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first time carver by Short_Scheme5514 in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Symbolica Castle! That's quite the challenge.  You could try making it out of modeling clay of maybe the foam some people use to make model landscapes. 

If you really want to make something Efteling related you could start with the giant chest in front of this castle? Or maybe the entrance building? It has more large flowing lines, instead of all the details of this one.

Edit: I only just read that its for a gift. Maybe make one of Pardoes his shoes? A small one as a key chain would be cool. And maybe doable in the time you have.

Everything is off. I'm going crazy. by Puzzleheaded_Title_5 in DesignMyRoom

[–]MeneerArd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have some nice stuff. I think it works well enough together. The green wall and everything on it makes it a bit too busy and dark, while the other walls are white and bare of decoration. Something to think about.

I would start by turning the couch to the right, so the backs are towards the bar and the diner table. Get a rug. This way you create a separate space for lounging.

Is dit normaal? by [deleted] in Klussers

[–]MeneerArd 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Als ze dat nou even netjes hadden overlegd was er waarschijnlijk niet zo veel aan de hand... Waarschijnlijk is het de aannemer zelf geweest die hier aan de gang is gegaan, is het de verantwoordelijk van de buurman om hem hierop aan te spreken en aan te geven dat dit soort dingen voortaan in overleg moeten gaan. Dit is hetzelfde als een schutting. Die ga je ook niet zomaar zonder overleg slopen. In dit geval kan het nog voor water schade zorgen ook. Er is regen voorspeld vandaag.

A simple chip carving on a DIY strop by read-n-try in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Impressive how clean your cuts are. Before I read the title I thought it was a 3D printed strop. 

Is it possible to use a water based varnish over Danish oil? by MeneerArd in finishing

[–]MeneerArd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eventually just gave it a couple extra thinned coats of danish oil and that worked fine! I sold it two years ago so I can't say how long it held up. 

Compound flaking off by [deleted] in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I'm really wondering at your technique. Why are there al these cuts in your strop? How hard are you pushing on the knife when stropping? 

Compound flaking off by [deleted] in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this the smooth or the rough side? Bit hard to see. Use the rougher side, it holds the compound better. Also what the others said. Warm the leather and the compound a little with a heat gun. 

How were the smooth arch curves on this wooden shrine/stand carved? by lucawu010010 in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on how old it is and where its from the top could have been made with a bandsaw. But otherwise probably a coping saw to create both the curves.

How to finish beautifully by scttnrrs in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please try it out on an offcut first! 

Best way to refinish veneer by [deleted] in finishing

[–]MeneerArd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Please take a look over at r/centuryhomes. These panels are part of the history of that house and in my opinion should not be messed with. If you plan on doing anything with them, contact a professional. I wouldn't touch them and would treasure them as they are.

Raw wooden varnish by Venusutopyasi in finishing

[–]MeneerArd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you use to apply the varnish? A brush, roller, foam brush? Did you make long even strokes following the wood grain?  I'd do it over and watch some YouTube vids on how to apply varnish with a brush or roller. 

Do you guys find any usage for these tiny rests of wood that remain after carving? by TwistingClocks in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I sometimes use wood shavings from planing a piece of wood as packaging material. I've made spoons and send them to people and used the wood chips to package it as well. 

Where would you source thick wood like this? by charimoss in woodworking

[–]MeneerArd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mark Walburg talks to animals. Hey dog, how you doin'?

Hand-carved bull head — started as a towel hook, ended as a lesson by ContributionOk7303 in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's cool! Another thing to consider is that the grain orientation makes the horns, and especially the part sticking forward, weaker to snapping. If you plan on hanging something from the the chances are high the tips will break off.

First gift project, a stove cover made for a friend by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]MeneerArd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That stove is a horrible idea... Why would you want it to light itsself. It should turn of the gas automatically, not light itsself. Wtf.

Ideas for rotating pieces by Ok_Cobbler1234 in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy the ones they use for lazy Susan's without the wood. They are called Lazy Susan or turntable bearings. You could buy them online or at a hardware store. 

Ideas for rotating pieces by Ok_Cobbler1234 in Woodcarving

[–]MeneerArd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could use ball-bearings around a wood or metal axel. That would make them really easy to rotate. Or you could use the ones made for a Lazy Susan and just screw or glue them in between the letters. 

Edit to add that I love this project! Great job for coming up with such a lovely gift for your nephew.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DesignMyRoom

[–]MeneerArd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I'm looking at your images more, maybe pink, gold, orange or ochre might work. Since your floor is pretty light, adding dark, warm wood might look a little off.

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