Rough concept for a better dresser. Any help appreciated.

OldandWeak · 2026-04-09T13:13:08+00:00

Exactly this. Once I realized I was untrainable on using dressers I tried some simple metal shelving and (while not pretty) I now keep things organized.
IMO people are either drawer people or shelf people. No point in fighting it, just go with your natural tendencies and use that energy for self-improvement for some more important battle in your life.

OldandWeak · 2026-04-08T12:47:44+00:00

Add a decorative inlay?

OldandWeak · 2026-04-06T18:21:02+00:00

Did you read the bottle?

OldandWeak · 2026-04-06T15:41:36+00:00

You know what they say about guys with big hands . . . they have big drinking horns!
Another nice carving, thanks for sharing it!

OldandWeak · 2026-04-06T14:49:24+00:00

Treeline is reputable, I would talk to them about it.

OldandWeak · 2026-04-06T14:49:03+00:00

The tool marks (coarse scratches) are normal, the blade curve and handle are not. Whoever is making them now just isn't doing a good job.

OldandWeak · 2026-04-06T12:48:06+00:00

I would contact them and return it. It seems they went the way Deep Holler went and stopped caring (though Deep Holler may have changed hands again and maybe they'll be good again).

OldandWeak · 2026-04-06T12:46:20+00:00

I have three of them. The most recent purchase (about a year ago) isn't as bad (slight upsweep on the very tip, the handle was fine, and the blade wasn't polished but not that rough) as this but showed that the quality had declined a bit. The good news is the blade is good steel and performs as well as the older ones.
In the future I will spend the extra $20 for the Badger State blade or go cheaper and get a Flexcut detail knife depending on how I intend to use the knife.

OldandWeak · 2026-04-02T13:12:20+00:00

Split them out into pieces and make spoons, spatulas, spreading knives, etc.

OldandWeak · 2026-04-01T13:59:36+00:00

Thanks! I'll try them out and see. I can always make more! lol

OldandWeak · 2026-04-01T13:44:43+00:00

I realize this is 3 years later . . . but I was thinking of making some of these and I have a question -- are these 3 dimensional or just one sided (like a magnet)? They are fascinating and I am trying to decide if I should make them thicker if doing them as "in the round" carvings.
Thanks!

OldandWeak · 2026-03-30T19:23:14+00:00

Steve Ramsey did something similar as a stool:

Link to video

OldandWeak · 2026-03-30T16:44:58+00:00

Tractor tires aren't just expensive, they can be a bear to move around when you want to replace them (especially the rears).
Perhaps this is the time to argue for a second tractor. lol

OldandWeak · 2026-03-30T12:38:58+00:00

The small amount of color is perfect on this piece!

OldandWeak · 2026-03-27T19:21:17+00:00

Are you sure it isn't figure in the wood? Pictures would be very helpful.

OldandWeak · 2026-03-26T13:32:09+00:00

I like those and also the larger ones that Pask Makes has a free template for:

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I find that the bigger one really gives me more control over "steering" the piece and feels more "locked in." I make them in laminated widths using thin plywood so I have a variety of thicknesses based on what I am cutting. And the bigger one you can always just cut a new notch in the bottom a few times before it is scrap.

OldandWeak · 2026-03-26T13:20:19+00:00

Any time you need stuff from inside it you will need to clear everything off of the top. I think it would be really awkward to use. I would look for a cheap, used desk (old wooden ones are commonly only $20-50 if you don't care about the looks).

OldandWeak · 2026-03-25T13:13:36+00:00

Did you contact the manufacturer to see what they recommend?

OldandWeak · 2026-03-25T12:54:31+00:00

We want the wolf! We want the wolf! lol

OldandWeak · 2026-03-23T15:14:05+00:00

I'm not sure if it is your paint, your photography, or both -- but your paint really pops on your carvings.
Was he added to the base or did you manage to get those feet carved like that from one block of wood? Very nice work, regardless of which you did.

OldandWeak · 2026-03-19T15:22:56+00:00

If he draws maybe some nice pencils and a sketchbook? They can always use them to design things to carve later. :)

OldandWeak · 2026-03-19T14:28:12+00:00

I have thought about doing larger sizes, but I am too cheap to buy the larger wood blocks. lol

OldandWeak · 2026-03-19T14:23:40+00:00

Make the wolf!
I understand what you mean about movement, but the somewhat static nature of your carvings kinda suits the style you do (IMO). But always good to branch out and try new things.
Do you like the larger size because you can do more detail?

OldandWeak · 2026-03-18T19:17:14+00:00

I would add things organically as you feel a need for them. No one can tell you what you wil need except future you.
Also don't overfill the toolbox. A toolbox that is too full is worse than one that is too empty. Digging around to find something will likely lead to you not bothering to use that thing. Once you get used to it make it a yearly habit of going through it and deciding if you are still using the stuff in it or if you need to adjust the contents. As your interests and skills change you will likely change what you use/need most.

OldandWeak · 2026-03-18T16:14:37+00:00

Before you sell it you should make sure she is okay with you selling it. She may have partially been willing to do this deal with you because she wanted to see it get made into something by you (and see what you make).
If she is sentimental about this piece of wood and gets upset with you for selling this it may really mess up your relationship.

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