Shell

[Bart]

How I carved a shell

 

I’ve still got a lot of Larch lying about so used that.

 

 

 

Did long diagonal cuts against the grain to get the rough top shape.

Then did a series of gob cuts to form the lower portion.

Refined cuts back to round off.

Picked my point and cut the shell opening.

 

 

I marked with pencil where the spiral should go, then did a shallow cut following the line. Then refined that back to round off the initial cut.

After that I bored out the opening. High potential for kickback.

 

 

Then I wedged it removed the base, finished the opening and gave it a quick blast with the grinder

[Bart]

Coat of oil and it’s done.

[Mozza]

Very nice work there pal!!

[David oakman]

Very nice bart, but look at the mess you have got to clear up. better to carve in the woods:001_smile:

[MattyF]

Nice bart ! what oil did you use to finish??

[Treewarrior]

Excellent job. Will have a go at one myself?

[John Wilson]

Thats really good I might have a bash

[Bart]

Thanks all

[Bart]

MattyF i just used danish oil.

[Treewarrior]

Bart,

 

You have inspired me with your great clear instructions.

 

Went up the farm this evening and knocked this one off.

 

Comments welcome, found it difficult to get the inside carved out though. Took 2 1/2 hours