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No not at all mate there a good idea and nice and cheap 2. I've counter sunk some taxidermy eyes in that come similarly almost like marbles and they do give a good effect. Ps. Nice barn owl by the way look forward to seeing the finished piece.
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Yeah they look good. If I want to install black eyes rather than carve I go to hobby craft and they have some in there which are for teddy bears or dolls. They come with a little stalk so I just drill a small whole and tap them in.
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Have you got a rear handled 150? Your not really going to find any gloves that will stop the vibration unless they are really heavy rubber hands and even then prob wouldn't do much. I've been using saws for 17yrs and never really seen the need for chainsaw protection in gloves. I could understand maybe a left handed glove for some climbers that may use the saw 1 handed briefly whilst cutting and holding. I'd say if your really paranoid that you may cut your hands then get some but IMO if you were looking to stop some vibration go for something with heavy padding in the palm and fingers although this may take away some of your control.
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They're too good for the job you'd have be so careful I bet they're super sharp and before you know it your eye would be 2" deeper than you wanted it. I got a mate to make me something from an old socket it's got a rough enough edge to cut but is also blunt enough to burn.
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Haha nice!
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Thanks Treemoose! What a quality name how did that come about.
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Well at least it wasn't a waste the more you carve the better you'll become and changing from a meerkat to an owl is a bloody good effort. I find when I'm trying something new when carving to keep everything a little bigger but also think about your proportions most of my stuff begins its form short and fat, by the time I've given it every woman's dream slim down by shaving it off little by little you get a good feeling for the form and once you've done a few of the same piece this is when your speed picks up because the form is in your head therefore you get to it a lot faster. If that makes any sense I hope it helps for the next 1. Looking forward to seeing it.
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Which of my saws best for carving?
Woodcrafter replied to Dan Forsh's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
I'd prob agree with splinters if I had the choice of the two saws I think Dervishcarving would have a good opinion on the 170 as I'm sure he has used 1 for a while as a detailing saw. The prob in my opinion on the 170 is its not that robust IMO. -
It's a good effort mate for a 1st attempt. The body's a good shape, the log looks small so I'm thinking that if you'd made it a tawny owl rather than a barn you could have done it sat hunched and not worried about the legs and just carved some talons in front of the body. Just a bit of friendly advice keep up the good work.
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That's nice mate I like his belly! Have a look on eBay for some eyes. They come in packs so you'll have some for your next 1.
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Or for my simple quick finish burn and brush and oil.
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I guess it will depend on what type of finish you go for I treat the whole bear except for the base with a fencing wood sealer which has a chestnut stain i spray the bear with a black outdoor paint except for the snout and I then use a good few coats of Danish oil on the claws and base.
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Had an order for another kingfisher managed a reasonable replication there were still a few bits I was unhappy with same as I had on the 1st perhaps I'll get it down on my next order.
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Which of my saws best for carving?
Woodcrafter replied to Dan Forsh's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
Hi mate depends what your looking to carve I'd say you could put a carving bar on either of the ms170 or ms211 I'd go for a 10-12inch carving bar which is a simple conversion of the sprocket I'd IMO go for a canon they are generally multi fit. This would give you a detailing saw although I do prefer my rear handle ms200 but not necessary if your starting out. What are you planning on carving? The 024 would be a good blocking out/ roughing out saw. You could go for a quarter tip carving bar for that but again it really depends on what your planning on carving. -
Nice mate like it!
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Loads and loads of chipper scams on eBay be very careful. Especially when they have minimal feed back. I haven't checked your link yet but flea bay is ruined these days. Just remember keep all transactions inside of eBay when it comes to exchanging money. Always insist on a cash deal with no deposit until machines been viewed etc.
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Second and third attempt at an owl
Woodcrafter replied to chriswilliams1989's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
Nice 1 well don't rush it remember if you take it away you can't put it back check out lots of pics of other people's work then if your working freestyle instead of grid work you'll develop your own style of bear as well. -
Second and third attempt at an owl
Woodcrafter replied to chriswilliams1989's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
You certainly have your own style mate I like it. Keep them coming. -
I'd be intrested in buying a couple if you did 6mm shank. I'd like a 5mm diameter and 10mm diameter with approx same depths.
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The dark heartwood in the large lengths is approximately 14" across. The cord heartwood ranges from 2" to 9" and collection will be from Epsom surrey.
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Sorry about the poor quality pic. Anyway I chainsaw carve and im keeping a few pieces to carve however I have two 3 1/2' pieces and quite a few lengths of cord does anyone know anyone or maybe intrested in offering me a fair price for this? I only know turners but not anyone that works with veneers.
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I doubt you are but they are a fairly rare occurrence and the patterning can look amazing when utilised to create bowls, cups, spoons etc.
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Pm'd You back mate hope you find 1 I'll post a pic so you know what your looking for wont be till this eve.
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Both will be fine mate. If these are your work saws you may want to think about purchasing another when you get into detailing work with a carving bar, as you will need to change to a 1/4 pitch chain with 1/4 pitch sprocket. You won't need the above for mushrooms but just something to think about when you get there. Have fun!!
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I use 60-120 grit sanding flap discs been contemplating buying some carbide sabertooth donut discs. I use a decking oil now which I haven't tested over time yet but am very pleased with end result does take around 5+ coats but offers all round protection and a good finish. The beauty of oil is you re-apply annually without sanding over again.
