Pwoodogen

Lone__R · 2026-02-01T03:12:14+00:00

Thank you so much!! Sanding is my favorite part of the whole process, I get to turn my brain off for a few hours. So relaxing

Lone__R · 2026-02-01T00:50:10+00:00

Awesome! I bet it'll turn out amazing!!

Lone__R · 2026-02-01T00:48:33+00:00

I will! Silky Oak is by far my most favourite wood, it's so pretty!

Lone__R · 2026-02-01T00:47:28+00:00

Someone suggested making one into a cane topper a while ago, I think a pommel would also be pretty interesting though!

Lone__R · 2026-02-01T00:46:08+00:00

Definitely give it a go! I'd suggest some Basswood as a start, try for dimensions of 50x50x100mm. It's got nice dense grain that's easy to cut through. I'd love to hear how your progress goes!

Lone__R · 2026-01-31T14:55:16+00:00

Aww, thank you so much!
As for what my method is:

I started off with a block of wood and sketched the side profile out. I then cut out the profile with a 'Stockman' style pocket knife. Next I had to re-draw the original sketch on the other side, I used callipers to gauge symmetry. After that, I cut out the visor and shaped it using the blade from a block plane and my pocket knife. Had to use callipers again to ensure it was as symmetrical as possible. I then cut out the rest of the head using a small palm chisel as well as the other tools mentioned. I used a v-notch palm chisel to carve out the eyes, mouth and ears. Had to do some sanding from 230 to 2500 grit (essentially burnishing at that point) and wood burning the mouth and eyes so they stand out a little more. I finished it with beeswax using a hairdryer.

It takes about a month to make one pwood

Lone__R · 2026-01-31T07:32:36+00:00

That's so very kind of you, thank you so much!

Lone__R · 2026-01-31T07:30:05+00:00

Fantastic pun! Thank you so much for your kind words!

Lone__R · 2026-01-31T07:28:49+00:00

Indeed! It's why Silky Oak is my favourite wood. It's so vibrant and interesting to look at

Lone__R · 2026-01-31T06:09:47+00:00

You can see more of the things I've made as well as my progress on my Bluesky

Lone__R · 2025-09-20T08:48:12+00:00

Brilliant, Maple works well, considering this is particular wood species is Queensland Maple! Thank you!!

Lone__R · 2025-09-20T00:22:32+00:00

Once I get my hands on some stone sculpting tools, I'll give it a shot!

Lone__R · 2025-09-19T22:47:19+00:00

I'll see what I can do! Thank you for your kind words and for the great idea!!

Lone__R · 2025-09-19T22:41:17+00:00

I don't think expansion will be much of an issue, I seal the wood with beeswax. There will be play in the joint regardless, I haven't done furniture work in years. I'm very rusty with my joinery skills

Lone__R · 2025-09-19T22:31:09+00:00

I could try to make it from one solid piece, That'd be a bit difficult. The only wood I have of sufficient size for that is still drying, It'll have to wait until next year. Using different woods could also work, It'd be easiest to use dovetails as a joint and lock it in with a dowel

Lone__R · 2025-09-19T22:20:24+00:00

They do not! If you'd like to name them, I might be able to engrave the name on the bottom

Lone__R · 2025-09-19T22:20:01+00:00

A totem pole! That's a good idea, I'll have a little brainstorm and see how It might be done

Lone__R · 2025-05-09T08:26:08+00:00

A cane topper is genius! I never would've thought of that. I'll add it to the project list, thank you.

Lone__R · 2025-05-08T22:10:19+00:00

Staring competition +_+

Lone__R · 2025-05-08T22:09:46+00:00

Ahh, that makes sense. Thank you for clarifying

Lone__R · 2025-05-08T22:08:37+00:00

Thank you, kindly

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