abercarver
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Here is my current progress on an Otter Carve at a County Park in the West Midlands. Its my first stump carve on an English Oak which was felled due to tree roots damaging the courtyard, causing many issues. The carve is raised on a flower bed with wooden seating around the outside. (Covered with flowers once done) Its been great fun creating the carving and hopefully it will turn out well once im done. Think i still need to slim it down and then start on the features to provide hopefully a delightful carve in a popular location. The only thing i think id have done different from this stage on is create larger legs that hang down from the body. Still next time ill know :-)
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Im around Tamworth, interested for sure :-)
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Will there be any more recent events happening?
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Sounds interesting, although quite a way off to commit...hope you get some takers...i do like the sound of it but would have to see how time goes...
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I have just been reading through the thread as im also interested for the future and have learnt quite alot that i previously didnt. Sounds very intense but exciting. Im on the prowl now. Well done with your purchase, like others have said, there not making anymore land :-)
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Id love to know if they taste as good as they carve. Im just picturing a giant pumpkin pie (Dan Dare Cow pie size)
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Absolutely superb, im sure they will love the bench for many years to come. You should be very proud of this piece. I take it you planked the seat timbers or did you get these separately? iv been looking into an alaskan mini mill but unsure.
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Slow but steady cheers mate...ill get some photos on here soon. taking my time so i don't cock it up :-)
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mmmmm.....my favorite beer ever!! ACE bowls etc...loving the look..
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Cheers flames
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Goodpig, not far down the topics is harricane, that should tell you a fair bit, plus i searched youtube. Its surprising what effects you can produce from just a carving bar too :-)
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Wisewood ill keep my eyes open for your carves. Interesting as iv been thinking of doing the same the more i produce
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Cheers se7enthdevil you pro!!
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Goodpig, there was a recent thread on here about the harricane and a link to a purchase of one etc...or the person in the know. Its a device that someone who knows someone who knows someone that can get one kinda thing
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All those amazing carvings produced for National Trust properties, Forestry Commission woodlands, parks, gardens and...anywhere else, does anyone sign or mark their carvings giving a unique touch and recognition or produce cards etc to show who carved the masterpieces in situ Are carvings more 'Banksy' or recognised by the carver for visitors to the piece
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Thanks Flames, Im up the M42 nr Tamworth. Ill sure keep you in mind over the winter as i progress through looking into a wood lathe. At the moment carving seems to be keeping me busy so as and when i get some time ill definitely be giving you a shout :-) Thanks guys
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hmmmm interesting but not sure in its set up. Looks like you have to modify the bar to attach the device. My wish list contains a Harricane, although mods do have to be made it seems more versatile.
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Many Thanks guys, iv certainly picked up a huge amount of advice. More than i thought id get. The more i read on the more excited i get but i must force myself to look into it instead of spending the cash in a rush. Thanks all, your advice is great and ill sure be taking all of it!! :-)
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Welcome Goodpig! No.1 Is having the balls start carving and just go it im going for it! To be fair its a real good start. Has two ears and two arms, so you didnt slip and chop them off. :-) Its all practice so keep going and you will see improvements through every carve you do. Hope to see more of your carves :-)
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Thanks Ian. Iv also heard there are wood auctions around the country that sell various tropical timber spp that are great for turning. Is this something the woodturners are familiar with?
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Cheers bikewoo...also didnt know of the NEC show so ill look into that..:-)
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Found some clubs etc...my research cont.
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Thanks guys, how do i go about looking for a local club etc....is there a directory etc?
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Some very impressive carvings there! Great different types to, they are amazing ideas
