dervishcarving

shackles are usually some kind of alloy. I would have somebody standing ready with water to cool things down, put the back of teh shackle into a vise and then use an angle grinder (with a metal cutting disc) on that bad boy. Have had to do it with MRs before. Is better to end up with a wet harness than one that is heat damaged (nylon does not like getting hot it goes to pieces)

well, if you do feel like going back, try a simpler shape try a hare or a dolphin or something with a simple basic-shape (not saying they easy to carve, just have a simpler shape) and less chances of irritating the mule (getting kicks). carefull tho, once you get the carving bug thats it for life. i used to do do all kinds of stuff in my spare time... now i carve and little else

no, dunno what the last thing is. Ill have a chat with the landowner when he gets back. anyone want to give an idea of what they would pay for the above? Ignore whether they are actually available, im looking for an estimate of value

the third picture i cut a large section off as it has this v wierd burr-growth as in these pics. Its almost like a doughnut, quite deep hollow in the middle. I guess it might make a bowl if I utilise the depression in teh growth? Its a big lump so postage on this would be pretty big, probably more than its worth.

Here are a few pics of some of teh burrs i managed to get at this weekend. We still have a lot to cut away and about 6 standing-dead Elms that need to come down. Ended up being busy though so no chance to see how many more burrs there are. quite a fe though i think The large round one I am going to try to turn this week, looks quite nice but has a lot of holes. All I was realy asking was, is there a market for these kinds of burrs? Dont realy have any to sell right now as the land owner is away for a couple of weeks but when he comes back Ill put the idea to him. An idea of what you think they might eb worth (or what you would pay, bearing in mind I am in Scotland and so there would be a delivery cost) If there isnt much demand i will just offer the extra ones to my local wood-turning club but i thought i would give you chaps a look first.

kick back with standard bars can ruin many a decent carving. Yours came out ok tho. Thats a lovely pair of polka-dot carving slippers you have there

i run 10 inch for my detailing saw but its only an MS180 so i feel thats long enough. never tried a 12 inch dime, i can see the extra reach could be useful at times but maybe you scrifice a bit of control for the extra reach

well done now go find me an honest politician

will do once i get some

ok.. had no idea there was such interest so, im going to be up that way on saturday i hope and ill have a look to see what is there on the trunks we have taken down already. Once i get an idea ill come back and let you all know Im based up in Scotland, just south of Aberdeen, so not exactly a central location

ok, so i gave it an intriguing title to draw you in here's the scoop.... We are in teh process of removing a line of dead elm from he edge of a woodland as they keep dropping dead limbs into the farmers field. The wood is likely going to just be firewood unless we mill some of the larger trunks but most of them are kinda small. However, there are a lot of Burrs on them. We cut one up yesterday and turned a quick bowl from it, not me this time. i had to leave early so i didnt see it finished but it was a cracking little piece with some nice grain/bur whirls. My question is, If I got and cut off any decent-looking burrs i can find on the rest of them is there a market for them? and if so, where would be best to advertise? I know each one is different but if there is a market, what sort of price are we talking for say a 10 or 12 inch diameter burr? trying to see if its worth cutting and then advertising them or just keeping them for myself for when i have enough time to maybe do something with them cheers dave

at least 3 weetabix for the big man... packets i mean

yes, I find the top handles are just a bit too twitchy. i guess its just due to the lack of the long-lever you have with a rear handled saw. mind you, im sure if yo are familiar with them then they are just as controllable. if you are looking for a new bar i would suggest have a word with Rob D on these forums. he has a great range and lots of expertise. i would go for the sugi hama bars, man they are nice light and strong

nice log you have there. I must admit i never bother de-barking before i carve unless its a very deep bark (eg mature Douglas fir). by the time i have finished blocking out its pretty bark-free. It is easier to mark out without the bark though so if you are of the 'mark out then cut' school then at least you now know how to do it quickly and cleanly

thats interesting Graham shere are you based? i suspect delivery would be extorionate

Just south of Aberdeen

yes, we have the wood but i dont think adrian will want to pay for shingles sorry. well, probably not.

relax, its not that kind of film My mate and I have been slowly working on a new saw-shed. He had a lot of Douglas Fir wind-blown 2 years ago and decided to use it to build a saw-shed. I have helped throughout and have learnt a lot. We didnt have to fell any trees to build this which was good. Did have to sort a lot of wind-blown though (good trainign for me but kinda scary at times, those big Douglas can have a lot of energy when blown down). all hand-cut mortise/tenon joints with hand-cut oak pegs. Construction took about 7 hours, 11 people involved plus the Avant. Great day for it, sunny but cold. A dam fine day. Tomorrow we will finish fittign the rafters and then its just a case of roofing it. Anyone want to cut 1400 shingles for us? no pay, just cant be arsed to do it Tried to load the video direct but failed due to some securite tag or somethign (meh) youtube link works tho

i use decking oil. solvent based, natural tint. You can let it out a bit with diesel if you want to apply it thin. get a plant spray thing (cheep ones you pump up and pull the trigger to get a mist/spray) as it saves all that time with the brush

I'd not do any strong colouring piggie.. maybe burn a few spots in teh back but lightly and then oil it

made me a little nervous havent used them much except when climbing and even then... me no likey

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yes! thast what it put me in mind of, or a scaled up dwarf from lord of the rings movies probaly safer to have short and thick fro a playground in case the kids climb on him i do like it tho, has great form

hey pig, thats dam good. well done

great minds think alike si! as soon asi can get to fedex to collect it i have to do the same thing to my vpx chain to fit on my new toonie bar. I dont have one of them fancy shmancy sharpening thingies thou (but was lookign at oen today, they worth the 60- quid?) so i gues sill have to use a grinder/sander. will give me something to do on thursday when i have a long-needed day off work!