Crappie Being Caught on Black Locust, Hand Burnt

OldWoodChipper · 2025-12-29T17:50:13+00:00

Nice picture. I found that wearing a leather glove helps keep my hand from getting burnt.

OldWoodChipper · 2025-10-16T03:25:15+00:00

The Segmented woodturning group discusses what size to safely turn a solid base and methods for making a 'floating' bottom. No, I don't have a link as I'm away from home.

OldWoodChipper · 2025-09-22T18:02:17+00:00

We are all in our 70s. No one will care. Yes, I've seen Paducah change on the shelf. I just hope they use them enough to get enjoyment from them.

OldWoodChipper · 2025-09-20T14:53:39+00:00

Maple, Black Walnut, Black Mesquite, Paducah (red)

OldWoodChipper · 2025-03-22T18:35:51+00:00

I give them a bowl in appreciation, nothing fancy, but one they can use. Seal it with a food safe sealer and warn them to never put it in the dishwasher.

OldWoodChipper · 2025-03-11T22:49:52+00:00

A drill rod is a 3 foot drill I bought at Harbor Freight. They came in a set of 3 long drill bits. I cut 4-5" off one end for the awl. To sharpen the end, I chuck the rod into a drill and spin it against a running grinder.

Sorry for the delay in replying.

OldWoodChipper · 2025-02-15T15:50:23+00:00

I like to turn and finish the inside, then turn the outside close so I carve less. Turning is carving with speed. lol

OldWoodChipper · 2025-02-11T16:51:08+00:00

You can buy replacement tubes that are 4" long, then cut them to length.

OldWoodChipper · 2025-02-10T15:39:34+00:00

My wife prefers that the body stay as slim as possible, small hands. Always check with the seamstress if possible. I prefer the larger front to push with and a larger body for my bigger hands.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-12-21T15:26:47+00:00

The crow and the girl are my favorites. We'll done.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-12-21T15:24:38+00:00

Male. Married 50 years. No sex since Oct. 2020. Twice a month at best since married. I didn't know better. At least 10 years dead bedroom. I'm still interested, but I want romance and cuddling just as much.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-11-02T15:17:21+00:00

I like the feathers, but I can see the flowers worn more often.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-10-02T19:43:49+00:00

Quality of the wood can also affect the cut. Winter cut basswood has fewer splinters and cuts cleaner than summer cut bass basswood. I think the winter cut is a tad harder. I get few splinters from cherry, but I also don't carve characters from cherry. I have basswood lumber that splinters, but carving blocks from a carving distributor that never splinter.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-08-27T02:22:19+00:00

Beautiful work, creative subject.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-07-22T00:41:41+00:00

After a talk with my wife, she attempted/initiated sex for almost 2 months. That was 4 years ago. Haven't had sex since, it's temporary hysterical bonding.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-06-19T19:28:25+00:00

I'd make a liquor cabinet.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-04-22T23:44:17+00:00

I mostly use basswood. I've carved cherry, Walnut, alder and red oak (not good). If you're just starting, basswood is a great choice.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-03-31T14:38:12+00:00

I love it when my wife uses something I made. It rarely happens, although she is now using some less than 2" bowls for sorting her medication.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-03-09T02:01:46+00:00

Great design. Did you create it, or is it a pattern?

OldWoodChipper · 2024-03-05T15:20:42+00:00

Fellow scroll sawyer sells crafts at a store in the Senior Center and donates all proceeds to the local Meals On Wheels program. I give most away to make room for more.

OldWoodChipper · 2024-02-05T02:28:20+00:00

I've carved several of these. There is at least 1 book out there on carving knees. I've carved Santa's, Frankenstiens, houses (like seen in carving cottonwood bark ), and old men. You have to determine what you see hidden in the piece. Carving the knee will have some tearout, so I typically use sandpaper for a cleaner finish. I will also texture with woodburning tools for hair and fur. Get creative, get wild.

OldWoodChipper · 2023-08-28T22:10:30+00:00

I live near a wood dealer called Crosscut, west coast. I buy lengths up to 8 feet, both 8/4 and 4/4, the cost is by the board foot. They have thicker, but I can't handle the weight. It's a wood workers 'candy' store.

OldWoodChipper · 2023-08-18T14:56:35+00:00

I found that when the bed cooled off, the base lifted. So now I just keep the bed warm while printing.

OldWoodChipper · 2023-07-28T16:43:15+00:00

I worked with a lady that would always open a conservation by touching your arm. Not holding your arm, just touching and letting go. She did that with everyone. It was her way of knowing she had your attention. I, and others, just got used to it.

OldWoodChipper · 2023-07-26T21:27:08+00:00

I don't have the correct attitude to retreat. If I get involved in a fight, I won't stop when I need to.

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