gobbypunk
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Thanks Steve (still waiting for measurements for your frame) Cheers Mark
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Thanks Marc I can do it one handed standing on my head with my eyes closed these days just ask the girlfriend
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Hi Fitzer I also know what you mean numb fingers as well going to try A V gloves Today
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Yes the studs are metal Cheers Mark
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Hi alex how wide is the widest you have in the monkey puzzle I would like some nice wide boards 2"thick to make some tables I am in dorset so not to far to come and get it P M with a price if you would Cheers Mark
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Nice one quite big I like big carvings /big trucks Big is good just ask my girlfriend
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Hi woodwizard yes i did use a dremel but as for what bit I used I picked up a pack of bits from lidl a while back and just used one of them I have 2 proper router bits but I did not like them for lettering Cheers Mark
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Some photos of my latest project, just completed. Hope you like it.
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Hi same as size ,price etc could you deliver to dorset Cheers Mark
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Hi I have never done this but from other things I have done if it purely decrotive I would increase so bottom thickness is about 50mm so if any big cracks do appear then I dought very much that you would see the steel thats my thaughts other people may differ hope this is some help cheers mark
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HI what sort of size and how many do you want I am in Shaftesbury Dorset P M me I have a few buts hanging about been down 2 1/2 - 3yrs no silica I am looking for spalted beech could always do a swap if you have some Cheers Mark
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Oh forgot to say FREE BEER is always good after a day carving
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Hi hedgesparrow We have chatted before about me coming along to your event and I would still be interested as for costs some shows pay us carvers but most dont they let us have a stall selling carvings we have in stock ,but hey getting paid is always good P M with more details etc Cheers Mark
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THANKS GUYS for all your nice comments I have just finished a castle tower will post pics tomorrow to knackerd now Cheers Mark
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I like his face looks quite like the one on that T V ad ,I think I prefer working on large pices or stumps nice and solid I hate it when working on small stuff espicially when it moves about sometimes you just cant seem to get to ratchet strap tight ,nice work Cheers Mark
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Thanks for your nice comments Cheers Guys Mark
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Thanks ,yes they were well chuffed it took ages to do all the pages with a dremal Cheers Mark
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Finally got round to posting some pic's - or more accurately got my girlfriend to do it for me! This is a piece I did to commemorate 50th anniversary for Cranborne Middle School.
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I bet that frostner bit takes some holding on to if you are using a hand drill nice work
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you could try bullbarrow timber but they are in dorset about 1 1/2 hr drive phone number is 01258 817617 interesting project what stops them from cracking would be good to see some pics good luck Cheers Mark
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Hi Dervish I love the tower I like the way you have kept the contours of the tree going round I plan to do the same but mine will have crenalations on the top how long did tit take mine is 7/8 ft tall and I hope to get it done this week weather allowing I will work out how to put up pics so you can see my effort nice work dervish Cheers Mark
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Hi dervish cant seem to find pics of tower I used to mix petrol with the oil when on the side of the road drys quick
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Hi dervish some pics would be good ,some cracks would help add age to the stone work how long did it take you did you detail windows and a door ,cant they use a ladder to oil it Cheers Mark
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Hi guys I have seen some people put cuts down the back of a piece of work to help stop it cracking I have never done this as none of my work so fay would allow for it however I have a castle tower to do next week its about 8ft tall and it is going to sit in a corner of a garden I intend to have a drainage hole so the crenelations can drain as the back of the tower will not be seen do you think a couple of cuts down the back would be a good idea I will work out how to put up pictures so you all can have a look ,I look forward to your views cheers Mark
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Yeh nice first carving and welcome to the forum what part of the country are you in I have a yard in dorset and welcome anyone who wants to come down for the day and make some sawdust cheers Mark
