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  1. gobbypunk
    Hi same as size ,price etc could you deliver to dorset Cheers Mark
  2. gobbypunk
    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
  3. gobbypunk
    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
  4. gobbypunk
    Oh forgot to say FREE BEER is always good after a day carving
  5. gobbypunk
    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
  6. gobbypunk
    THANKS GUYS for all your nice comments I have just finished a castle tower will post pics tomorrow to knackerd now Cheers Mark
  7. gobbypunk
    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
  8. gobbypunk
    Thanks for your nice comments Cheers Guys Mark
  9. gobbypunk
    Thanks ,yes they were well chuffed it took ages to do all the pages with a dremal Cheers Mark
  10. gobbypunk
    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.
  11. gobbypunk
    I bet that frostner bit takes some holding on to if you are using a hand drill nice work
  12. gobbypunk
    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
  13. gobbypunk
    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
  14. gobbypunk
    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
  15. gobbypunk
    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
  16. gobbypunk
    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
  17. gobbypunk
    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
  18. gobbypunk
    hi guys how much do you think i should offer the scrap man do you think i shuold start at scrap price i have no idea how much a saw that looks like the one pictured should be worth looking forward to your thaughts cheers mark
  19. gobbypunk
    Hi guys how much would one of those be worth there is one down by me that looks just like it the old boy in the yard died and the local scrap man baught the whole yard all timber he just logged up before I got there but the saw is still there but when I asked about it was told bottom bearing would need doing are the bearings available what should I offer him for it looking forward to your thaughts Cheers Mark
  20. gobbypunk
    Why not try bib n brace they would stop chip from getting down your bollox Cheers Mark
  21. gobbypunk
    Hi the same as the other guys I W Wallace (craft insurance 01202 919359) about £7 a month I never pay to go to a show and at most i have stock for sale I tend to do carvings that are quite stright forward as people like to see it finnished and there are always a load of people wanting to chat I use an old tarp for a ground sheet it is easier to sweep than rake the mess up after .Good Luck with your show Cheers Mark
  22. gobbypunk
    Very nice work I like the way he looks like he is having a stretch after spotting a hobbit mabee some glass eyes would look cool when the sun catches him I have been wanting to post some pics but crap with computers I must work it out Cheers Mark
  23. gobbypunk
    only one thing wrong how are us welsh boys going to shag it good job cheers Mark
  24. gobbypunk
    I'm very impressed with how organised, clean and tidy your work benches are!
  25. gobbypunk
    Hi For holding the log still I use a heavy log with a few slots and shelfs cut into it to allow me to use a ratchet strap to strap the work to the log I call it my carving block but when I get round to it I want to get a motorcycle lift quite alot of other carvers use them as they can be jacked up and down quite far have a look on ebay I think they are about 150quid or so hope this helps I have a workshop/yard in shaftesbury everybodys welcome we also have stained glass and welding/metal craft going on open invite come and visit or check out (firebrand artisians on facebook) Cheers Mark

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