, 2013 by NorfolknGood

[Coletti]

Just look at it! That is awesome! I have been using saws for a long time and I wouldn't know where to start! That is a true skill! Any pointers I'd love to give it a go.

 

 

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I too havent been doing it long but the best advice i can give is just grab a saw and a lump of wood and use your imagination!! There are no limits or rules and if you make a mistake just start again. Always leave more than you think you need to. Something that helped me get started and build a bit if confidence was watching me vids on YouTube. Just go for it!! Mushrooms are a good starting point.

 

 

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[Happycarver]

outstanding, keep up the good work

[NorfolknGood]

Thank you for all the kind feedback

 

I had to remove the bark off the stump as I found worm holes in it but in bark only.

[NorfolknGood]

Hare No.2