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Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 15, 2012, 10:32:34 PM
I was on Amazon, cruising the Vic SAKs. One of the 'You might like' items at the bottom was a The Little Book of Whittling (http://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Whittling-Chris-Lubkemann/dp/1565232747/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334520098&sr=8-1), by Ernest Lubkemann. ($10) I skimmed the excerpts and found that the author uses a Tinker. The projects in this book are practical items. His other book is full of decorative roosters and such.

I thought maybe some other folks here would be ready to take it to the next level. We could do it together and use this thread to log our progress, and share photos.

I also ordered a Hiker (http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Hiker-Red/dp/B00006HOO7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334520377&sr=8-1) just for the job. $21. I thought the saw would come in handy, not only for harvesting the wood, but maybe also certain roughing-out cuts. Lots of whittlers use a band saw for this, which is ideal. But using the SAK for the whole project would be more pure or something.

The Vic Pocket Pal might also be ideal, along with the Recruit. (as was mentioned in other threads)

While I'm waiting for that to arrive, I have an old, beat-up Tinker I'll start with. Any SAK you have that you want to use is of course cool.

The cool thing about SAKs is that they are inexpensive enough to buy and not worry about "ruining" it to re-shape the blade. The author of the aforementioned book, for example, recommends filing the small blade into a Wharnecliffe shape. Another mod that might be good would be to re-shape the can opener to grind off the screwdriver tip and make a push-cutting blade. Or if a Wenger is used, sharpen up the can opener to be a pull-cutting blade. (and maybe the bottle opener to be a push-cutting blade/chisel?)

Other items that may come in handy:
Other useful links:
Anyone else want to take up a hobby with his/her SAK?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: nuphoria on April 15, 2012, 10:59:20 PM
Already guilty of this :)

I'm not very good at it, but I've made a few walking sticks whilst sitting around outside in the summer.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 15, 2012, 11:02:07 PM
Already guilty of this :)

I'm not very good at it, but I've made a few walking sticks whilst sitting around outside in the summer.

Hey great, the second member. (or maybe the 0th?)

Care to post any pix to get folks motivated?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: nuphoria on April 15, 2012, 11:07:38 PM
Well, no pics of my sticks around, but here's the SAK I made to do it with!

The Carver:

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3402/3487291270_d15e0707df_z.jpg?zz=1)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3575/3486475913_2decd094ff_z.jpg?zz=1)

There's a very old thread somewhere about it, but it was basically a salvaged and resharpened small blade, a sharpened chisel and a few other basic tools I find useful for wood bothering :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on April 15, 2012, 11:11:44 PM
Count me in!
Four days ago I received the Little Book and now I m bugged from the corkscrew on my tinker since it s much worst than the philips, so I m ready to order a Hiker as well!

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 12:20:08 AM
Count me in!
Four days ago I received the Little Book and now I m bugged from the corkscrew on my tinker since it s much worst than the philips, so I m ready to order a Hiker as well!

Judging from some of the comments in the threads I linked, it seems like the Recruit is a good choice, if you can go without the saw. It has no back tools, just smooth, flush springs. I have an Economy Series Recruit from the mid-80s.

No one mentioned the Pocket Pal, but that would have the same advantage, but no option to adapt other tools for whittling. I may order a Recruit too, since they're only $10 or so. :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: LooseNut on April 16, 2012, 12:39:15 AM
Great idea, i had thought about taking this up before but never tried.

This youtube video is what put me thinking of it before.
It's of a man carving a net needle with almost all the tools on a standard Vic farmer:

"www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts0dfN3t0nY"

(Mods; if I shouldnt be posting links please let me know and I'll remove, cheers)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on April 16, 2012, 12:43:41 AM
I might have to give the egg a try and see if it interest me. I used to whittle sticks into sharp points as a child as well as just playing around a bit with whittling wood. I would love to give it a try as now and see if anything comes of it. The "ball in a box" piece or the "wood chains" would be extremely cool to make.  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on April 16, 2012, 12:55:01 AM
Wood Ambassador (scissors left uncut) carved with SAK.  The green ComTek a separate project entire.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kirk13 on April 16, 2012, 01:14:40 AM
I;ve started doing a bit of whittling too,but I'm using a Rough Rider Whittler to do it
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2012, 01:15:24 AM
Great idea, i had thought about taking this up before but never tried.

This youtube video is what put me thinking of it before.
It's of a man carving a net needle with almost all the tools on a standard Vic farmer:

"www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts0dfN3t0nY"

(Mods; if I shouldnt be posting links please let me know and I'll remove, cheers)
not a problem at all. :tu:  Though the big lesson from the vid is; try not to saw the top of your thumb. :D

I've done a few pieces from the little book and, like Nuphoria, made my own SAK for the purpose.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF2226.jpg)
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF2394.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Syph007 on April 16, 2012, 01:29:02 AM
Building a SAK whittler is on my todo list, but I really want to include a crook knife preferably stainless to match the SAK stainless blades.  I haven't found one yet to use for the mod and my skills aren't there yet to make and heat treat my own, but one day it'll happen.  I need the hook shaped blade to do bowls/spoons unless there is another technique for that?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: LooseNut on April 16, 2012, 01:59:43 AM
Great idea, i had thought about taking this up before but never tried.

This youtube video is what put me thinking of it before.
It's of a man carving a net needle with almost all the tools on a standard Vic farmer:

"www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts0dfN3t0nY"

(Mods; if I shouldnt be posting links please let me know and I'll remove, cheers)
not a problem at all. :tu:  Though the big lesson from the vid is; try not to saw the top of your thumb. :D

I've done a few pieces from the little book and, like Nuphoria, made my own SAK for the purpose.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF2226.jpg)
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF2394.jpg)

Gareth, sound for that.
By the way is that a Hiker in the pic with the blade layer and keyring removed?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 03:11:13 AM
Great idea, i had thought about taking this up before but never tried.

This youtube video is what put me thinking of it before.


I think that video was in one of the other threads. It is really neat, how a SAK can be a "multi-modal whittler." These are things that would be impossible to do with only blades, right? Or at least a lot more time-consuming.

On the other hand, if we use blades other than just side cutting, it becomes more like carving than whittling. Or half way between the two, right? SAKs don't have gouges or anything, but chisels are available.

So we will have more capability than a traditional whittling pocket knife, but without going so far as to use specialized carving tools. This is going to be fun.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 03:12:17 AM
Wood Ambassador (scissors left uncut) carved with SAK.  The green ComTek a separate project entire.

Very nice work on both of them!  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 03:14:36 AM
I;ve started doing a bit of whittling too,but I'm using a Rough Rider Whittler to do it

You're fired.

Seriously though, why handicap yourself with a traditional whittling knife? Maybe you can at least give a SAK a try?

Otherwise, I vote that we can accept your work, but we will just feel a little pity that you are choosing to handicap yourself in this way.

(now that I've said that, you'll probably display some really outstanding work that none of us can keep up with, hehehe)

I've only ever whittled points and blades on sticks as a kid too.

I think my first project is going to be the spreader/spatula to get to the bottom of mayo jars better.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 03:16:17 AM
I've done a few pieces from the little book and, like Nuphoria, made my own SAK for the purpose.

Very nice work Gareth. I'm not sure my first ones will come out that nice, but it won't be for lack of effort!

Nice job on the mod too. I bet you were tempted to replace the Phillips with a chisel too...
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 03:21:48 AM
I need the hook shaped blade to do bowls/spoons unless there is another technique for that?

No, you don't need a hook or gouge. There's a technique to it. You kind of start in with diagonal cuts. I think the author recommends roughing it out, then putting some sandpaper on the end of another stick to smooth it out.

Take a look at Amazon's free reading sample of the first book I linked; it is in there. (or at least my sample's was. I don't know if they show everyone the same sample pages)

This is the difference between whittling and carving: With whittling, one only uses a regular knife. They usually seem to have short, straight edges coming to a point. Usually Wharnecliffe shape. We therefore have to work a little harder to accomplish the same thing a carver could accomplish with his specialized tools.

Maybe this will turn out to be a "gateway" drug for some of us?

On one hand, whittling gives some pride that we can accomplish something with such a humble tool. On the other hand, it is also a handicap, as digging material out is a lot slower this way.

Even so, some whittlers start by cutting a blank with a bandsaw, to save a lot of that roughing work. I've watched a few whittling videos on YouTube now, and with a sharp knife and the right kind of wood. (softish, with tight grain, e.g. Basswood) it goes AMAZINGLY quickly.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 03:26:22 AM
Gareth, sound for that.
By the way is that a Hiker in the pic with the blade layer and keyring removed?

I'm not Gareth, but you're right. Gareth gave the details in one of the previous whittling threads I linked on Pg. 1.

****

I went for a walk in the woods today, looking for stock with my (new) Soldier on my hip. I found and harvested some specimens. (all deadfall and small trees the park district had cut down to keep the wood chip trail clear)

With any luck, I'll get started tomorrow on a 3-minute owl or 5-minute wizard. I'm sure either of them will take me a heck of a lot longer than that, though. I'm no Michaelangelo...
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 03:44:13 AM
Not to get off topic and back on SAKs again, but mightn't this little guy turn out to be a real over-achiever here, despite the small grip size?

Minichamp II, image courtesy of SAKWiki
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=106)

Now here, we've already got the right size blade(s), and one of them is a Wharnecliffe.

We've got the "orange peeler" which would also have it's uses in whittling.

The "cuticle pusher" already has a bit of a dished shape to it, to follow the curves of a fingernail. I figure that guy could be sharpened up and made into a gouge.

The pen could be used to draw the patterns on the workpiece.

Not sure about the rest of it. But I think there's potential there.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on April 16, 2012, 08:09:52 AM
I've used a modified MFV blade to carve spoon bowls...sharpened further up around the tip to the centerline.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 09:24:17 AM
I've used a modified MFV blade to carve spoon bowls...sharpened further up around the tip to the centerline.

What's MFV?

Good tip. I bet lots of us have SAKs (that we inherited of course) with broken-off tips that would be perfect for this.

That's a nice-looking spoon. I hope my first one turns out that well...
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thisjk38 on April 16, 2012, 09:46:09 AM
I a very interested in starting to whittle. Can anyone describe or share a link of how to mod the small blade into a Wharnecliffe. Will I be shortening it for the new shape? What is the advantage of the Wharnecliffe over the sheeps foot blade found on my electrician?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 12:52:44 PM
I a very interested in starting to whittle. Can anyone describe or share a link of how to mod the small blade into a Wharnecliffe. Will I be shortening it for the new shape?

If you go to the link to the book in my first post, then click "Look Inside" you can read the pages in the book where he says how and why to change that blade into a Wharnecliffe shape.


Quote
What is the advantage of the Wharnecliffe over the sheeps foot blade found on my electrician?

The Wharnecliffe's sharper point will probably make it easier to cut around corners and in tight spots. The sheepsfoot might do OK though. I'd certainly try that out before grinding it down, as a Wharnecliffe blade is not as tough. If you're going to file or grind a blade down, I wouldn't do the Electrician's.

Basically, all you're going to do is to file it mostly flat on the cutting edge; remove the belly. Then, touch up the spine of the blade a bit until it comes to a sharp tip.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 12:56:14 PM
Project #1:

I'm going to do the spreader, which Gareth has shown us his fine example of on Reply #10 on Pg. 1. That seems like a good staring point, because it is most similar to the sticks I whittled as a kid. With that one, we could probably even do it without the book.

Project #2:
Next, I'm going to try Will's 3 minute owl:
http://whittlingwithwill.blogspot.com/2011/05/three-minute-owl.html (http://whittlingwithwill.blogspot.com/2011/05/three-minute-owl.html)

How about you all? Are you going to join me or do you have something else in mind?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on April 16, 2012, 05:04:38 PM
I've used a modified MFV blade to carve spoon bowls...sharpened further up around the tip to the centerline.

What's MFV?

My First Victorinox
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Styerman on April 16, 2012, 06:03:53 PM
I do it a bit , usually use my Handyman . Results aren't all that great , but sometimes quite functional .

Chris
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 82brutus on April 16, 2012, 07:56:01 PM
Count me in.  I typically use a hiker or tinker for whittling or woodcarving if I just pick something up randomly or want to carry something in my pocket.

I do have another homemade detail blade and some scandis that I use for roughing just because of hand comfort. 
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thisjk38 on April 16, 2012, 09:24:08 PM
I a very interested in starting to whittle. Can anyone describe or share a link of how to mod the small blade into a Wharnecliffe. Will I be shortening it for the new shape?

If you go to the link to the book in my first post, then click "Look Inside" you can read the pages in the book where he says how and why to change that blade into a Wharnecliffe shape.


Quote
What is the advantage of the Wharnecliffe over the sheeps foot blade found on my electrician?

The Wharnecliffe's sharper point will probably make it easier to cut around corners and in tight spots. The sheepsfoot might do OK though. I'd certainly try that out before grinding it down, as a Wharnecliffe blade is not as tough. If you're going to file or grind a blade down, I wouldn't do the Electrician's.

Basically, all you're going to do is to file it mostly flat on the cutting edge; remove the belly. Then, touch up the spine of the blade a bit until it comes to a sharp tip.

I looked through the book but couldn't find anything. Is there a page number?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 11:08:22 PM
I looked through the book but couldn't find anything. Is there a page number?

It wasn't the book I thought. It is on Pg. 2 of Whittling Twigs and Branches (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1565232364/ref=rdr_ext_sb_ti_hist_2), which is available in the free sample.

Sorry for the bad reference.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Pignut71 on April 16, 2012, 11:17:19 PM
Well, I saw this last night and thought I would start a spoon when I finished work tonight.

Got in, cooked the kids their tea, gave my super tinker a couple of swipes on the sharpmaker and then popped outside to commence work. All going well, then.......my super tinker bit me......and I'm still bleeding now  :oops:

I'm not giving up though so count me in!

ATB, Jon.
Title: Getting Started
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 11:21:59 PM
Yesterday, I started off by going branch hunting.

I don't have my Hiker yet, so I brought my Soldier with me. Before breaking out the saw, I check the fallen limbs to make sure they're not too rotten.

This one turned out to be not good:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/90824089.jpg)


This one passed the test, so out came the saw:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/b7fe1037.jpg)


Today, I started in earnest. I beveled the wrong end of this. I need to keep the straight-ish part for the blade of the spreader. So I consider this a clean slate, as that will all be whittled away anyhow. :)
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/a143a9f4.jpg)


With lots of rough-cutting, the large blade on my Tinker came in handy. Too bad I did some "amateur welding" on it when I cut into a live cable, or this would have been easier:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/1dc81c00.jpg)


After working for at least a solid hour, I started to get two blisters: one at the top of my palm by the pinky, and another one just above the first knuckle of the index finger. A Recruit will almost certainly be the better whittling knife than the Tinker, due to the back springs being flush with the liners on that one. Anyway, this will have to do for today:

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/b88a3de2.jpg)


I was home with the kid today. Tomorrow, I'm going to pack this in my bag and take it to work. If it isn't terrible outside, I'll whittle during lunch. Maybe I'll get the blade done?

The Hiker and book are due to arrive tonight. I love Amazon Prime and their included 2-day shipping!

I also ordered a Recruit and the twigs and branches whittling book today.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 16, 2012, 11:25:35 PM
...All going well, then.......my super tinker bit me......and I'm still bleeding now  :oops:

I'm not giving up though so count me in!

Yikes, sorry to hear that, Jon.

A tip in one of the books is to wear a glove in the hand that holds the workpiece, and at least wrap the thumb of the carving hand in some duct tape. First layer goes inside out, so you don't end up with the tape glue on your thumb. Next layer goes sticky side down.

Well better luck tomorrow.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: jerseydevil on April 17, 2012, 12:36:15 AM
I've been reading this thread, which I really shouldn't have.  All of you are evil  :twak: !  :D  I just ordered the book from Amazon, and the local Target has Recruits in stock.  Another excuse for a new SAK......
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 17, 2012, 12:51:05 AM
I've been reading this thread, which I really shouldn't have.  All of you are evil  :twak: !  :D  I just ordered the book from Amazon, and the local Target has Recruits in stock.  Another excuse for a new SAK......

Well, I for one think it is a good excuse. Finally, we are doing something that will yield more than another SAK for the collection, right?

I just got the book, the Hiker, and a +B Yeoman moments ago. Gee, it is going to be hard to cut into this Hiker. It has that new SAK feel. No scratches, no friction, just mint and shiny...

I may wait until I receive the Recruit before I start re-purposing the Hiker.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gustophersmob on April 17, 2012, 03:06:36 AM
I don't have any pics of any of my balsa whittling done with my recruit, but I have a few of my first whittling foray.

I call it the pseudo-spoon, which was made entirely with the BHK patch-knife shown.

After that I switched to using the SAK and mainly made (poorly  ::)) little animals out of balsa.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 17, 2012, 03:52:11 AM
I call it the pseudo-spoon, which was made entirely with the BHK patch-knife shown.

Very cool. What is BHK, and why is it called a 'patch-knife?'



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After that I switched to using the SAK and mainly made (poorly  ::)) little animals out of balsa.

Well, show them! I don't know about anyone else, but I need to see someone else's poorly made stuff, or I'm going to think I'm the only one who makes things poorly.  :rant:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Syph007 on April 17, 2012, 03:56:35 AM
This thread just reminded me I always wanted to carve the chain out of a hunk of wood, where the links are connected and free moving, all from one piece of wood.  My grandparents had a long one hanging in their cabin, I always wanted to figure out how to make one.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gustophersmob on April 17, 2012, 04:09:41 AM
BHK stands for blind horse knives, a custom knife company based out of Ohio. I met Dan, one of the guys who runs it at a gun show once, he was a really nice guy. I think that style of blade was originally used to cut cloth patches for muskets, hence the name, but I could be mistaken. I'll try ro get some more whittling pics up tomorrow.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 17, 2012, 04:17:18 AM
So, my wife got home from work and saw my in-progress spreader.

She also saw the book, and Chris' spreader.

Then, she told me: "Honey, I think you might be using the wrong kind of wood, because yours looks really chunky."  :-\

Of course, my only defense was: "Did you see the SIZE of his spreader? That would NEVER reach to the bottom of the mayo jar! Just wait...."  :-[
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thisjk38 on April 17, 2012, 12:04:43 PM
I looked through the book but couldn't find anything. Is there a page number?

It wasn't the book I thought. It is on Pg. 2 of Whittling Twigs and Branches (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1565232364/ref=rdr_ext_sb_ti_hist_2), which is available in the free sample.

Sorry for the bad reference.

Ok thanks for the link, really helps a lot, I get the idea now.

Does anyone think the pruning blase on a Pioneer Harvester Knife might be a good candidate to be turned in to a wharnecliiffe blade? I can not  tell if the whole edge curves or not. If it doesn't then just the tip would need to be flattened out, and the back then reshaped. I only ask because I would love to have the saw, and awl on my whittling sak withought any tools on the backside to worry about.
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 17, 2012, 02:18:18 PM
Thisjk38: I think it would work well. But it'd be a bit of a shame to take the file to a collectible knife. (I don't think those are produced any more, right?)

Also, the grid pattern on the Alox might get abrasive to your hand after a while. Especially when you're in the material removal phase of a project.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thisjk38 on April 17, 2012, 02:39:27 PM
Thisjk38: I think it would work well. But it'd be a bit of a shame to take the file to a collectible knife. (I don't think those are produced any more, right?)

Also, the grid pattern on the Alox might get abrasive to your hand after a while. Especially when you're in the material removal phase of a project.

Its 25 on Amazon, so I guess it still is. I've been carrying around my electrician and using it quite a bit and don't feel the texture as a problem. Then again I haven't used it more than a few minutes at a time. What do others think? Is a the alox to rough to whittling with?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gustophersmob on April 17, 2012, 03:05:24 PM
Vic makes an electrician plus with the small sheepsfoot blade and a saw. Probably easier than trying to reshape the pruning blade
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on April 17, 2012, 05:16:12 PM
Personally, I don't consider the electrician blade a good option for carving...although it could be used. I has the single-sided grind like a gardener...unlike the pruning blade which has a thinner symmetrical grind like a pen blade.

You won't be able to "wharnecliffe" the pruning blade because the nail nick is too close to the end. There's not enough room to taper the spine down into a point. The best you'd be able to do is straighten the edge into a psuedo sheepsfoot.

The checkering on alox scales is not very aggressive. I don't experience problems with extended handling.
Title: Re: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 82brutus on April 17, 2012, 06:07:55 PM
...All going well, then.......my super tinker bit me......and I'm still bleeding now  :oops:

I'm not giving up though so count me in!

Yikes, sorry to hear that, Jon.

A tip in one of the books is to wear a glove in the hand that holds the workpiece, and at least wrap the thumb of the carving hand in some duct tape. First layer goes inside out, so you don't end up with the tape glue on your thumb. Next layer goes sticky side down.

Well better luck tomorrow.

I definitely agree with the glove and thumb guard.  The glove will only protect against slicing, not stab wounds.  Rotokid has some if you need them. 

The thumb guard on the knife hand actually protects you more from nerve damage from pressing down rather than cuts towards yourself.

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Title: Re: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 82brutus on April 17, 2012, 06:10:40 PM
This thread just reminded me I always wanted to carve the chain out of a hunk of wood, where the links are connected and free moving, all from one piece of wood.  My grandparents had a long one hanging in their cabin, I always wanted to figure out how to make one.

It's tricky but not near as tricky as the ball in the box.  I did a three link chain I'll try and post a pic when I get home.

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on April 17, 2012, 08:19:25 PM
An old project -
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on April 17, 2012, 09:45:59 PM
What kind of wood is best for beginners?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Pignut71 on April 17, 2012, 09:50:05 PM
I reckon something like pine is pretty good as its nice and soft.

Regards, Jon.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 82brutus on April 17, 2012, 10:05:23 PM
What kind of wood is best for beginners?

I'd go with basswood.  It has a very nice fine, even grain and it's soft.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on April 17, 2012, 10:31:38 PM
I am currenty whittling with the small blade (unmodified) on the Spartan and i want to have a woodsaw and get rid of the corkscrew bugging :P
So I am between a hiker and a harvester (have a soft spot for the alox SAKs) do you think that I will be able to get the pruning blade modded as easily as the small blade?
Which of the 2 do you think is the best choice?

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 17, 2012, 11:27:32 PM
I am currenty whittling with the small blade (unmodified) on the Spartan and i want to have a woodsaw and get rid of the corkscrew bugging :P

You could add the eyeglass screwdriver to the corkscrew, and that would probably alleviate the comfort issues with the corkscrew to some extent.


Quote from: volbu
So I am between a hiker and a harvester (have a soft spot for the alox SAKs) do you think that I will be able to get the pruning blade modded as easily as the small blade?
Yes.


Quote from: volbu
Which of the 2 do you think is the best choice?
(edited) That's a tough call. The Harvester has the smooth backsprings, which is a real plus, and the inline awl, which is better. But I feel like the more textured scales may rub your hand raw during the stock removal periods of whittling.

Get the Harvester, and wear gloves when you're doing the stock removal. ;)

Or get a Recruit, and forget the awl. Or grind one of the openers into an inline awl. :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 17, 2012, 11:33:08 PM
I reckon something like pine is pretty good as its nice and soft.

One has to watch out for sap/pitch with pine, also knots.

I know from woodworking, the problem with pine is that I can select a piece that looks clear, and only after cutting into it do I find out there's a pocket of sap. It's bad enough to find that after table-sawing it, and having to clean it off each of the teeth after it burns on. But to spend hours whittling, then finding a hole in the middle of the workpiece that makes completion impossible....  :rant:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gustophersmob on April 18, 2012, 12:49:38 AM
Personally, I don't consider the electrician blade a good option for carving...although it could be used. I has the single-sided grind like a gardener...unlike the pruning blade which has a thinner symmetrical grind like a pen blade.

You won't be able to "wharnecliffe" the pruning blade because the nail nick is too close to the end. There's not enough room to taper the spine down into a point. The best you'd be able to do is straighten the edge into a psuedo sheepsfoot.

The checkering on alox scales is not very aggressive. I don't experience problems with extended handling.

Ahh, I'd forgotten that the electrician's blade had a chisel grind.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 18, 2012, 10:30:46 PM
Almost done with the spreader.

Here's where I whittled yesterday during lunch at work:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/6b1c9c99.jpg)


I got the Recruit in the mail today. It is indeed more comfortable than the Hiker or Tinker, on account of the smooth back and scales.

I dremeled the small blade into a Wharnecliffe shape, and spent probably 2 hours sharpening it again. First, I used one of those carbide "V" sharpeners to remove some metal fast and get it resembling an edge again. Then, I used the coarse diamond stones on my Sharpmaker and ground it at 30 degrees. It's not that durable, I could see where the edge was bent over just from whittling on Whew, that was a lot of work.

I decided to get a little tricky with the can opener. I ground off the screwdriver tip, then ground the 1/4 circle nice and sharp. Then, I figured: "I will cut off the can opener hook and grind the bottom sharp too, to use as a draw knife, like the orange peeler on the MiniChamp."

Little did I know that the blade stops closing by indexing on that can opener hook. So when I closed the newly-modded can opener, it went clear into the knife handle and tools would need to be used to get it out now. Not only that, but the bottle opener goes too far in now too. So don't do that, if you decide to get tricky and re-purpose the can-opener.

Looks good so far, right?
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/193c3919.jpg)


Wrong. :(

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/9e9a6f1d.jpg)


So this knife is pretty much ruined for anything but whittling now. I'm glad they're only twenty bones.

The spreader's done now, except for the final sanding. Nevertheless, I had to give it a "field test" to spread mayo and mustard on some open face crisp bread sandwiches:

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/82df6831.jpg)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/5bd2f2cf.jpg)


Just got another Tinker and a Sportsman in the mail. The Tinker replaces the one I did some "amateur welding" on the blade years ago.

The Sportsman, I'll talk about in the "What's your latest SAK" thread.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Corso on April 19, 2012, 12:21:27 AM
Neat spreader!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 19, 2012, 02:22:40 AM
Ooops... a thread on here or on SOSAK mentions that issue of the opener dropping into to the scale like that.  If I remember correctly there is a way to avoid it on the Recruit or one of the knives, but not on the majority of models. 
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thisjk38 on April 19, 2012, 10:28:28 PM
Hey Smaug do you have a pic of how your smelly blade came out?
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 19, 2012, 10:50:07 PM
Hey Smaug do you have a pic of how your smelly blade came out?

Other than those above, no. I'll take another one once I sand it.

I started the poker today. I'm going to try using that for mixed drinks. We'll see if it lends a little "flavor" from soaking in alcohol, hehehe.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 20, 2012, 04:31:38 AM
Here are some pix of the completed "Kukri Spreader."
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 20, 2012, 04:32:53 AM
Here's the progress so far on the poker. (drink stirrer)

I screwed up the rooster head on one end. So I started again on the other end. I figure the bad rooster will be whittled off anyway ;)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on April 20, 2012, 04:40:23 AM
A little larger and you can call it a Spurtle :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 20, 2012, 04:51:10 AM
A little larger and you can call it a Spurtle :D

 ???
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on April 20, 2012, 05:01:46 AM
A Scottish implement used for torturing oatmeal  :D - Images (http://www.google.com/search?q=spurtle&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=MNGQT9m3AoKViAKr3YCAAw&biw=1440&bih=757&sei=StGQT8OYAeariALvrvT_Ag)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 21, 2012, 09:47:37 PM
I finished up the stirrer just now. It started out as a poker from the book, but then I realized I have no need for a poker. So I changed it into a stirrer for the rum 'n cokes that Kate and I like to drink to unwind at the end of the day.

I started this one with the Hiker. Finished it just now with the Recruit.

The Recruit is certainly more comfortable, but the Hiker, with it's saw, is more versatile. The awl isn't of much use so far. The one time I tried to use it to drill out a stump of a branch, it split the branch.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GigaHz on April 21, 2012, 10:13:51 PM
Cool a rooster.
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gcconspiracy on April 22, 2012, 02:21:02 AM
Awesome thread! I have been whittling with a modified Tinker for the past few months, and have had a blast! Here's a picture of a couple projects done 100% with the Tinker (the owl was done this afternoon after seeing the pattern on this thread!), along with a picture of the modified small blade on my tinker.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Sags on April 22, 2012, 06:49:52 AM
I've worked at Scout Camps for 9 summers in total, and at camp I would always be whittling something.  Always with a SAK.

I've done balls and chains, balls in cages, lots of spoons, forks, sporks and foons, I did a different decorative walking stick/staff every year, one with a ball in a cage on top of the staff.

Good times, sadly I never do any whittling here in the real world.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 22, 2012, 07:22:14 AM
I've worked at Scout Camps for 9 summers in total, and at camp I would always be whittling something.  Always with a SAK.

I've done balls and chains, balls in cages, lots of spoons, forks, sporks and foons, I did a different decorative walking stick/staff every year, one with a ball in a cage on top of the staff.

Good times, sadly I never do any whittling here in the real world.

It sounds like you've done enough at scout camps to make up for it. Chains and balls in cages seem like a ton of work.

Maybe I can talk you into easing back into it here with a simple project. Just start something. :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 22, 2012, 07:24:20 AM
Awesome thread! I have been whittling with a modified Tinker for the past few months, and have had a blast! Here's a picture of a couple projects done 100% with the Tinker (the owl was done this afternoon after seeing the pattern on this thread!), along with a picture of the modified small blade on my tinker.

Lookin' good, gcconspiracy! What's the wood? It looks like Douglas Fir to me. A good choice. Straighter and less knotty and sappy than pine, but still soft enough to not be frustrating.
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gcconspiracy on April 22, 2012, 07:44:35 AM
Lookin' good, gcconspiracy! What's the wood? It looks like Douglas Fir to me. A good choice. Straighter and less knotty and sappy than pine, but still soft enough to not be frustrating.

Not sure what the wood is... I just pick up scraps from the "free" pile at the local lumber yard! These two pieces came from an old 2x2. For all I know it could be Doug fir!
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thisjk38 on April 25, 2012, 11:41:23 AM
So did I do this right?
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 25, 2012, 01:57:18 PM
Looks right to me.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 27, 2012, 02:30:10 PM
Finished the fork the other day. Looks tiny, but works well. I think I'll do a spoon next.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/2ae2be4a.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on April 30, 2012, 08:03:43 AM
I have been really wanting to try my hand at whittling, but have been busy lately and it just slipped my mind. I think I might make a wood run tomorrow.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 30, 2012, 12:21:58 PM
I made a wood run yesterday, during a walk through the forest preserve with my mom and baby. They have cleared the saplings at the edge of the trail, so there's some nice, relatively green wood just ripe for the taking. (green wood whittles better. Dried sugar maple or birch, for instance, are murder to whittle. But green is actually really nice!)

I've got a wide enough piece to make the spoon now.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on April 30, 2012, 07:53:49 PM
My problem is I am not very experienced when it comes to identifying trees which would be good wood for whittling.  :think:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: jerseydevil on April 30, 2012, 08:21:01 PM
My problem is I am not very experienced when it comes to identifying trees which would be good wood for whittling.  :think:

You just need the right tutorial:
Monty Python The Larch sketch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug8nHaelWtc#)

 :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on April 30, 2012, 08:39:18 PM
Now i'm ready. lol
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on April 30, 2012, 09:24:06 PM
My problem is I am not very experienced when it comes to identifying trees which would be good wood for whittling.

Avoid pine and oak. Just about anything else is good. Green is easier. If there aren't recently-cut branches on the ground for you to just pick up somewhere, trim one off that is in the way anyhow and use that. (like reaching toward your house, or overhanging a sidewalk too low, etc.)

I got my latest batch of branches in the forest preserve yesterday; they had cut all the saplings back from the pea gravel trail, and just threw them into the woods. So off I went with my Hiker, saw deployed and ready for action.

Consider buying the book I recommended on Page 1: "The Little Book of Whittling." It is well worth the $10, and the author dedicates a few pages to species and where to find the wood. He also gives step-by-step instructions on how to whittle each of the projects I've done so far. (spreader, fork, poker) Check out the free preview on Amazon, and you'll get a good taste of it.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on April 30, 2012, 10:38:36 PM
Thank you for the great info Smaug. I definitely need to get my head in some books and do some studying. I actually wen't to a craft store today and picked up some wood specifically for whittling. I am in the process of my first real whittling project and am loving it so far. I am using a VIC Spartan for the first go as it had a large blade and small blade which turns out is working well. I will keep everyone updated.  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Bill.H on May 04, 2012, 07:46:53 PM
My problem is I am not very experienced when it comes to identifying trees which would be good wood for whittling.  :think:
Try this. (http://forestry.about.com/od/treeidentification/tp/tree_key_id_start.htm) I like maple, green is soft and it gets very hard and strong as it dries.

It's a shame you guys don't live close, I am constantly burning maple saplings and small branches just to get rid of them. They grow like weeds here. Then again, if you lived near me (Maine) you wouldn't need mine  :-\

For those who don't have a ready supply of local wood: if you search Amazon for basswood, there's a lot of selections.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Syph007 on May 04, 2012, 07:49:51 PM
Ok, Im off work sick today, so maybe I can give whittling a shot.  I found a chunk of basswood I had saved.  Im going to try doing that chain one, not practical for anything, but it looks neat to say you make a chain from a single piece of wood I think. 
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gcconspiracy on May 04, 2012, 09:17:29 PM
I whittled this eagle's head last night with my Tinker. It is out of some sort of bark I found on the beach, and I really did very little to it, mostly just worked with the natural shape of the piece.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on May 04, 2012, 09:58:13 PM
Very nice work, gcconspiracy. That makes me think of what Michaelangelo said about seeing shapes in the marble, just wanting to be released.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 04, 2012, 11:23:45 PM
Well I have been doing a bit  of whittling over the last few days. I was going to do the egg shape to hone my whittling skills, but half way through I decided (more or less) that a wooden ball would work out as well. I am just about done, it just needs some fine tuning and its done. I have pictures of the progress and will post it here when I finish it.  :tu:
Title: Re: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 82brutus on May 04, 2012, 11:48:07 PM
I whittled this eagle's head last night with my Tinker. It is out of some sort of bark I found on the beach, and I really did very little to it, mostly just worked with the natural shape of the piece.

Nice work!!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Donald on May 08, 2012, 12:28:14 AM
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/5025/whittlinglubkemannbooksbt0.jpg)

(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/25/reshapingyourpocketknifwd7.jpg)

I modified a Tinker as suggested and used it to carve a whistle. I still wonder if I should have just stuck with a Pioneer Settler. ;)

(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2299/woodenwhittledwhistle40pm3.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on May 08, 2012, 02:41:32 AM
Nice work Donald! Does the whistle work?

I don't know about you, but I think that first book of his SUCKS! Nothing but goddamn branch chickens.

I'm so glad he wrote the second one.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Donald on May 08, 2012, 03:35:35 AM
Yes, the whistle works. When it dried the gap changed and I had to adjust it. I took that picture some time ago and always thought of it when I saw this thread. Since I found it, I finally added it. I still wonder if he knew of the Pioneer Settler, unfortunately retired if that has not changed.

(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/9836/img3217victorinoxsettle.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Bill.H on May 09, 2012, 10:55:38 PM
I still wonder if he knew of the Pioneer Settler
Wouldn't the Tinker be more comfortable to use for a long period? The more-rounded edges and especially the extra thickness might make a big difference.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on May 10, 2012, 12:43:55 AM
Wouldn't the Tinker be more comfortable to use for a long period? The more-rounded edges and especially the extra thickness might make a big difference.

I think it would be close. The Tinker has the smoother scales, but the Pioneer Settler has the smooth back of the knife; the springs are flush with the liners, and there are no lumpy tools back there to get in the way.

So far, the Recruit is the best I've tried by a pretty big margin, as it combines the advantages of the two aforementioned knives.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: sergemaster on May 10, 2012, 01:32:14 AM
Amici,
From my experience being in the field conducting some serious whittling, the Wenger Evo series is by far a superior fit and feel when in the hand, and resharpens quickly evan after the most heavy use.

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 10, 2012, 10:29:50 PM
I just received the harvester it feels great in the hand and also the pruning blade seems very nice I ll keep it for a while and see if i m gonna mod it to wharncliffe
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 13, 2012, 10:59:23 PM
Alright I forgot pictures of the Egg/Ball I was working on, but here is the Ball in a Cage in progress.



(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/RANDOM/DSC02891.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/RANDOM/DSC02887.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/RANDOM/DSC02888.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/RANDOM/DSC02889.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/RANDOM/DSC02890.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/RANDOM/DSC02893.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on May 14, 2012, 06:22:19 AM
Looking good Cap'n! It reminds me that I need to get going again on my spoon.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: sergemaster on May 14, 2012, 08:11:31 AM
Amici,
Pretty impressive, WOW!

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Gareth on May 14, 2012, 07:07:20 PM
I'm looking forward to some more 'in progress' shots Cap, very cool. 8)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 14, 2012, 10:07:45 PM
Here are my projects till now the knife is not fully done since the wood is not dry enough i am waiting for it.

And my reshaped spartan blade that was done today, plus my harvester which is great for whittling even with the original pruning blade!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 14, 2012, 10:08:23 PM
Sorry for the horrible photo its taken with my phone :(
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on May 14, 2012, 11:22:02 PM
Very nice work, Volbu. There's nothing wrong with the photo for illustrative purposes. I hope my spoon comes out that nicely.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 14, 2012, 11:26:45 PM
thanks now i realize i didnt give my rooster the appropriate exposure :P :P
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Gareth on May 14, 2012, 11:43:56 PM
that is indeed a very good looking spoon. :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 14, 2012, 11:50:01 PM
thanks!!!
its really smooth indeed!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gcconspiracy on May 15, 2012, 06:33:11 PM
Okay, here's a quick thought. I currently have a Tinker with a modified small blade for whittling, but I am wondering if this would not be a better option for EDC so I always have a whittling blade on me http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U (http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U)

I realize that it might not be as comfortable as the Tinker due to the thinner body, but I am looking for a minimalist knife to keep with me at all times. I'll still have the Tinker at home, and always have my LM Wave on me, so I don't need the extra tools. Come to think of it, the only thing I'd really miss would be the tweezers and toothpick (darn, I hadn't thought of that! I really like having that toothpick around!).

Any other options similar (but possibly with tootpick)?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MirrorEdge on May 15, 2012, 06:52:11 PM
Okay, here's a quick thought. I currently have a Tinker with a modified small blade for whittling, but I am wondering if this would not be a better option for EDC so I always have a whittling blade on me http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U (http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U)

I realize that it might not be as comfortable as the Tinker due to the thinner body, but I am looking for a minimalist knife to keep with me at all times. I'll still have the Tinker at home, and always have my LM Wave on me, so I don't need the extra tools. Come to think of it, the only thing I'd really miss would be the tweezers and toothpick (darn, I hadn't thought of that! I really like having that toothpick around!).

Any other options similar (but possibly with tootpick)?
Victorinox ricruit
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Steinar on May 15, 2012, 07:48:33 PM
The Secretary is very thin, I use mine only when I have to pretend I'm civilized. My Pocket Pal knives see much more use, simply because I think they're more comfortable in the hand. (Secretary is only 5 mm thick, vs 9 mm for the Pocket Pal.)
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gcconspiracy on May 16, 2012, 03:48:17 AM
The Secretary is very thin, I use mine only when I have to pretend I'm civilized. My Pocket Pal knives see much more use, simply because I think they're more comfortable in the hand. (Secretary is only 5 mm thick, vs 9 mm for the Pocket Pal.)

I had looked at the pocket pal, and it is a viable option for sure. To be completely honest, the main reason I was drawn to the secretary is that it is an alox knife and I've never had an alox SAK... Oh well, I'll have to see if I can compare the two in person. Thanks for sharing your experience, it really helps.
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gcconspiracy on May 16, 2012, 03:51:52 AM
Okay, here's a quick thought. I currently have a Tinker with a modified small blade for whittling, but I am wondering if this would not be a better option for EDC so I always have a whittling blade on me http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U (http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U)

I realize that it might not be as comfortable as the Tinker due to the thinner body, but I am looking for a minimalist knife to keep with me at all times. I'll still have the Tinker at home, and always have my LM Wave on me, so I don't need the extra tools. Come to think of it, the only thing I'd really miss would be the tweezers and toothpick (darn, I hadn't thought of that! I really like having that toothpick around!).

Any other options similar (but possibly with tootpick)?
Victorinox ricruit

I had looked at the recruit, but am not sure if I would gain much going from a tinker to a recruit... They are both 2 layer celidors. Would going from a 91mm knife to an 84mm knife make a real noticeable difference?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Steinar on May 16, 2012, 10:53:58 AM
I had looked at the recruit, but am not sure if I would gain much going from a tinker to a recruit... They are both 2 layer celidors. Would going from a 91mm knife to an 84mm knife make a real noticeable difference?

The difference is quite noticeable, IMHO, but it's not worlds apart either. Another, slightly harder to obtain option would be the Vic Bantam II (http://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Bantam+II). Again, too thin for my tastes, but the alox Bantam has a lot of fans.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on May 16, 2012, 12:33:43 PM
Gccomspiracy: you should read the rest of the thread. A lot has already been said on the recruit.

I think the best choices are the Hiker and Recruit, with Pocket Pal probably tying with the Recruit. The Hiker is nice because if you're carrying that, you can also harvest any branches you encounter throughout the day, and have the tools of the Tinker as well. The Pocket Pal and Recruit are more comfortable due to the smooth, flush back springs.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gcconspiracy on May 16, 2012, 05:30:05 PM
Gccomspiracy: you should read the rest of the thread. A lot has already been said on the recruit.

My apologies, I thought I had read the entire thread, but somehow missed the recruit info. I just re-read the recruit posts, thanks.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Waterlander on May 22, 2012, 09:34:11 PM
In general,

Remove the key ring if it has any.
Reprofile the edge to a thin convex, and mirror polish (!).
Most likely you will get cut and blisters, so buy some bandaids  ::)

Just my 2 cents.

Happy whittling, SAKs are great!
Frank


 
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Waterlander on May 22, 2012, 09:47:05 PM
Just a quick older job, but pics are always nice  :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 22, 2012, 09:57:50 PM
Impressive photo!
What exactly is the SAK we are looking at ? ;)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Waterlander on May 22, 2012, 10:13:36 PM
Impressive photo!
What exactly is the SAK we are looking at ? ;)

It's an alox frankensak with mak.ebony scales, nothing special really but a nice cutter
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 22, 2012, 10:21:52 PM
Very nice looking whittler 8)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 22, 2012, 11:09:40 PM
My Ball in a Cage is coming along. Very slowly as I have not been working on it to much, but I got some whittling in today.  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: M.TEX on May 24, 2012, 03:12:54 AM
well after I stoped at this Thread I said to myself....I will give a try again...
I say again because I did in the past and couldn't finish my project...maybe because
I was trying something to complex for a beginer...
So , what knife should I use ? look in the box and notice an old Pioneer...
the large blade wasn't to confortable and I said I will try "OTHER KNIFE "
this time I got and VERY OLD REMINGTON R333 BONE EQUAL END .
the large blade have seen better days but after a touch up , was cutting fine...
So the last 2 days I have finished 2 EGGS...YES thats right eggs. looks like easy
but for someone that is looking for a FIRST TRY on whittling , this is a good project.
Pictures will be up some other day... Sorry for a long post WITHOUT SAK
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 24, 2012, 06:20:19 PM
OK something that hasnt even come up...

What would be the best Wenger whittler?? Anyone using wenger ??

Come on lets become openminded!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Steinar on May 24, 2012, 06:58:30 PM
S111, perhaps? I guess part of the reason is most Wenger knives don't have a small blade.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Grathr on May 24, 2012, 08:29:10 PM
I got my first Wenger an Evo S111 two days ago. I have whittled a bit with it. I think it might be a decent whittling knife. The locking blade works very well. The "bowie" ( I dont know the correct name for it) shaped small blade also works very well. Compared to to my VC Hiker, wich I have also done a little whittling with, I think the Wenger is better and more comfortable to use.  The handle is however a little small in the hand, wich is not ideal when using a lot of force.
I think the thinner blades might  give the wenger an advantage when whittling.

However, I am not a very good or patient whittler... ::)
(http://www.swissarmyknights.com/images/originalphotos/511/181/9249c53ee50ea3dabbea0b5e.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: M.TEX on May 24, 2012, 09:28:19 PM
like I said try to whittle and EGG ...simple and will keep you busy....I have been doing
1 a day and it's very good way to start....
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 24, 2012, 09:45:16 PM
nice! sounds very interesting possibility!
Although I havent managed to find Wenger S111 on amazon.de or co.uk   ??
Is it available in Europe?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Grathr on May 25, 2012, 12:17:34 PM
 :rofl:
nice! sounds very interesting possibility!
Although I havent managed to find Wenger S111 on amazon.de or co.uk   ??
Is it available in Europe?

I don't know. I got mine slightly used on Ebay
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on May 25, 2012, 09:06:13 PM
I would like to mention to the whittling club members ( :P ) that the 93mm awl is just amazing for whittling projects.
When I whittled my fork i removed the in between material mostly using the awl, and also I am just no trying to make a mail stand (fence like project found in the Big book of whittle fun) and i am drilling the branches with the awl! comes out almost perfect ;) !
By the way I am using the Harvester! with no modification on the blade
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on May 26, 2012, 05:18:22 PM
I can't wait to see that, Volbu.

I haven't been doing much whittling lately. I kind of lost interest in it for the moment.

I'm going to the airgun range in the woods today, maybe an opportunity will present itself.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 82brutus on June 21, 2012, 05:42:10 AM
Anyone still whittling?

Started with the bear and son large stockman just to see if out would be comfortable.  Switched back to my hiker for a few hours.

Finished with a recruit to see if the smooth backspring would be easier on my hand.  It was, but I sure wish the recruit handle was a little longer in hand. 

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on June 21, 2012, 10:15:42 AM
Great work on the Ball in the Cage. I am still (slowly) working on mine. I have high hopes for it but i'm not sure how it will turn out. I will be sure to post pictures on my progress as it goes on.  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: clickstop on June 28, 2012, 08:49:30 AM
Hello all! I'm new to whittling, and I was looking for a good SAK that I can whittle with. I got it down to two so far: the Farmer or the Hiker. Is a second blade really necessary? Because that 93mm awl is looking pretty useful at the moment   :P
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 82brutus on June 28, 2012, 03:57:40 PM
Hello all! I'm new to whittling, and I was looking for a good SAK that I can whittle with. I got it down to two so far: the Farmer or the Hiker. Is a second blade really necessary? Because that 93mm awl is looking pretty useful at the moment   :P

My personal preference still gives the edge to the hiker.  The second blade can be reprofiled to be very useful for detail work and the cellidor handles will be much more comfortable in hand over a long period of time.  That's just me though.  You are right about the in-line awl being a useful tool in this case. 

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on June 28, 2012, 06:29:38 PM
Farmer with small pruning blade and no can opener = Harvester :D
I use it for whittling the inline awl is great indeed but the small blade is a must have (you can also reprofile the pruning blade later on)
My vote is on the harvester ;)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: clickstop on June 30, 2012, 04:09:36 AM
Wow I didnt even know about the Harvester! Looks sweet  :drool: Is there any way you can reprofile the hawkbill blade to a sheepsfoot? Or would it be better to leave it that shape?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: volbu on June 30, 2012, 01:35:33 PM
I m sure it is , the easiest and maybe more tiring being sandgrit paper. I bought a harvester with the intention to reprofile it but havent done it yet i m sceptic about it :P
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: clickstop on June 30, 2012, 10:01:01 PM
I think i might leave it the way it is, might come in handy for some package opening too  :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Steinar on June 30, 2012, 10:12:41 PM
The pruner blade is pure genius for lots of utility tasks, quickly opening plastic bags, cutting twine, etc, etc.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on June 20, 2013, 07:42:08 PM
Just whittled these in my local park - first try so I'm quite pleased. I used my Explorer, and the awl from my SI. Wish I could combine the big and small blades and the in-line awl in one model (oh, and the saw too).

(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/P6200022_zps4da844f5.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/P6200022_zps4da844f5.jpg.html)

(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/P6200025_zps776d6658.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/P6200025_zps776d6658.jpg.html)

I'm going to look up what the wood is in my tree book as it's great for carving with.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on June 20, 2013, 07:56:08 PM
Great job.  :tu: At first glance I thought they were smoking pipes.  :P I have not been whittling very much if any lately, but I swear I will finish the Ball in a Cage I have been slowly working on. I think next time I go fishing I will take it with me to work on.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Gareth on June 20, 2013, 08:16:13 PM
Yeah, looking good mate. :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Agonistes on June 25, 2013, 06:48:05 PM
here is a walking stick i made from the only branch that landed on the house during hurricane hugo, back in the eighties in charleston, sc.  i was just graduated from high school and in my freshman year of college, and i carved this whole thing with a SAK keychain knife.  i also got seven stitches from it closing on my index right finger.  i switched to xacto knives and a dremmel for much of my carving after that, but this one is pure SAK.


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/1063057_10152016065713975_857912238_n.jpg?oh=d2fa7c5816d094745632358e4e845072&oe=51CBE166&__gda__=1372333851_fe5a21f5a9e42a5575c8ac39a9ed9fe8)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/1059589_10152016065523975_680278483_n.jpg?oh=b3863910289027037914f65e657c627d&oe=51CBCEC3&__gda__=1372346046_8b7f09191c100aa69c98aa0a7ad8dc95)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/1062087_10152016063183975_1790420840_n.jpg?oh=2839d72610b37caeb0a952f5126d8551&oe=51CBEC2F&__gda__=1372358685_48719bfdc70f8344653c6e0b83f45caa)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: enki_ck on June 25, 2013, 07:24:34 PM
Excellent work on that one. :2tu: Sorry to hear about the stitches though. :oops:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Agonistes on June 25, 2013, 07:29:37 PM
thanks!  i've been tempted to 'clean' it up a hundred times, but i figure that would be wrong since it's basically my first carving project ever, and the 'purity' of the tool i used, which unfortunately i don't have anymore.

my whole life i've been tempted to whittle a chess set (preferably without stitches).  perhaps this is the motivation i need...but i also need wood.  a very good excuse to go hiking.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on June 25, 2013, 08:05:25 PM
A Chess set would be pretty cool.  :tu: Very Andy Dufresne except with wood instead of stone. Very cool if you ask me.  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 25, 2013, 10:30:55 PM
Hmm, cool, I did one a few years back, nothing really fancy but I think I did it with my recruit, while sitting out on my front porch, back when we had one. JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/DSC01934_zps8b2fd59e.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on July 15, 2015, 07:30:52 PM
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Trash%20Talking/threadnecromancyns1nf0.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Trash%20Talking/threadnecromancyns1nf0.jpg.html)


Anyone done any SAK whittling lately?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Luna Knife on July 16, 2015, 12:38:01 AM
Im whittling slingshots everyday.  I use SAKs, Opinels, Mora Knives, Stockmen

Whatever is sharp.

Im on my 4th since winter.  Its slow going as all I am using is hand tools and sandpaper
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on July 16, 2015, 04:06:45 AM
Im whittling slingshots everyday.  I use SAKs, Opinels, Mora Knives, Stockmen

Whatever is sharp.

Im on my 4th since winter.  Its slow going as all I am using is hand tools and sandpaper

Oh that sounds like an AWESOME whittling project! I'd like to see some pix and hear some tips on picking out branches to use.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Luna Knife on July 16, 2015, 05:18:08 AM
Slingshot #1 is in the first 2 pics.  It was taken from an apple tree in my backyard.  When it was a natural fork on a tree it was much much thicker.  After cutting i sealed the ends for a year with wood glue before removing bark or wood.  It prevents from drying too quickly and cracking.  It is best to carve slingshots with dry wood.  Its done today and shoots very well.

Slingshot#2 is my avitar pic. It was driftwood near a river and very dry and cracked and even rotted some in the middle of the fork.  I was going to toss it but I decided to dremel out the cracks and rotted area on the fork and refilled with 2 part epoxy and woodchips.  It sanded nice and I couldnt break it when I pulled with all my might.   It shoots fine

#3 and #4 I dont have pics of yet

I had to throw one fork because as I removed more wood, It fell apart due to being rotten.

Its a great hobby and a good excuse to have a sak with a saw when in the woods or by the river



Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Luna Knife on July 16, 2015, 05:19:21 AM
posted the same pic twice
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 16, 2015, 09:08:51 AM
Nice natural forks mate :tu:

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on July 16, 2015, 02:34:42 PM
 :tu:

What do you use for the bands? Surgical tubing, proper slingshot bands, or ??

Also, what are your targets? Just plinking around?

I'm on the lookout for natural forks now. Might have to break out the Hiker one day soon.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Luna Knife on July 16, 2015, 05:23:38 PM
:tu:

What do you use for the bands? Surgical tubing, proper slingshot bands, or ??

Also, what are your targets? Just plinking around?

I'm on the lookout for natural forks now. Might have to break out the Hiker one day soon.

Natural forks shoot better with flatbands.  This stuff is called theraband gold.  You can buy it in bulk and cut it yourself into strips. i have been buying these precut on e##y from a good seller.

Targets are plinking cans or dead branches when walking in the woods.  Or at home or at the ranch, vermin(mice, barn-rats) or small game(doves, rabbit).  Ive yet to hit a dove

I made a backstop out of an old trashcan with a rubber mat on the bottom and i fill with cardborad boxes.  I lay it sideways and hang a can or something small to shoot at that makes sound.  Right now I have an imitation china sak getting slammed with rocks and marbles.  The backstop is nice because you get to find and reuse your ammo with little effort

I llike primitave things.  It is a connection to the past.  I prefer rifles that are single shot or bolt action also.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Luna Knife on July 16, 2015, 05:26:41 PM
Nice natural forks mate :tu:

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Thanks fren.  I forgot to mention that you have to use hardwood from desidious trees.  never trees with needles like pine or fur(theyre soft)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: SAK Guy on July 16, 2015, 06:06:10 PM
My Uncle had a special kit to build these (pocketknife, small saw, manual drill. rubbers, string and leathers)...he and my Dad used their slingshots to feed their family in 1940's Oklahoma. I always had one growing up.  Still a few of my Uncle's forks around here.

Here's an unused one that my Uncle made my Dad...
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on July 16, 2015, 06:15:54 PM
I llike primitave things.  It is a connection to the past.  I prefer rifles that are single shot or bolt action also.

There are some AMAZING marksmen with slingshots. Some guys can shoot almost as well with a slingshot as with a high-end airgun. There's one guy on YouTube who posts his hunting videos where he'll knock a squirrel out of a tree at respectable distances (40m?), then have to go finish him off.

You said you've yet to hit a dove. Stationary or on the wing?

What do you use for the pouch? Bits of old leather?

How do you attach it to the slingshots?


My Uncle had a special kit to build these (pocketknife, small saw, manual drill. rubbers, string and leathers)...he and my Dad used their slingshots to feed their family in 1940's Oklahoma. I always had one growing up.  Still a few of my Uncle's forks around here.

Wow! A couple of my great uncles helped feed the family with an old shotgun, and I thought THAT was amazing. We've gotten soft over the years.

My son's at an age now where we would LOVE to go wandering with airguns or slingshots, hunting. But he's an impulsive and irresponsible 11 year-old and we live in an urban area. :( I have to forbid video games and TV to get him outdoors sometimes.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Luna Knife on July 16, 2015, 07:12:06 PM
My Uncle had a special kit to build these (pocketknife, small saw, manual drill. rubbers, string and leathers)...he and my Dad used their slingshots to feed their family in 1940's Oklahoma. I always had one growing up.  Still a few of my Uncle's forks around here.

Here's an unused one that my Uncle made my Dad...

SAK Guy, you need to finish that catapault and make some stew for the kids.  When they ask whats in it, just say "meat and veggies."

Smaug-  Shooting a live animal is really different from shooting a can on a string.  Doves never wait around for a second shot.  I wish I could shoot a flying dove out of the sky. 

The guy i buy theraband gold bands from pre ties the leather bits
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on August 16, 2015, 05:37:49 AM
Finished my first slingshot today.

I cut the fork a few weeks ago, and ordered the bands from a Hong Kong seller, which arrived last week.

Today, I cut the notches in the fork "tines" and attached the band. First, I tried tying the backs of them on with string. But the band came off about every shot that way. (The first pix show this setup)

Then, I decided to just drill holes through the tines, run the bands through, and wedge them in place with two whittled sections of branch. That seemed to work great, but I need to do some performance testing yet.

I did the whole project just with the Soldier. The whittling parts weren't easy, thanks to the serrations and the chisel grind...

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshl76l8ae.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshl76l8ae.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvnxns4p.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvnxns4p.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsuqzfghyo.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsuqzfghyo.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswk9olczv.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswk9olczv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on October 25, 2015, 05:44:29 AM
The other day, my lad used his Swisschamp to cut a fallen tree into a slingshot shape:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbphckgjb.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbphckgjb.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsojiuujit.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsojiuujit.jpg.html)

We haven't finished it yet, but the end is in sight!

We figure we'll take our slingshots and a pocketful of stones into the woods and harass the squirrels. Don't worry, they'll be perfectly safe. ;)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Luna Knife on November 06, 2015, 03:22:12 AM
its nice to see youngsters doing things i did when i was young.  Good Luck hunting
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: this_is_nascar on November 06, 2015, 12:23:58 PM
Finished my first slingshot today.

I cut the fork a few weeks ago, and ordered the bands from a Hong Kong seller, which arrived last week.

Today, I cut the notches in the fork "tines" and attached the band. First, I tried tying the backs of them on with string. But the band came off about every shot that way. (The first pix show this setup)

Then, I decided to just drill holes through the tines, run the bands through, and wedge them in place with two whittled sections of branch. That seemed to work great, but I need to do some performance testing yet.

I did the whole project just with the Soldier. The whittling parts weren't easy, thanks to the serrations and the chisel grind...

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshl76l8ae.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshl76l8ae.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvnxns4p.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvnxns4p.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsuqzfghyo.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsuqzfghyo.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswk9olczv.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswk9olczv.jpg.html)

Thank God you're not in NJ.  Possession of this is a felony offence, if caught.  Nice job.  Great to see the kids getting involved.  A great bonding experience.


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: twiliter on November 06, 2015, 07:08:58 PM
...Thank God you're not in NJ.  Possession of this is a felony offence, if caught...

A slingshot? Do they use them for grenade launchers up there or what?  :facepalm:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: this_is_nascar on November 08, 2015, 01:55:33 PM
...Thank God you're not in NJ.  Possession of this is a felony offence, if caught...

A slingshot? Do they use them for grenade launchers up there or what?  :facepalm:

It's sad, but true.


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: eamo on December 28, 2015, 06:25:35 PM
Great thread, one of my young lads was asking me about whittling/carving using his hiker and i was going to start a thread asking whats a recommended book or two. I think this thread deserves a bump instead :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Luna Knife on December 28, 2015, 06:40:44 PM
Smuag.  How does that shoot with tubular bands?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: eamo on January 01, 2016, 04:20:26 PM
ok, ordered a copy of the little book of whittling for my lads (and me :) ) - best deal i could find online was €12.97 inc shipping, which is pretty ok i think.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Steinar on January 01, 2016, 05:24:23 PM
ok, ordered a copy of the little book of whittling for my lads (and me :) ) - best deal i could find online was €12.97 inc shipping, which is pretty ok i think.

We want pictures of your projects when you start up.  :pok:  :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: eamo on January 02, 2016, 07:19:18 PM
ok, ordered a copy of the little book of whittling for my lads (and me :) ) - best deal i could find online was €12.97 inc shipping, which is pretty ok i think.

We want pictures of your projects when you start up.  :pok:  :D

yeah i ordered the book more for my lads then myself but i'll give it a try though.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: gene stoner on January 02, 2016, 08:45:57 PM
The other day, my lad used his Swisschamp to cut a fallen tree into a slingshot shape:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbphckgjb.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbphckgjb.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsojiuujit.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsojiuujit.jpg.html)

We haven't finished it yet, but the end is in sight!

We figure we'll take our slingshots and a pocketful of stones into the woods and harass the squirrels. Don't worry, they'll be perfectly safe. ;)


Good job Dad. I like the idea of doing slingshots so me and the older grandchildren may have to try this one.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on January 02, 2016, 09:02:07 PM
...Thank God you're not in NJ.  Possession of this is a felony offence, if caught...

A slingshot? Do they use them for grenade launchers up there or what?  :facepalm:

It's sad, but true.


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Very ridiculous. Every boy/girl should grow up shooting a sling shot (if they are interested). It taught me basic right vs wrong decision making as well as consequences of shooting animals with anything. Lessons children should learn young in my opinion. Not just pertaining to animals, but shooting things that will break and cause monetary damage. 

Catching a felony for a slingshot is just about the dumbest thing I have heard in a while.  :think:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on January 31, 2016, 01:14:55 AM
Smuag.  How does that shoot with tubular bands?

Pretty well, I think. The reason I say 'I think' is that I've not shot any truly round ammo out of it yet, just roundish stones at posts sticking out of the water, seagulls, etc. Haven't hit a seagull yet, as it would have to be on the first shot, and they don't stick around after the first miss. :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Smaug on January 31, 2016, 01:19:34 AM
Catching a felony for a slingshot is just about the dumbest thing I have heard in a while.  :think:

I think they do it because it is easy and cheap to cause hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of damage with a slingshot, and almost impossible to catch someone at it, so they make the penalty steep.

But I agree, it's dumb. I'd bet that if an officer caught you with one NOT doing something bad, he'd let you off on a lesser offense.

Here's a slingshot story from my youth. We were maybe 11 or 12:

A friend and I had slingshots and were shooting rocks at the wooden fence of the local pool. (it was closed) Nothing more.

A cop came by and picked us up for shooting out one of the pool lights, which happened to be broken.

The thing we didn't think to mention at the time was that the light was half full of water from rain the night before, and it hadn't rained the day we were there. So we got in a lot of trouble over nothing.  ::)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on December 25, 2016, 09:22:56 PM
I got the ideal to carve something using a Spirit...

I used the blade, awl and wood saw...along with a spoon knife. It was somewhat of an ordeal because the factory bevel is less than ideal for carving and I did not want to change it. It did stay sharp during the process with just stropping. The Spirit was surprisingly comfortable...not hot spots, a bit clumsy though being so handle heavy.

The model for the spoon was an antique Baskin-Robbins ice cream spoon I found in the back of a kitchen drawer.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Gareth on December 25, 2016, 09:39:09 PM
I'd happily eat some ice cream with that mate. :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on December 26, 2016, 12:32:26 AM
I'd happily eat some ice cream with that mate. :cheers:

 :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 26, 2016, 01:01:37 AM
I'd happily eat some ice cream with that mate. :cheers:

 :tu:

+1 That is a very nice looking spoon Spork :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on December 26, 2016, 01:50:42 AM
I'd happily eat some ice cream with that mate. :cheers:

 :tu:

+1 That is a very nice looking spoon Spork :like: :like:

Thanks. I forgot to mention that I left the back of the spoon "as carved" and only sanded the front...first time I've tried it that way and I like the results.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 26, 2016, 02:24:05 AM
We just got the little book too....can hardly wait to start! 
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 06, 2017, 10:28:49 AM
Fantastic thread! I'm eager to start whittling this year, and I have a few projects in mind already.

Have a couple questions for more experienced whittlers though -

1) Any recommendations for a good starter hook/spoon knife? I've seen a few around but keen to hear recommendations if any. Or is there another way for carving spoons using use a SAK (I have a Climber and a Hiker)

2) Anyone aware of the legality of sawing off a small branch or twig from a tree in a woodland or even from a tree on the side of the street (in the UK)? There are a few different woods I want to try out and I think I've spotted a few on local streets. Obviously I don't want to break the law or damage anything in a woodland reserve, but does anyone have any tips with this? Should you stick to fallen branches and dead wood?

Thanks!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: shibafu on January 06, 2017, 11:11:01 AM
2) Anyone aware of the legality of sawing off a small branch or twig from a tree in a woodland or even from a tree on the side of the street (in the UK)? There are a few different woods I want to try out and I think I've spotted a few on local streets. Obviously I don't want to break the law or damage anything in a woodland reserve, but does anyone have any tips with this? Should you stick to fallen branches and dead wood?

Thanks!

In the UK even fallen wood is the property of the land owner and to take it is theft.  In the countryside that will usually be either private land owners or the Forestry Commission; in urban streets likely the local council.  You might take the view that no-one is going to get too upset over someone picking up a single fallen branch.  But to cut a branch from a living tree that is owned by someone else will surely be considered criminal damage or theft.

In past centuries, we had ancient rights to gather firewood on common land, but those rights have been removed for good reason.  The decay of dead wood is an essential part of the ecosystem, and if you had millions of people hoovering it all up for their fashionable log-burning stoves it would be bad for the health of the woodland.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 06, 2017, 11:19:22 AM
In the UK even fallen wood is the property of the land owner and to take it is theft.  In the countryside that will usually be either private land owners or the Forestry Commission; in urban streets likely the local council.  You might take the view that no-one is going to get too upset over someone picking up a single fallen branch.  But to cut a branch from a living tree that is owned by someone else will surely be considered criminal damage or theft.

In past centuries, we had ancient rights to gather firewood on common land, but those rights have been removed for good reason.  The decay of dead wood is an essential part of the ecosystem, and if you had millions of people hoovering it all up for their fashionable log-burning stoves it would be bad for the health of the woodland.

Thanks so much for the reply and apologies for my ignorance. I expected it would be a criminal act to take/cut the wood, so I will avoid doing this at all costs! Thanks again.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on January 06, 2017, 11:36:58 AM
No one is going to complain if you take a stick that's already fallen - otherwise how do us ramblers get our walking sticks?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 06, 2017, 11:46:36 AM
No one is going to complain if you take a stick that's already fallen - otherwise how do us ramblers get our walking sticks?

Indeed! I am planning to start (very) small anyway, so I think I can make do with some fallen twigs for now.  :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: cody6268 on January 06, 2017, 09:20:45 PM
My main whittling knives are a Stanley Pocket Knife with the Wharncliffe blade installed, a LF&C Half Whittler, or any of my half a dozen or so carbon steel Stockmans.   Vics do get used for the job, but mostly just for the saw, or in a pinch (like when I need to make a walking stick, and all I have on me is one 91mm w/saw).
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 11, 2017, 11:11:37 AM
Has anyone had any luck making a spoon using just a SAK or similar? I have a Hiker I'm planning to use for whittling, plus a Opinel No. 7 and was wondering if there's any technique I can use to make the bowl of the spoon without buying a hook/spoon knife?

Thanks!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Steinar on January 11, 2017, 02:00:35 PM
Looks like it... http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg957476.html#msg957476

Picture of the technique: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg952670.html#msg952670
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 11, 2017, 03:41:20 PM
Looks like it... http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg957476.html#msg957476

Picture of the technique: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg952670.html#msg952670

Great, thank you!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 12, 2017, 11:05:01 AM
Looks like it... http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg957476.html#msg957476

Picture of the technique: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg952670.html#msg952670

Great, thank you!

Has anyone had any experience with using a similar rounded blade for whittling? I've seen the round-ended Opinel knives that look like they'd do the job.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 13, 2017, 01:52:13 AM
Looks like it... http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg957476.html#msg957476

Picture of the technique: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg952670.html#msg952670

Great, thank you!

Has anyone had any experience with using a similar rounded blade for whittling? I've seen the round-ended Opinel knives that look like they'd do the job.

No experience with that one but no reason it shouldn't work depending on how far the cutting edge extends. Actually you can use just about any knife...a rounded point reduces the chance of the tip gouging the wood where you don't want it to. Most of the work is done at the curve right behind the tip, a spear or drop point works best for me,

This is a Blind Horse Bushcrafter in action...

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 13, 2017, 08:16:45 PM
Looks like it... http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg957476.html#msg957476

Picture of the technique: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44929.msg952670.html#msg952670

Great, thank you!

Has anyone had any experience with using a similar rounded blade for whittling? I've seen the round-ended Opinel knives that look like they'd do the job.

No experience with that one but no reason it shouldn't work depending on how far the cutting edge extends. Actually you can use just about any knife...a rounded point reduces the chance of the tip gouging the wood where you don't want it to. Most of the work is done at the curve right behind the tip, a spear or drop point works best for me,

This is a Blind Horse Bushcrafter in action...

Thank you! Those pics are really useful haha


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Danjo on January 14, 2017, 01:00:41 AM
Start of a bear with a Pioneer
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Danjo on January 14, 2017, 08:04:30 AM
Today's progress
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Steinar on January 14, 2017, 04:04:21 PM
It's taking shape!  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 14, 2017, 04:39:57 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 14, 2017, 05:18:52 PM
Looks good! :)


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 14, 2017, 05:25:40 PM
Well, a very (VERY) humble start to whittling for me today - went for a walk with my girlfriend and thought I would just give it a go with a piece of wood I found near the beach. This is my first ever attempt at whittling anything and I ended up with (i think?!) a dog's head:

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I couldn't do too much so for now it's just a pocket pal -

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Danjo on January 14, 2017, 06:14:17 PM
Well, a very (VERY) humble start to whittling for me today - went for a walk with my girlfriend and thought I would just give it a go with a piece of wood I found near the beach. This is my first ever attempt at whittling anything and I ended up with (i think?!) a dog's head:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170114/8b4290d887afe4a6fe68a22f10d683e1.jpg)

I couldn't do too much so for now it's just a pocket pal -

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Nice!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 15, 2017, 11:06:44 PM
Tried again earlier - quite pleased but it's a bit scruffy

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 16, 2017, 01:57:30 AM
I like it!!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Danjo on January 16, 2017, 02:19:44 AM
Looks great
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on January 16, 2017, 10:42:52 AM
That's really good!  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 16, 2017, 04:34:13 PM
Thanks all! :cheers:

Still a way to go, but happy I've finally started!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: lichan on January 17, 2017, 06:34:17 PM
That's great. It looks like T14's avatar.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Marcellus on January 18, 2017, 02:02:52 AM
Tried again earlier - quite pleased but it's a bit scruffy

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170115/792a2b02b1c4418bbc6eefbbd805d421.jpg)


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Nice work on the Wood Spirit.

Good job on the facial symmetry.

I'm glad this tread has been brought back to current again.

I started whittling ( I really can't call myself a Carver yet) with a SAK and a Schrade  34OT ( carbon steel)   but have since purchased some dedicated carving knives.
The smaller, sharper carving knives are more useful in the detail work.



Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 4everYoung on January 18, 2017, 11:13:49 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170118/eb2272689f9f08912513c3bb4839d47c.jpg)

Don't laugh too hard. This is my first attempt at whittling in probably 15 yrs. just started carving and this came out.
Supposed to be an owl for my wife.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Danjo on January 19, 2017, 12:02:16 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170118/eb2272689f9f08912513c3bb4839d47c.jpg)

Don't laugh too hard. This is my first attempt at whittling in probably 15 yrs. just started carving and this came out.
Supposed to be an owl for my wife.
hey, not bad. Whittlers have to stick together 😊
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 19, 2017, 03:18:27 AM
 :like:+1. It looks good 4Ever!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 19, 2017, 10:03:34 AM
Looks great!


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on January 19, 2017, 10:44:23 AM
Looks great 4-Ezzle! Beautiful rendition of an Owl. You should be proud to gift it to your wife.  :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 4everYoung on January 19, 2017, 01:38:18 PM
:like:+1. It looks good 4Ever!
Looks great!


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Looks great 4-Ezzle! Beautiful rendition of an Owl. You should be proud to gift it to your wife.  :salute:

Thanks!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 24, 2017, 12:29:11 PM
Apologies for the silly question! Has anyone ever tried sharpening the screwdriver end of the SAK can opener? I was thinking it might make a decent gouging tool for whittling? Is this even possible? Thanks!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on January 24, 2017, 12:36:38 PM
Apologies for the silly question! Has anyone ever tried sharpening the screwdriver end of the SAK can opener? I was thinking it might make a decent gouging tool for whittling? Is this even possible? Thanks!
Yes! There's all sorts of sharpening you can do on the SAK tools. I have an 84mm Recruit that I sharpened the tools on especially for whittling. The Recruit has no back tools and so is very comfortable to use for any length of time.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/334/31687273793_be180e9938_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qh6ywM)WP_20170124_011 (https://flic.kr/p/Qh6ywM) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 24, 2017, 12:52:27 PM
Fantastic! Thanks magentus! I was considering trying it last night but thought it best to check here first.

Did you sharpen those edges on a sharpening stone or did it need something else?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on January 24, 2017, 12:55:27 PM
Fantastic! Thanks magentus! I was considering trying it last night but thought it best to check here first.

Did you sharpen those edges on a sharpening stone or did it need something else?
I just used the diamond edge of my DC4 stone to start with and finished with the finer side. SAK's are very forgiving - you could use a file to start and a stone to finish. I managed to get a razor edge on both tools, and the best bit is they will still function as intended if you're careful.

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on January 24, 2017, 02:54:55 PM
Fantastic! I will definitely be having a go at this soon. Seems just the right size for some of the detailing I want to do on future whittling projects. Thanks!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on January 24, 2017, 02:56:47 PM
No Problemo!  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on January 24, 2017, 08:40:22 PM
I found some unfinished whittling projects from a few years back. I may have to give it a go at finishing them. I also want to start a canoe and oars.  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Marcellus on January 25, 2017, 06:12:22 PM
My Whittling knives and some works in progress

(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/ary5118/IMG_0018_zpsbtwjnj7j.jpg) (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/ary5118/media/IMG_0018_zpsbtwjnj7j.jpg.html)

(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/ary5118/IMG_0020_zpsuyjhsqan.jpg) (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/ary5118/media/IMG_0020_zpsuyjhsqan.jpg.html)

Schrade 34OT (carbon steel) USA made
Vic Super Tinker w/ split ring and ring holder removed
Two Flexcut knives
Last, the longer,  fixed  blade knife, was bought off a well known auction site, handmade by seller ( Can't remember name at present)   

Plus  a Flexcut tool with multiple attachments for the handle








Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 25, 2017, 06:14:59 PM
Apologies for the silly question! Has anyone ever tried sharpening the screwdriver end of the SAK can opener? I was thinking it might make a decent gouging tool for whittling? Is this even possible? Thanks!
Yes! There's all sorts of sharpening you can do on the SAK tools. I have an 84mm Recruit that I sharpened the tools on especially for whittling. The Recruit has no back tools and so is very comfortable to use for any length of time.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/334/31687273793_be180e9938_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qh6ywM)WP_20170124_011 (https://flic.kr/p/Qh6ywM) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Interesting,
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 27, 2017, 04:11:00 AM
Slowly carving out a canoe with the Swisschamp.  I like how that big guy fits in the hand and that chisel makes short order of soft wood.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on January 27, 2017, 10:10:40 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: eamo on February 02, 2017, 08:35:46 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Danjo on February 02, 2017, 09:00:11 PM
Just playing around with a branch I picked up.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on February 02, 2017, 09:07:31 PM
I'm waiting for the wet weather to stop for a minute so I can find some dry wood!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on February 02, 2017, 09:23:44 PM
I'm waiting for the wet weather to stop for a minute so I can find some dry wood!
Is there any dry wood to find in Wales? You might try your hand at soapstone instead!
(Or maybe fruits and veggies, see e.g. Mutita EdibleArt at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-C7YqQCvJ-2EUUyH7iOStw).
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on February 02, 2017, 09:37:56 PM
I'm waiting for the wet weather to stop for a minute so I can find some dry wood!
Is there any dry wood to find in Wales? You might try your hand at soapstone instead!
(Or maybe fruits and veggies, see e.g. Mutita EdibleArt at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-C7YqQCvJ-2EUUyH7iOStw).

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170202/5d683f323f86406566ef5b184cfe18ad.png)

Maybe I should try coal whittling instead :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on February 02, 2017, 09:38:20 PM
Should have said - not my pic obviously! For illustrative purposes only haha
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 11, 2017, 05:26:16 PM
Spoon gouge mod

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S44rPlKi9C4
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on February 11, 2017, 08:31:31 PM
Spoon gouge mod

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S44rPlKi9C4
Miss! He batoned with a slipjoint! I'm telling!

Great vid  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club...I'm going to try again.
Post by: george c on February 12, 2017, 08:02:17 AM
Hi Folks,

Over the years I've tried to "whittle." Results have been so so...and, I never stuck with it. Anyway, going to give it a try again.

I've tried to whittle "Little People" and wood spirits. Enjoyed both. "Carving the Little Guys" by Keith Randich is available used. I think it's a great book and goes step by step.

Not sure what the policy is about putting links here, but just bought 20 pieces, basswood, 1x1x5 for $12.50 that includes shipping.



Best regards,

George
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Mactire404 on February 15, 2017, 01:59:48 PM
Great thread this. I think I will have a go at converting a SAK to a whittling tool.
Next time I see some battered SAK in the thriftshop I will pick one (or two) up.

Carving the Little Guys by Keith Randich looks to be a great book. He also has other books about whittling.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on February 16, 2017, 12:17:18 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170215/1dbcb7c758b5d8aa21651734017f1746.jpg)

A little mushroom/toadstool I did earlier today. Doesn't look like much but I'm pleased with it!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on February 16, 2017, 01:30:03 AM
 :like:

This makes me happy. Nice job, nice pic.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: captain spaulding on February 16, 2017, 08:16:26 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170215/1dbcb7c758b5d8aa21651734017f1746.jpg)

A little mushroom/toadstool I did earlier today. Doesn't look like much but I'm pleased with it!

Very cool.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on February 16, 2017, 09:51:12 AM
That's a cool project C-Unit  :cheers: I'm glad you whittled an non-poisonous one.   :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on February 20, 2017, 11:01:37 AM
Thanks all! I painted the little mushroom on the weekend too, quite pleased with how it turned out!

Anyone have any experience with woodcuts/wood printing? I experimented a little on the weekend and got mixed results - and apologies for off-topic discussion - i tried a little with linocuts as well and am fairly happy with how they turned out. At work at the moment but will post pics later!

With more intricate whittling designs, I'm having trouble getting good thin clean cuts, even with a variety of good, sharp knives - there seems to be always splinters and jagged edges. Is this "normal"? Would it be best to leave that stuff for sanding/filing at the very end of the project?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 20, 2017, 05:53:34 PM
Thanks all! I painted the little mushroom on the weekend too, quite pleased with how it turned out!

Anyone have any experience with woodcuts/wood printing? I experimented a little on the weekend and got mixed results - and apologies for off-topic discussion - i tried a little with linocuts as well and am fairly happy with how they turned out. At work at the moment but will post pics later!

With more intricate whittling designs, I'm having trouble getting good thin clean cuts, even with a variety of good, sharp knives - there seems to be always splinters and jagged edges. Is this "normal"? Would it be best to leave that stuff for sanding/filing at the very end of the project?

Perhaps it's the choice of wood?

https://letterpresscommons.com/wood-cut/
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Fortytwo on February 20, 2017, 06:00:30 PM
With more intricate whittling designs, I'm having trouble getting good thin clean cuts, even with a variety of good, sharp knives - there seems to be always splinters and jagged edges. Is this "normal"? Would it be best to leave that stuff for sanding/filing at the very end of the project?

I'm not entirely sure what you mean and besides I'm hardly an expert whittler but I hope I can offer some insight anyway. First of all it's the material, some woods, will never take very crisp features. This seems to be the natural state of some woods while others become like this due to exposure to the elements. Second factor I would guess on is the edge grind. To make really thin cuts you kind of want to slice of the material, so any grind style that works well for that should work fine, I prefer either a Scandi-grind or a full flat (much like you would see on a kitchen knife). Either will take a micro-bevel since I do honing on a honing steel but they will be extremely small compared to what is normally seen on production knives (you'd be hard pressed to see them with bare eyes).
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: shibafu on February 21, 2017, 12:12:27 PM
Going in the right direction relative to the grain is important too, I would think.  I'm no carver but I know when you plane a board, it will plain smoothly in one direction, but in the opposite direction you get lots of tear-out of the grain.  Imagine the wood fibres as a bundle of straws, lying in the direction of the grain lines.  If cut as though you're smoothing them down, they will cut smoothly.  If you go in the opposite direction, the blade will tend to slide between the fibres and lift them up.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on February 21, 2017, 02:02:22 PM
Thanks for the replies all. I'm doing my best to carve with the grain, but when I'm getting into more intricate sections (e.g. on the small wood spirit I carved recently, I found I was having trouble with the contours of the face), I find that trying to go with the grain can be difficult and i would end up getting splinters which ruins the finer details. I'm using basswood planks for practice and they have been fine. Maybe I just need more practice! Thanks again all.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Pattas29 on February 21, 2017, 04:12:48 PM
Has anyone ever whittled a wand? (Like of Harry Potter)

My 5 year old has just decided she loves Harry Potter and I was thinking of giving one a try.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on February 21, 2017, 04:30:26 PM
Has anyone ever whittled a wand? (Like of Harry Potter)

My 5 year old has just decided she loves Harry Potter and I was thinking of giving one a try.

The last time I tried, the wand accidentally spirited itself away, and my SAK with it.  :(
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Pattas29 on February 23, 2017, 09:55:52 AM
Then I guess you did it right  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on February 23, 2017, 11:56:34 AM
Has anyone ever whittled a wand? (Like of Harry Potter)

My 5 year old has just decided she loves Harry Potter and I was thinking of giving one a try.
Yes - my daughter whittled herself a Hermione Granger wand when she was little - it's beautiful and she still has it now at 19.

Just try and find one that is already nice and thin but strong and will fit her hand. Here's a pic of my daughters:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2317/32941838721_0fccf0257c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SbXwYz)WP_20170223_022 (https://flic.kr/p/SbXwYz) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 26, 2017, 09:17:17 PM
I cobbled together a knife from parts and did the sharpened can opener and gouge mod on the can opener. Didn't get much of a curve on the gouge because there's just not enough thickness on the can opener.

My opinion is that it's not worth altering a good knife for. I did manage to carve a spoon bowl using mostly the gouge/cap lifter...didn't care for the sharpened can opener at all, although it did serve OK as a scraper to smooth out the bowl. Carving seasoned Poplar was pretty tedious...might be better using green wood.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on March 28, 2017, 12:45:17 PM
A few days ago I whittled a spoon using my SAK Climber and an Opinel No.7, but just as I was detailing the handle it snapped in half in my hand  :rant:

Going to start again soon but trying to do it on the sly as a present for my girlfriend so finding time is difficult!

Also I wanted to ask if anyone has any experience with whittling a wood whistle/recorder (as in an instrument with pitch/tone holes)?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on April 24, 2017, 08:17:02 AM
A few days ago I whittled a spoon using my SAK Climber and an Opinel No.7, but just as I was detailing the handle it snapped in half in my hand  :rant:

Going to start again soon but trying to do it on the sly as a present for my girlfriend so finding time is difficult!

Also I wanted to ask if anyone has any experience with whittling a wood whistle/recorder (as in an instrument with pitch/tone holes)?

Armchair "expert" comment here(I have no carving experience or musical instrument making abilities), but something with pitch holes would be an ambitious undertaking to get anything to sound right. You also need a hollow tube all the way through. A fixed pitch whistle "should" be an easier undertaking
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on April 24, 2017, 10:13:05 AM
A few days ago I whittled a spoon using my SAK Climber and an Opinel No.7, but just as I was detailing the handle it snapped in half in my hand  :rant:

Going to start again soon but trying to do it on the sly as a present for my girlfriend so finding time is difficult!

Also I wanted to ask if anyone has any experience with whittling a wood whistle/recorder (as in an instrument with pitch/tone holes)?

Armchair "expert" comment here(I have no carving experience or musical instrument making abilities), but something with pitch holes would be an ambitious undertaking to get anything to sound right. You also need a hollow tube all the way through. A fixed pitch whistle "should" be an easier undertaking

Yes, I think the whistle might be a more sensible place to start :)

I made good progress with a spoon recently, until my mind wandered a little (after a couple of hours of work) and it snapped in half  :( oh well, at least it was good practice.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on April 24, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
Hopefully the next one goes well and your girlfriend appreciates the thought and work that went into making it  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: NumberThree on April 25, 2017, 02:20:11 AM
I don't know if this counts as whittling per se, but it did include a lot of whittling and was done exclusively with my Vic farmer: https://www.youtube.com/embed/z0G7ok4FJjw
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on April 25, 2017, 11:17:43 AM
I don't know if this counts as whittling per se, but it did include a lot of whittling and was done exclusively with my Vic farmer: https://www.youtube.com/embed/z0G7ok4FJjw
Fantastic! Love it.  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Mactire404 on April 25, 2017, 11:20:28 AM
I don't know if this counts as whittling per se, but it did include a lot of whittling and was done exclusively with my Vic farmer: http://www.youtube.com/embed/z0G7ok4FJjw

Wonderful!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 18, 2017, 08:05:03 PM
Had a piece of scrap wood and a spare 10min

They'd probably put this one on the clearance rack.  :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Boonies on June 18, 2017, 09:26:24 PM
Had a piece of scrap wood and a spare 10min

They'd probably put this one on the clearance rack.  :D

Me too!  This wand was carved from a magical component of an ancient shaggy juniper (i.e., dead tree limb) by a small in stature Master Craftsman (not me, I just provide the power).  The absolutely necessary smooth surface was handled by the SAK files (subdivision of the X-files).  The small nub on the side collects the Force from all over the universe and re-channels it to the wand.

Eat your heart out H & H (Hermione and Harry)...... :rofl:          :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 18, 2017, 10:40:14 PM
Went ahead and made another one, I think they will be better rhythm sticks. :whistle:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on June 19, 2017, 11:07:55 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBIRj3JW3h0
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 19, 2017, 04:30:27 PM

Now that's what I call music!

Has anyone ever whittled a wand? (Like of Harry Potter)

My 5 year old has just decided she loves Harry Potter and I was thinking of giving one a try.
Yes - my daughter whittled herself a Hermione Granger wand when she was little - it's beautiful and she still has it now at 19.

Just try and find one that is already nice and thin but strong and will fit her hand. Here's a pic of my daughters:

Had a piece of scrap wood and a spare 10min

They'd probably put this one on the clearance rack.  :D

Me too!  This wand was carved from a magical component of an ancient shaggy juniper (i.e., dead tree limb) by a small in stature Master Craftsman (not me, I just provide the power).  The absolutely necessary smooth surface was handled by the SAK files (subdivision of the X-files).  The small nub on the side collects the Force from all over the universe and re-channels it to the wand.

Eat your heart out H & H (Hermione and Harry)...... :rofl:          :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Both of y'all's look MUCH more legit.  :cheers: :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on June 19, 2017, 04:56:37 PM
I have several books on whittling and carving, some 3D resin examples to copy from, plus some flexcut carving tools (palm tools). I never had the time to play around with it before, and now any attempts to use them would be foolish due to neck issues. I'll try to get them photographed and listed on the trade forums in the next couple of days. Maybe someone here can get more use from them  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on June 20, 2017, 03:40:11 PM
With Magentus' very generous gift of a Mora crook knife, I'm looking to start carving a decorative/lovespoon for my girlfriend. I want it to be a surprise so finding the time/location to do so has so far proved very difficult, but I think I have some time tonight so I'll hopefully be making a start.


A question:

Any tips for a first-time spoon carver? I've found a variety of tips online but wondered what the hive mind of MTO could suggest!

I'm using a basswood blank, seems to be the best I've found for easy carving. I'm just planning on using the crook knife, various SAKs and Opinel No. 7.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on June 21, 2017, 03:32:14 AM
With Magentus' very generous gift of a Mora crook knife, I'm looking to start carving a decorative/lovespoon for my girlfriend. I want it to be a surprise so finding the time/location to do so has so far proved very difficult, but I think I have some time tonight so I'll hopefully be making a start.


A question:

Any tips for a first-time spoon carver? I've found a variety of tips online but wondered what the hive mind of MTO could suggest!

I'm using a basswood blank, seems to be the best I've found for easy carving. I'm just planning on using the crook knife, various SAKs and Opinel No. 7.

Keep your blade sharp, your thumb out of harms way and have fun, show us the results  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on June 21, 2017, 10:17:21 AM
Keep your blade sharp, your thumb out of harms way and have fun, show us the results  :tu:

Solid advice! I'll make sure to show my progress here. I made a start last night - put together a design for the spoon, traced onto the wood and started to carve, but by that time it was quite late. Carrying on with it tonight!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on June 21, 2017, 04:52:46 PM
Few more questions:

anyone had any luck with staining basswood? I've read various reports online that vary wildly in terms of useful advice. I'm guessing it would be something like sand the project over completely until smooth, then seal, then stain. I'm guessing off-the-shelf DIY shop sealant and stain would work ok?

Thanks!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on July 26, 2017, 03:20:54 PM
So I finally finished the lovespoon I was carving as a surprise gift to my girlfriend. I gave it to her on Monday just before asking her to marry me!

I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. The engraving was part by design and part by necessity, but it came out as good as I could have hoped.

Also my first time carving a spoon!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/8a144268d2676e2b248e79fbfb5eb117.jpg)

(She said yes, btw!)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on July 26, 2017, 03:27:37 PM
Beautiful Rob, congratulations on such a great first spoon, and massive CONGRATS on your engagement!  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :like: :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MusicMen on July 26, 2017, 05:16:07 PM
So I finally finished the lovespoon I was carving as a surprise gift to my girlfriend. I gave it to her on Monday just before asking her to marry me!

I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. The engraving was part by design and part by necessity, but it came out as good as I could have hoped.

Also my first time carving a spoon!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/8a144268d2676e2b248e79fbfb5eb117.jpg)

(She said yes, btw!)
Congratulations!   :like: the spoon
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on July 26, 2017, 06:07:55 PM
 :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: strmliner on July 26, 2017, 06:19:44 PM
So I finally finished the lovespoon I was carving as a surprise gift to my girlfriend. I gave it to her on Monday just before asking her to marry me!

I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. The engraving was part by design and part by necessity, but it came out as good as I could have hoped.

Also my first time carving a spoon!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/8a144268d2676e2b248e79fbfb5eb117.jpg)

(She said yes, btw!)

Great work on carving a spoon and Congratulations!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on July 26, 2017, 08:35:31 PM
So I finally finished the lovespoon I was carving as a surprise gift to my girlfriend. I gave it to her on Monday just before asking her to marry me!

I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. The engraving was part by design and part by necessity, but it came out as good as I could have hoped.

Also my first time carving a spoon!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/8a144268d2676e2b248e79fbfb5eb117.jpg)

(She said yes, btw!)

Great work on carving a spoon and Congratulations!  :hatsoff:

+1   :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: JP on July 26, 2017, 09:02:08 PM
So I finally finished the lovespoon I was carving as a surprise gift to my girlfriend. I gave it to her on Monday just before asking her to marry me!

I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. The engraving was part by design and part by necessity, but it came out as good as I could have hoped.

Also my first time carving a spoon!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/8a144268d2676e2b248e79fbfb5eb117.jpg)

(She said yes, btw!)


Congratulations!! That is a nice spoon. Your first one at that.  :cheers:

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: twiliter on July 27, 2017, 12:09:53 AM
So I finally finished the lovespoon I was carving as a surprise gift to my girlfriend. I gave it to her on Monday just before asking her to marry me!

I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. The engraving was part by design and part by necessity, but it came out as good as I could have hoped.

Also my first time carving a spoon!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/8a144268d2676e2b248e79fbfb5eb117.jpg)

(She said yes, btw!)

And they lived happily ever after.  :)

Congrats  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on July 27, 2017, 11:41:46 PM
Most Excellent news! Congratulations to you both  :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: caninesapien on July 31, 2017, 02:35:38 PM
Thank you all!

As I was carving this in secret, my girlfriend said she thought I'd just completely given up on whittling!

Have a few more ideas for projects in the coming months - although carving this spoon was so enjoyable and satisfying that I might just carve another one!

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 01, 2017, 02:43:25 AM
Practice makes perfect.

I cut down some blackwood trees in my yard and some of the limbs look good for spoons, though the wood is very hard I'd probably be better starting with a soft wood, gotta start somewhere!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Zhenchok on August 01, 2017, 09:10:23 PM
I originally got my Victorinox to Whittle with, but its too nice to use :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on September 23, 2017, 05:30:53 PM
I went for a walk today and found a nice piece of wood carving, I don´t know who made it.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on September 25, 2017, 04:00:17 PM
Probably Jack O the Green - he's a crafty sprite!  :cheers: Nice find RoSchro  :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Tired_Yeti on September 26, 2017, 06:14:41 PM
I originally got my Victorinox to Whittle with, but its too nice to use :)
Perhaps, I'm oversimplifying or stereotyping but I've always thought of slip joints like Case or Schrade as whittling knives and SAKs as working/survival knives. 'Spose there's no reason you can't whittle with a SAK. Felix Immler does it all the time, I guess.


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Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thisjk38 on February 04, 2018, 03:17:42 AM
Here my addition to this club, not quite done yet. Need to work on the ball some more and sand it, but fun project so far. Even though it cost me
5 stitches, had the small ballads close on me....

I modified my hiker’s cap lifter into a gouge which worked extremely well. I used the hiker for about 80% of the job. Had to use a longer gouge for when I got pretty deep with the SAK. Also tried out he buck canoe for a while, it did really well. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/e5f2e8824858e4ae0a63443f0fb7efba.jpg)


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 04, 2018, 04:18:45 AM
Oh nice, looks like your doing good, keep us up to date!
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on February 04, 2018, 07:08:13 AM
Wood Ambassador (scissors left uncut) carved with SAK.  The green ComTek a separate project entire.
This is so friggin cool
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on February 04, 2018, 07:12:04 AM
Here my addition to this club, not quite done yet. Need to work on the ball some more and sand it, but fun project so far. Even though it cost me
5 stitches, had the small ballads close on me....

I modified my hiker’s cap lifter into a gouge which worked extremely well. I used the hiker for about 80% of the job. Had to use a longer gouge for when I got pretty deep with the SAK. Also tried out he buck canoe for a while, it did really well. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/e5f2e8824858e4ae0a63443f0fb7efba.jpg)


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I want to make one!
I've got a Camper on which way I sharpened the caplifter... Maybe I'll make the other changes suggested.... I need to buy some wood!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thisjk38 on February 04, 2018, 11:54:36 AM
Here my addition to this club, not quite done yet. Need to work on the ball some more and sand it, but fun project so far. Even though it cost me
5 stitches, had the small ballads close on me....

I modified my hiker’s cap lifter into a gouge which worked extremely well. I used the hiker for about 80% of the job. Had to use a longer gouge for when I got pretty deep with the SAK. Also tried out he buck canoe for a while, it did really well. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/e5f2e8824858e4ae0a63443f0fb7efba.jpg)


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I want to make one!
I've got a Camper on which way I sharpened the caplifter... Maybe I'll make the other changes suggested.... I need to buy some wood!

Yeah man go for it. I had a lot of fun doing it. Not too hard either. Use a soft wood though. I had to quit through my first attempt because I was using a wood that was much too hard.

As for the cap lifter, I grounded the side that has the slant to it, and then curved the back side of it to for  the gouge. About 20 mins with my bootleg Dremel, and periodic dipping in water. Sharpens up really nice too, hair shaving sharp.


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Greg Jones on February 04, 2018, 02:01:21 PM
Great timing for this topic to show up, just read all the way through it, I've been wanting to do a simple walking stick and after posting in the111mm challenge I saw this.
Here's the pic again.

PS. Some nice work here everyone
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on February 13, 2018, 07:36:08 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on February 13, 2018, 07:49:23 PM
Who was the vandal did that?  :ahhh
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on February 13, 2018, 07:52:12 PM
Kilroy most likely  :D He was there.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Greg Jones on February 14, 2018, 12:08:13 AM
Oddly I was thinking earlier today of my school days and carrying a pocket knife, those poor desks :whistle:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: AndyTiedye on February 14, 2018, 12:19:45 AM
I should do this. We live in a redwood forest. Unlimited material to practice on every time the wind blows.

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spartan19 on February 14, 2018, 02:32:52 AM
Decided to do a man craft yesterday, and did some whittling with the Hunter XT and the Ranger :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: styx on February 14, 2018, 09:28:32 AM
nice work
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on February 14, 2018, 11:18:56 AM
Who was the vandal did that?  :ahhh

OHM
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on February 14, 2018, 02:23:06 PM
Decided to do a man craft yesterday, and did some whittling with the Hunter XT and the Ranger :cheers:
:like: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Spartan19 on February 14, 2018, 10:36:37 PM
Decided to do a man craft yesterday, and did some whittling with the Hunter XT and the Ranger :cheers:
:like: :cheers: :cheers:
nice work

Thanks guys! :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on February 15, 2018, 04:24:48 AM
Some random pics, all done with my Whittling Cadet which needs a polishing up soon  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/93109b2871c24966c875fa0a5358b770.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/b7715f6f2c626de102ec05473d987d1b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/e159eea53597914bbe3b52608eee3f02.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/a4e69858ed80703bbe35b7e39909555c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/d927b3b0052da34874d74983efaa40e3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/4dc8a6a292aeefe38b8e5426fdff402d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/a190ff50414ba4f7ee0c77d4cb04e328.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/4f82c0920b3ac733084de8c75bd97001.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/2eb3093145baf0608ecc82fb6ecf94b1.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on February 15, 2018, 12:51:37 PM
Some random pics, all done with my Whittling Cadet which needs a polishing up soon
Nice pics stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
That is a lot of whittling time!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on February 16, 2018, 01:03:00 AM
Some random pics, all done with my Whittling Cadet which needs a polishing up soon
Nice pics stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
That is a lot of whittling time!
Yeah, you can appreciate the time spent I see !

I used to work as a relearning slow learning furniture carpenter and we were blessed with one boss that knew all about antique restoration (beside the point).

 She used to get all riled up when we started sanding something, out of habit. Trying to make us understand that if the material was properly planed then the surface was already smooth as the fibers were cut and when we started sanding we only made it worse by rubbing the fiber ends up.

Moral of the story, I guess, is that I -try- to cut like that now.

It's it good enough? Not perhaps, but it doesn't need to. I'm just trying to learn how to really understand how the wood grain "moves" so I always cut them instead of breaking off pieces, no matter how small.

I don't mean to sound to pompous as I might seem btw.

It just made me happy to see someone else appreciate how much time it really takes. I'm usually listening to podcasts meanwhile and all of a sudden four, five, six hours has passed when I'm done.

Usually the end result looks like an infant's drawing but that is fine. I still feel relaxed and feel how I've heard people who meditate say they feel. If I end up with something worth giving away in the ends, then it's a bonus!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Mini on February 16, 2018, 04:40:21 AM
Wow! A lot of work! Really like what have you done! I can't do anything, only a time a tried to whittling something, and the result was similar to a primitive vodoo doll  :ahhh  :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Steinar on February 16, 2018, 09:36:11 AM
[...]

 She used to get all riled up when we started sanding something, out of habit. Trying to make us understand that if the material was properly planed then the surface was already smooth as the fibers were cut and when we started sanding we only made it worse by rubbing the fiber ends up.

Moral of the story, I guess, is that I -try- to cut like that now.

[...]

I've always (since I was a kid) preferred the surface finish of properly cut wood over sanded wood, so reading this actually made me happy.  “I'm not alone!”  :woohoo:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on February 16, 2018, 01:27:02 PM
I still feel relaxed and feel how I've heard people who meditate say they feel. If I end up with something worth giving away in the ends, then it's a bonus!

I definitely can appreciate the patience it takes, and the extra benefit is that is is very therapeutic and gets your mind off of everything else so that you can relax. And it is therapeutic for others that can appreciate what you do.

I have played music professionally for over 40 years and playing music does for me what whittling does for you.

It is great to be doing something you really love to do. It helps keep you healthy.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thunderpants on February 16, 2018, 01:32:47 PM
Awesome whittlin' Stoneshank!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on February 16, 2018, 04:11:01 PM
I still feel relaxed and feel how I've heard people who meditate say they feel. If I end up with something worth giving away in the ends, then it's a bonus!

I definitely can appreciate the patience it takes, and the extra benefit is that is is very therapeutic and gets your mind off of everything else so that you can relax. And it is therapeutic for others that can appreciate what you do.

I have played music professionally for over 40 years and playing music does for me what whittling does for you.

It is great to be doing something you really love to do. It helps keep you healthy.
First off- thank you guys. I got a sharpening stone and more bandaids today ! so less bloody wood pieces :)

Vicman, I read somewhere that apparently after about 10 thousand hours of doing a particular task (ie paint, play the saxophone, craft) the brain activity measures the same way people in deep mediation do. I figure that out you play ie the piano for 40 years you easily qualify. So it'd be interesting to hear your take on it!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on February 26, 2018, 07:41:47 PM
Made a little Vikingship to the personnel in the hamburger joint I usually frequent. The allow me to whittle in their place ( I keep it clean; I don't litter and I don't wanna knifethingies around)

Testing out a, only a little modded, electrician(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/521c729f2a0dd7993c88681f16b739c7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/65510c5c5999899ff48fff9258fee1cf.jpg)

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Photo from my Instagram, too lazy to take new ones
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2018, 11:33:26 PM
Liking the whittling
Might give it a try when I get 5 min  :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 04, 2018, 08:27:44 PM
Just a few small animals(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180304/20a76801397ad512c74d1d13dcad52a8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180304/27e233d42d1bd9e3ccf1bb6defef8e67.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180304/e1cb90f09daf29f4766c56b3a64a5a7d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180304/020839cdef6e2320ba31c106e9bbb680.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180304/95837854f1b82338f5fa927da0f423da.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2018, 08:31:54 PM
Those look great stoneshank Did they take long to do  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Greg Jones on March 04, 2018, 08:53:35 PM
Very nice work stoneshank
 :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on March 04, 2018, 10:51:48 PM
Very cute!  :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 05, 2018, 04:17:27 AM
Thanks! They take about 2-3 hours for me. Mostly because keeping a sak sharp enough at awl times, it's not a very good whittling steel imho. The thin blades helps a ton with out though. I don't have a good touch up alternative. I got diamond sharpening surface but nothing "after" that.

I also tend to since out a lot too. Also trying to figure out what it is becoming ( I don't set up to carve anything specific, I just go along with the wood and hopefully it "becomes" something).

Basically anyone could do what I do better, in less time. I'm having fun though and the end result isn't what matters. What matters is that I do it and I choose to do it with a Victorinox.

There are better alternatives out there but Victorinox offers the alternative to make useful chisels out of pretty much all the tools! If i could get a few Victorinox in carbon steel though :drool:

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 05, 2018, 02:51:18 PM
""I also tend to since out a lot too. Also trying to figure out what it is becoming ( I don't set up to .."

Zone out, not since out

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 05, 2018, 03:08:22 PM
Great stuff Stoneshank! You could make a chessboard!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on March 05, 2018, 08:28:39 PM
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Vicman, I read somewhere that apparently after about 10 thousand hours of doing a particular task (ie paint, play the saxophone, craft) the brain activity measures the same way people in deep mediation do. I figure that out you play ie the piano for 40 years you easily qualify. So it'd be interesting to hear your take on it!


It definitely puts you in a relaxed state if you have done something you love that long.

Sorry I did not see this sooner to reply.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on March 05, 2018, 08:29:26 PM
Just a few small animals

Nice pics stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 05, 2018, 10:32:17 PM
Thanks


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Doc1911 on March 11, 2018, 06:15:32 PM
These are NOT my work (I wish I could whittle like that), but I thought they were cool pics to add to the thread.

(https://i.imgur.com/BKIumXM.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/9zEzGaW.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/i3zsf0f.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 11, 2018, 10:59:22 PM
Looks like a fun project! I really think you can do that and even better! Just start with carving the end of a stick to make it round ish etc. Break it down into smaller tasks. The boat is even "easier".

Remember safety and that not ending up with anything to show for in the end is totally ok, don't stress with the end result. Whittling is about the "journey" 

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 12, 2018, 08:21:34 PM
Googled how to whittle an owl. A friend wanted it. And even though I persisted in my view it is a famously stupid bird, even for a bird, she still wanted it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/75ce9ec05f2f4f6204aceb637af862a8.jpg)


So here is my take on it. I included the guide picture I used.


Thanks to the tools on an electrician I can do a bit more detailed take on it, as a knifeblade itself is a bit trickier to use for things where you really want a wood chisel .

Tools : The awl I have grinded shorter and so get a scoped chisel to make the feathers and eyes with. The shorter electricians (sheepfoot) blade is pretty excellent at doing the brunt out the work, removing wood and doing the steps in the guide. The longer (wharncliffe) blade is great for details with its fine blade that can reach everywhere. The only tool I didn't use was the leather scoped chisel on the can opener.

I really would love more people to see past the less ideal steel of the Victorinox for whittling and instead see the upsides too.

Hell.. most steel on "my grandfather whittled this wood pony and send it by flask post back home to England, Canada etc, when resting on the beaches of Normandy after the battle at D-day" traditional knives are less good than Victorinox.

I'd take a Mora blade take on a whittler folder any day but they have yet to figure that thing out themselves. But here is to hoping!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/82af5040909379f1dd8cc762f7a52450.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/22a4abdba60b54b85b4b6d77103c2560.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/c8e6c34aa70ff0d0731b081e0249cadd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/d39dde6f3b4a9ff9a2a92359f28b540b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/fd6deeb8c57c248dfbd20a0178b32e85.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on March 12, 2018, 08:39:58 PM
Stoneshank.... :clap:  :like:

Your Owl is way better than the one in the guide pic. Yours has real personality. Your friend should be really pleased with it.  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2018, 08:44:18 PM
That's gorgeous Stoneshank love the detail :tu: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on March 12, 2018, 09:07:46 PM
Nice work! Love it

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on March 13, 2018, 12:30:36 AM
Definitely an improvement on the original, well done!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 13, 2018, 03:26:19 AM
Thanks guys! Really appreciate it! I started whittling during the fall, so I'd like some more people to try it too!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on March 13, 2018, 05:02:17 AM
Hey, Stoneshank, can you talk us through the mods you've done to your Cadet and Electrician, please? With the Cadet it looks like you have combined 2 into one but with Recruit small blades instead of nail files?
Can't see the detail of the Awl changes on the Electrician.

Cheers  :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 13, 2018, 10:32:00 AM
As the others say, your owl is the better owl by a million miles!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 13, 2018, 03:53:43 PM
Hey, Stoneshank, can you talk us through the mods you've done to your Cadet and Electrician, please? With the Cadet it looks like you have combined 2 into one but with Recruit small blades instead of nail files?
Can't see the detail of the Awl changes on the Electrician.

Cheers  :)
I'll make a attempt. First off, I try to get the tools to where I might have an idea that might work. So I'm it fishing while doing irreparable damage to the tools. This "Jesus take the wheel" approach has destroyed fewer tools that you might guess and I really can't tell if there is a better way to go about it. Once I find the "perfect way " then I might put some effort into polishing to make out look good and not like some train wreck

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/b4660df027d6f13cadd2c0452ebc0954.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/943550a70c40794477dcab907fb852f7.jpg)

The opener layer; as I go with the electrician, there is only the bottle opener. With a dremmel I turn it into a scoped/concave wood chisel by first removing enough metal to make it  same width  (otherwise the chisel will not be so dexterous ). After that I do the actual concave and lastly the chisel grind (only one side of the sharpened side tilts)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/f129a196cfa6d7568dfd74c7e7de8383.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/d1cb3f11b23a287d53b020e32f48c6f3.jpg)

The awl I use the same method as with the can opener essentially. The chisel can be smaller or wider depending how much of the awl is removed. It will not be a even concave bout that is of no concern as the function will stay true anyway.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/2ba6bf1c551de39346cb773c66a0af0a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/f0436a869f7de1a433e37ffb70849c8c.jpg)

The knife blade is where a better modder would do a far better work at implanting the changes I try to.

Why is it so short? The answer is that I aim to get a wharncliffe style of blade shape which has the great attributes of having a straight cutting length which gives better control over what happens when you cut. it won't matter if you slide the blade along when you push or pull cut. The wharncliffe is also better for detail work compared to a sheepfoot shape (electrician blade has a sheepfoot shape in essence) as you got a much more pointy end that can reach in corners, shallows in the wood without hitting it's "head in the roof"

The owl I made was first roughly carved adding the picture guide that I found on the interwebs, made by someone else. I used the sheepfoot electrician blade for this. A lot of power that you have full control over, make a "stop cut" (a cut directly into the wood, almost or purely perpendicular to the wood surface then a cut that reaches the stop cut in a diagonal). This is pretty much the idea of the owl someone made the guide for, a lesson in stop cut.

After the rough shape was done (step 1,2,3 or so) I used the wharncliffe blade to even out the cuts that didn't need to be so sharp (like the ones on top of the head of the owl).

This blade is too long atm. You lose control and power the longer a blade is when whittling. Which means you need to touch up the edge more often which is a lot to begin with due to the steels of a SAK/any traditional uses.

Hope it was somewhat helping. I'll make a smaller photo+ text reply about the cadet too.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2018, 03:55:24 PM
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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 13, 2018, 04:27:51 PM
Blade layer, if you read the previous reply annoy the electrician then the wharncliffe is making sense now. The smaller blade (i switched it out from the nailfile) shape could really have stayed default but I'm testing around. Now it is a car wreck clippoint. I only need it too be good at removing wood but I wanted to see if I could combine both needs by making it less fleshed it near the tip.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/155ceee14cf8cf2e6d8c3df4324128e1.jpg)

Opener layer- again, the previous post should have explained my thoughts about how it is modified. I might have done s better job with this bottle opener though and screwed up the heat treatment on the electrician. This chisel cuts way better.

The can opener. I removed the "shark fin" and did a somewhat ok first attempt at doing to the narrow back of the opener, what I did to the awl on the electrician.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/5f54fdc621083df39a1318dd2325f85c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/fa0dbeb5f841f1b295090f56a5d725d7.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 13, 2018, 04:36:33 PM
Ok, both reply posts should be done editing in text and photos! Hope it helps clarifying how I think. Autocorrect might have screwed the text over at times. I might edit it if I catch it in time thanks!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on March 13, 2018, 04:44:03 PM
Stoneshank.... :clap:  :like:

Your Owl is way better than the one in the guide pic. Yours has real personality. Your friend should be really pleased with it.  :cheers:

+1

Looks like a little owl, just out of the egg, still wide eyed at the world.

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: hard.times.lures on March 14, 2018, 04:30:06 PM
I have seen several people complain about the Victorinox steel......you should try the Victorinox Pruner or Victorinox Day Packer.  They both have steel that holds a better edge than standard Vic models.  They are manufactured at higher RW.

I sharpen BOTH sides of blades for better cutting.  I whittle with them and they compare with many other brands with better RW hardness.  You can also alter blade shapes if you wish.--Regards, Bryan
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 14, 2018, 05:19:47 PM
I have seen several people complain about the Victorinox steel......you should try the Victorinox Pruner or Victorinox Day Packer.  They both have steel that holds a better edge than standard Vic models.  They are manufactured at higher RW.

I sharpen BOTH sides of blades for better cutting.  I whittle with them and they compare with many other brands with better RW hardness.  You can also alter blade shapes if you wish.--Regards, Bryan
Thanks! I will definitely look into it! As long as it's Victorinox and folder I'm happy. Btw, do you know if this applies to all 100 mm? Like the gardener etc?

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: hard.times.lures on March 17, 2018, 02:59:48 PM
Sorry, but I don't know about other models.  I first read that the two knives I mentioned had a different steel in the blades.  However, I talked to a Vic expert and he told me that it was higher rockwell.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 18, 2018, 12:47:08 AM
Sorry, but I don't know about other models.  I first read that the two knives I mentioned had a different steel in the blades.  However, I talked to a Vic expert and he told me that it was higher rockwell.
Ok, can't find anything about it online

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 19, 2018, 04:33:06 PM
Currently working on a gift. I bought this terribly abused executive that was clogged up with muck and such, really cheap.

I have realigned the liners, bevels, etc and started working on scales. I wanted a Norse mythology theme to it. This side will have the "Midgard snake/wyrm", big enough to circle the earth. One day the etter of its bite will kill Thor after the eventually kills it himself, during Ragnarøk.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/bae1c495e5a89e635512bdc25adb6745.jpg)
I'm nowhere near complete but wanted to update the thread to keep it visible for others that also love combination of sak+ whittling but might not have seem those thread yet.

I will have too remove some of the liner where the gap of the snake is. Also after cutting away some on the head I realised it no longer looked the same way. Now out looks like a cat head haha.

Other side will probably depict the human lifespan by having symbols for Thor linking Odin and Freya. These three tend to show up in that order during archeology finds.

Reason is said to be that Freya (Freja) is symbolic for the birth of life, nature etc (her name shows up in at least Swedish as related to the word "seed", frö ).

Thor (Tor) is symbolic for the lifespan of man. Chaos, war and the will to live.

Odin  (Oden) is symbolic for wisdom, age, death and knowledge.

So I want to have Odin and Freya on each side of the scale and Thor in the middle.

I will leave the Midgard snake scale and start with the other scale now. Wish me luck!

Have a great start of the week!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on March 19, 2018, 04:36:01 PM
Looks amazing Stoneshank  :cheers: I love this thread and really look forward to your latest offering.  :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 19, 2018, 05:35:03 PM
"Google is your friend" department. Checking wiki, art and tattoos for things to be more or less inspired by.

Doodling with pen on wood. I can't find something that looks like Freya - she is more depicted by her attributes rather than her herself. Cats drawing her carriages, brisingamen necklace and the rose-hip. I think I'll go with the rose. Cats... no.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/541ed3fc0c3a14295c90028b3da3a99e.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on March 19, 2018, 06:19:48 PM
"Google is your friend" department. Checking wiki, art and tattoos for things to be more or less inspired by.

Doodling with pen on wood. I can't find something that looks like Freya - she is more depicted by her attributes rather than her herself. Cats drawing her carriages, brisingamen necklace and the rose-hip. I think I'll go with the rose. Cats... no.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/541ed3fc0c3a14295c90028b3da3a99e.jpg)

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Looking forward to seeing it finished

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 19, 2018, 09:34:43 PM
Semi done with the whittling part. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/cb5bd0001ed6a6a42b3a828b5c81e1b8.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Borg on March 22, 2018, 12:30:38 AM
Impressive stuff, apologies if i missed it but what wood is that? most of my whittling is done with a bandsaw or scrollsaw but i would love to give this a try, just think it would be easier if i had the right wood  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 22, 2018, 02:14:33 AM
I honestly have no idea. I cut of branches from dead/fallen trees. This piece was from a young branch some neighbors dropped of in a "here, you throw this away". I've oiled the scales now and also torched them a bit to get some shade going. Wrong spam the thread with pictures though, figure I wait until the whole thing is done.

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 22, 2018, 09:56:20 PM
Tried to make a somewhat decent  looking gif of an owl I made but I think I borked it
 Ah well

Whittled owl  (https://imgur.com/gallery/nIcQj)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 23, 2018, 03:55:13 AM
Completed two projects today. One is a (or at least tried to be) a barnowl. The other is a new set of scales four a badly beaten executive named "HUGH" , if one are to believe the name burnt onto the previous abused, red  scales. Scroll past this post about that one!

 Things got a bit crazy though and in the process I cut off the beak! Not to worry though, I made it a new, indestructible, beak out of metal!

I always find myself in need of learning more about proportions but I am reasonably happy this time around

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/07fb62d169792ea584a90d985d27709c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/95454ce0de003034e7be4090e42fa017.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/a4c90c65daff00452b870dd20de2f956.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/00872cd82d2d0c68d479e1e5baec09b0.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 23, 2018, 04:17:32 AM
[Continues from previous post]

The second project that, at least I think it is, got completed today is a new set of scales to an old beater executive that I paid sub ten dollars for on eBay.

I wanted to make a Norse mythology (Scandinavian religion before we bought into Christianity and started buying Japanese cars). I find quite a lot of beauty in polytheistic religions. So I wanted to depict two motives. One is the Midgard snake. One of the giant creatures on earth. It's said to be so long it reaches the tip of its tail around the earth.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/1dd0bdce069d445f5d580e0e786e6c6d.jpg)
I admit it's head turned kind of cat like. Not really intended, but meow...

The second side depicts the lifespan of man.

The rose-hip it's a common symbol of Freya. Goddess of fertility, giver of life etc she is often shown first.

The second is Thor. I chose the easy way by making his trademark "Mjölnir" .The chaos of him in short is in the context meant to show life lived.

The third in order is a helmet with one eye lacking. Showing Odin, god of wisdom, knowledge. In this context symbolizing the late part of life and eventually death.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/d9cc5963dce9001c56193962b292f1bf.jpg)
I had some free room around the hammer and I moved some signs out of the crowded hammer. Sadly it came out as the "S" on a violin!

So I went with plan b. Both Freya and Odin has a spear. I did my best to cover the violin marks and tbh.. it didn't pan out that well.

All in all I found the project fun to do and I learned a ton! The scales are not really practical and the knife itself is pretty much at its end anyway. I tried to show how think it is in the third picture.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/ae35207eac0ba0d61dd9ee424e1b734b.jpg)

Enjoy!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 23, 2018, 08:23:48 AM
That owl is amazing!!   :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 23, 2018, 05:59:54 PM
Thanks, El Screwendo!


Made a snail today because I got lots of important stuff to do today and I procrastinate all the time.



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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on March 23, 2018, 06:18:18 PM
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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Borg on March 23, 2018, 06:44:28 PM
I honestly have no idea. I cut of branches from dead/fallen trees. This piece was from a young branch some neighbors dropped of in a "here, you throw this away". I've oiled the scales now and also torched them a bit to get some shade going. Wrong spam the thread with pictures though, figure I wait until the whole thing is done.

~ if you're not good, be creative ~

Thanks, looks like a nice wood to work with, love the owl  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 25, 2018, 09:53:01 PM
Thanks, El Screwendo!


Made a snail today because I got lots of important stuff to do today and I procrastinate all the time.



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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Nix on March 26, 2018, 12:44:45 AM
Great stuff, Stoneshank!  :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on March 26, 2018, 02:52:05 AM
Very nicely done! and thanks for the extra info on your SAKs  :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 26, 2018, 11:20:23 PM
Very nicely done! and thanks for the extra info on your SAKs  :salute:
No problem! Mind you I am a novice at modding knives. Lots of innocent Saks lose their lives in my venture into the area.

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 27, 2018, 04:59:29 PM
Testing out the 100mm rumored I harder steel, retentionwise, and I think it's true. Chisel grinds always become super sharp but this one also keeps an edge way longer than my other Victorinox knives so far.

Reshaped the blade to become shorter (4cm) as well as preferred wharncliffe(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180327/09931ec83dd3840cbf935e972280b855.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on March 27, 2018, 05:18:47 PM
Wow stoneshank that is some gorgeous work  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 27, 2018, 05:26:17 PM
Wow stoneshank that is some gorgeous work  :like: :tu:
Thanks! I've been at it since fall, so going to awaken more experienced (or less too ofc) SAK whittler's!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 28, 2018, 04:29:01 AM
Testing out the 100mm rumored I harder steel, retentionwise, and I think it's true. Chisel grinds always become super sharp but this one also keeps an edge way longer than my other Victorinox knives so far.

Reshaped the blade to become shorter (4cm) as well as preferred wharncliffe(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180327/09931ec83dd3840cbf935e972280b855.jpg)

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 :like: :tu:

Wow stoneshank that is some gorgeous work  :like: :tu:
+1 It really is!  I must ask though, is the wrapping on your finger covering up a whittling accident?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 28, 2018, 04:49:34 AM
 Generally . Bandaid are usually. But as of late I've startedv using them for hot shots preemptively. The ones in this photo though isn't bandaid but something a friend made for me as she was getting tired of seeing me carve into skin too often (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180328/e3de8e4e42d660b50db5fa6162bbba04.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 28, 2018, 04:59:26 AM
Sounds like a great friend!  :D  :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 28, 2018, 05:12:33 AM
Yeah well they are breaking apart so I'm not sure

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 28, 2018, 05:19:53 AM
Love hurts...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ivVJzGgcq0
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on March 28, 2018, 01:42:11 PM
Love hurts...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ivVJzGgcq0
LOL

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 01, 2018, 09:20:48 PM
Trying to whittle a Tarsier ape, already feeling like I'm out on deep water(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/0e7feb22190b6f257d8d7212759c7656.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 04, 2018, 06:56:22 PM
Progress is being made on the monkey (imp?!)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180404/66e5890f471b0405016a1b42152c1569.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 04, 2018, 07:00:24 PM
Totally split up end of the branch, left over from the monkey / imp cut off. Maybe a gazelle?

Using a Sharpie to aid in rough concept. The later two pics showing that it's all twisted up. Corkscrew gazelle or try to remove enough wood to get it straightened out ?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180404/0bff16394d4654ddc4dc26d19201ded6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180404/cdc32dca7f9e4763dd2708da50b91557.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180404/57cc9d516bb92c75c0d2b058c069f338.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180404/b8babbfb44c14995666e21e66ea18c98.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Nix on April 04, 2018, 07:14:35 PM
Yes, I see that gazelle evolving.  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 05, 2018, 04:40:15 AM
Thanks, I'm curious what's inn there myself!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 05, 2018, 04:50:48 AM
Progress is being made on the monkey (imp?!)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180404/66e5890f471b0405016a1b42152c1569.jpg)

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:like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 05, 2018, 07:22:55 PM
Watching too much end out the world shows, antelope "died"(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/4f988ad635993196cf00b25479283f59.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/638740ce0c283cfabf2ae02beb5ec451.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/37e06d4b359ad1c491253bf070c7519b.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Nix on April 05, 2018, 08:03:47 PM
It was looking pretty good there.  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 05, 2018, 08:10:42 PM
Great stuff Stoneshank! Glad to see you've got some bullet proof gloves!
(assuming that's what they are)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 06, 2018, 04:17:10 AM
Great stuff Stoneshank! Glad to see you've got some bullet proof gloves!
(assuming that's what they are)
Yeah! A friend gave it to me. It's used etc but it protects well. Unless you got a pointy blade and you stab your hand

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 06, 2018, 08:41:40 PM
Progress pics. I broke off the lower "nosebone", it looked like it was forming a mouth instead of being above it

Been forming the spine. Decided to keep going. I'm going with some heavy metal themed "Satan is a goat snake" or smh for now. We'll see..

Tired hands so shaky photos, sorry (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/7eee756d7d74c13c890fb4885e2e6f5c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/38a6613a852476026b3ba867df082797.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/153cdda3172bd09b45f052f63805760b.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on April 06, 2018, 08:42:26 PM
Progress pics. I broke off the lower "nosebone", it looked like it was forming a mouth instead of being above it

Been forming the spine. Decided to keep going. I'm going with some heavy metal themed "Satan is a goat snake" or smh for now. We'll see..

Tired hands so shaky photos, sorry (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/7eee756d7d74c13c890fb4885e2e6f5c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/38a6613a852476026b3ba867df082797.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/153cdda3172bd09b45f052f63805760b.jpg)

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Cool

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 06, 2018, 08:43:15 PM
That looks fantastic! But really fragile!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 06, 2018, 09:26:21 PM
That looks fantastic! But really fragile!
Yeah, I won't touch it once it's done

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Nix on April 07, 2018, 02:40:06 AM
Whoa!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 07, 2018, 05:52:02 PM
"Controlled explosion" - the core of the branch is just powdery. Sooner or later the spine would break off, so I did it myself.

Will reassemble when nothing else remains to do (i still want some more death on that bottom! )(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180407/61611092894b32799903ead7069accf0.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 18, 2018, 04:37:03 PM
Just an exercise in trying to do the following (not my pic). Create patterns with what is easiest explained as the sided downward "pyramids"

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/30dfd83e2b83f42195f204daf3fa2317.jpg)


From the beginning the patterns just screw up any resemblance of pattern. I didn't do any markings to guide and I went in with a "Jesus take the wheel"  attitude which didn't pan out. Further down the stick things start to look like ... "something". (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/8cbb09c2fa0602504ff61a112344421d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/f034121578837c41dab8feb42b73aa36.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/5c0e0d30053c25b1cdabc14ac7e30e54.jpg)

Geometrically even figures isn't my strong suit, which is why I try to do this, very frustrating haha . Later this fall I'm going to start decorate a walking stick ship I want to get better.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/536d0d7d43b6103dcdadd1652841cebd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/ec877529149bc99a634f7ba2a1fbcf92.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/90f7ca5f8ad6f2e90953969a6f2290d8.jpg)
 Turned the last part into a Jurassic Priestess, wearing the rest of the stick as a hat. This is where my silly mind creeps to the surface. I still plan on marking the back of her good with some pattern.

So past later. Have a great day! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/f3debfb7a56afcc105b55d3a46bf38a6.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on April 18, 2018, 05:15:30 PM
Excellent craftsmanship stoneshank
That would look good as a walking stick  :drool: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 18, 2018, 05:34:27 PM
I wanna try my hand at one of those tiki heads! I think they look cool, just gotta find wood and time..
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on April 18, 2018, 05:59:01 PM
I wanna try my hand at one of those tiki heads! I think they look cool, just gotta find wood and time..
JR
Those are really cool JR :like: :like: :dd:
Hope you get to make some :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 18, 2018, 06:17:25 PM
I wanna try my hand at one of those tiki heads! I think they look cool, just gotta find wood and time..
JR
Looks like fun!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on April 18, 2018, 07:02:56 PM
Just an exercise in trying to do the following (not my pic). Create patterns with what is easiest explained as the sided downward "pyramids


From the beginning the patterns just screw up any resemblance of pattern. I didn't do any markings to guide and I went in with a "Jesus take the wheel"  attitude which didn't pan out. Further down the stick things start to look like ... "something".

Geometrically even figures isn't my strong suit, which is why I try to do this,

So past later. Have a great day!

It looks fine to me stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 18, 2018, 09:37:18 PM
Just an exercise in trying to do the following (not my pic). Create patterns with what is easiest explained as the sided downward "pyramids


From the beginning the patterns just screw up any resemblance of pattern. I didn't do any markings to guide and I went in with a "Jesus take the wheel"  attitude which didn't pan out. Further down the stick things start to look like ... "something".

Geometrically even figures isn't my strong suit, which is why I try to do this,

So past later. Have a great day!

It looks fine to me stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
:tu: :tu :tu:

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 27, 2018, 03:32:33 PM
Just toying around with some morbid Joker ideas(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180427/5bb28a3d7780a936b9e972da8708327a.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 27, 2018, 08:51:35 PM
By the way- Tapatalk users, do you also have occurrences where notifications doesn't show threads being updated. When posting last pic I really had to dig deep to find it, far past threads having replies older posts.

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 30, 2018, 01:13:44 PM
Used a butantorch to add some depth to the wood. It really makes it view better in photos imho.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180430/c32bd39e1b8fc40d9e1c863c1bc1de9f.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 30, 2018, 06:17:42 PM
Have you ever carved an elephant?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on April 30, 2018, 06:35:34 PM
Have you ever carved an elephant?

 The hard part is getting the elephant to hold still! :rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 30, 2018, 06:37:50 PM
Have you ever carved an elephant?

 The hard part is getting the elephant to hold still! :rofl: :rofl:
Right when I was taking a big gulp of Activia.  :rofl:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on April 30, 2018, 06:41:43 PM
Have you ever carved an elephant?

 The hard part is getting the elephant to hold still! :rofl: :rofl:
Right when I was taking a big gulp of Activia.  :rofl:

Sorry FB...I could not resist. :pok:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 30, 2018, 06:43:49 PM
Have you ever carved an elephant?

 The hard part is getting the elephant to hold still! :rofl: :rofl:
Right when I was taking a big gulp of Activia.  :rofl:

Sorry FB...I could not resist. :pok:
No worries, I was able to avoid a mishap. Whew.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on April 30, 2018, 08:31:28 PM
Used a butantorch to add some depth to the wood. It really makes it view better in photos imho.

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Excellent work again stoneshank  :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on April 30, 2018, 10:17:45 PM
Thanks guys ! About elephant, the job bloody way, yeah two I think. They tend to congee out pregnant looking when I'm aiming for baby versions though (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180430/a6814a3fd2b6c4c62c3baea3092c6109.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180430/8c5adefc352f6b35be78cfe740157f71.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on April 30, 2018, 10:33:38 PM
Thanks guys ! About elephant, the job bloody way, yeah two I think. They tend to congee out pregnant looking when I'm aiming for baby versionsthough

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I think you did fine stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 30, 2018, 11:01:11 PM
Thanks guys ! About elephant, the job bloody way, yeah two I think. They tend to congee out pregnant looking when I'm aiming for baby versionsthough

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I think you did fine stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Yes, I agree!  :like:  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 01, 2018, 03:46:56 AM
:tu:

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 09, 2018, 07:32:42 PM
Neighbours daughter greeting some major step done at the uni so she's celebrating in June and she actually asked me to whittle her something. 

Flattered I made a cat the day before yesterday but somehow misplaced it (maybe it will be of joy to a dog finding it hehe )

So today I attempted car no.2


This time around I started from the bottom up compared to the first one that I had to shrink the head down on. Also this time I went for a kitten instead.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/cfbdff80f9748258bc465467cb41d620.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/1f24c540b4cd98c0246c1d56debb0449.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/8d63316101635faee4ba477fcc9e71a5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/fb9d4b58a6cc9d2eab2b8751fe36077f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/214b8442df090c8d09922a5510891f9f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/f0d3af3945ed3d01da583d84de6fc070.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 09, 2018, 07:36:39 PM
It's easy to get a bit worried when using butane gas to fire it up, that you went too far etc. It kind of feels like a step backwards easily but in my experience you just add another layer of tools you can use. You can remove, add , fade shadows do you get some depth.

It's not done yet, I'll be torching, scraping, watering it to spread out to get some shades in a few turns. I'm hopeful the finished cat will not be a lump of coal

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on May 09, 2018, 08:03:38 PM
Looks good to me!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 10, 2018, 02:38:17 PM
Think it's closing in on done.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180510/62bce27d0b1f5628468dfcb4f6fc1896.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180510/4ece0393a27320d626b0bb056e208077.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180510/73390f0ef4edfe74495c231a94528ab6.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on May 10, 2018, 02:49:21 PM
Think it's closing in on done.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180510/62bce27d0b1f5628468dfcb4f6fc1896.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180510/4ece0393a27320d626b0bb056e208077.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180510/73390f0ef4edfe74495c231a94528ab6.jpg)

- stoneshank
That is some fine work

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on May 10, 2018, 03:29:13 PM
Think it's closing in on done.


- stoneshank

Nicely done stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 10, 2018, 09:19:19 PM
Thanks guys!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Nix on May 10, 2018, 09:29:24 PM
Nice!  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 11, 2018, 01:22:29 AM
Awesome job, Stoneshank!  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 11, 2018, 06:50:53 PM
I wanna try my hand at one of those tiki heads! I think they look cool, just gotta find wood and time..
JR
Made an attempt at a partially copy as gift to a friend(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/d02a7193287b6fc509c3b30558fd4e66.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 11, 2018, 06:53:19 PM
I wanna try my hand at one of those tiki heads! I think they look cool, just gotta find wood and time..
JR
Made an attempt at a partially copy as gift to a friend(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/d02a7193287b6fc509c3b30558fd4e66.jpg)

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Cool! :tu:
JR

Is it me or is someone in the back getting ready to do something :whistle:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 12, 2018, 02:54:40 AM
I wanna try my hand at one of those tiki heads! I think they look cool, just gotta find wood and time..
JR
Made an attempt at a partially copy as gift to a friend(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/d02a7193287b6fc509c3b30558fd4e66.jpg)

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Cool! :tu:
JR

Is it me or is someone in the back getting ready to do something :whistle:
She was def ready

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 12, 2018, 03:22:18 AM
I wanna try my hand at one of those tiki heads! I think they look cool, just gotta find wood and time..
JR
Made an attempt at a partially copy as gift to a friend(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/d02a7193287b6fc509c3b30558fd4e66.jpg)

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Cool! :tu:
JR

Is it me or is someone in the back getting ready to do something :whistle:
She was def ready

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Lol..
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 17, 2018, 04:50:05 PM
Dog to the right, to the left a thingie, work in progress. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/164a3d6fcc544575331f869c74ae93fa.jpg)

- stoneshank
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on May 17, 2018, 07:02:40 PM
Dog to the right, to the left a thingie, work in progress.

- stoneshank

Nice work stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 17, 2018, 08:20:42 PM
Lots of projects while I’m laid up. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/2e184f6a77acdd548463fb59df3cf834.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/0cd217bb7d311c7e915cb198602f60c5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/a07b02ad6ac23692d3a8613706ed3df2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/39b40d922511db4da3653d39a47039e7.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 17, 2018, 09:28:00 PM
Can’t wait to see the staff..
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on May 17, 2018, 09:46:29 PM
Lots of projects while I’m laid up.

Nice pics kmanct3 :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 18, 2018, 01:14:16 AM
Lots of projects while I’m laid up. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/2e184f6a77acdd548463fb59df3cf834.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/0cd217bb7d311c7e915cb198602f60c5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/a07b02ad6ac23692d3a8613706ed3df2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/39b40d922511db4da3653d39a47039e7.jpg)
Looks great! Spoons are no easy. I'm envious of that SAK underlay!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 18, 2018, 03:11:52 AM
wow , My mat is a hit ! I love it  :)  I might start on the walking stick tomorrow .
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 18, 2018, 05:12:01 PM
Those "slices" of wood, what do you aim to do with those?

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 18, 2018, 07:49:44 PM
Sorry , should have mentioned that ,   Checkers
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 18, 2018, 08:01:48 PM
Lol.. :facepalm:
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 19, 2018, 01:26:50 AM
Spent the day splitting wood (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180518/6d7373367e986ee1216e509a6f828603.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 19, 2018, 05:17:25 PM
Spent the day with the "three monkeys" project. Will let it rest for now and pick it up later to look at it with fresh eyes.

Gif:  http://http://i.imgur.com/Zc98itBh.gif

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/d821b5e5a3a98ed4e0f3169483cd0043.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/ac17b899cb63449461b4651afa9daec3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/7241a1951e7c0f8bd2e96fb0a0480110.jpg)

- stoneshank
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 19, 2018, 05:33:44 PM
Nice..
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 19, 2018, 07:37:33 PM
Spent the day with the "three monkeys" project. Will let it rest for now and pick it up later to look at it with fresh eyes.

Gif:  http://http://i.imgur.com/Zc98itBh.gif

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/d821b5e5a3a98ed4e0f3169483cd0043.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/ac17b899cb63449461b4651afa9daec3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/7241a1951e7c0f8bd2e96fb0a0480110.jpg)

- stoneshank
  Those are awesome !
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 19, 2018, 09:56:29 PM
Just started my ball in cage , I’ll post progress as it comes , tried this before when I was 13 in Boy Scouts but did. Or finish (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/66333472437fc0d8040482732e10af0e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/673a9bfa08dad9ac69516968e145a8c6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/5bb9084cb5a35f8944992b56792d223f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/7afe5ec27bf459b17b9e3ab8a702ff2d.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on May 19, 2018, 10:21:09 PM
Looking forward to follow the progress

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 20, 2018, 01:06:43 AM
Just started my ball in cage , I’ll post progress as it comes , tried this before when I was 13 in Boy Scouts but did. Or finish (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/66333472437fc0d8040482732e10af0e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/673a9bfa08dad9ac69516968e145a8c6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/5bb9084cb5a35f8944992b56792d223f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/7afe5ec27bf459b17b9e3ab8a702ff2d.jpg)
Cool idea, always wanted to do but I'm no good at lines, they always end up crooked

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 20, 2018, 01:56:45 AM
Ahh cool
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 20, 2018, 02:20:32 AM
The lines were not terrible, the circles were not bad either, just time consuming. By time I got done I didnt feel like carving
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 22, 2018, 07:26:37 PM
Done, I think(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/4d520b08b19dd8f21312c93403bc7dc0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/afce23e27fd3d266df9775b359ec2240.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/38d8fc36755fb76128679726e45fbaee.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on May 22, 2018, 07:42:50 PM
Nice

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 23, 2018, 07:29:10 AM
Done, I think(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/4d520b08b19dd8f21312c93403bc7dc0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/afce23e27fd3d266df9775b359ec2240.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/38d8fc36755fb76128679726e45fbaee.jpg)

- stoneshank

Hear no Evil, See no Evil, Speak no Evil?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 23, 2018, 10:05:31 AM
Done, I think(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/4d520b08b19dd8f21312c93403bc7dc0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/afce23e27fd3d266df9775b359ec2240.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/38d8fc36755fb76128679726e45fbaee.jpg)

- stoneshank

Hear no Evil, See no Evil, Speak no Evil?
Yeah! That was the idea

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on May 23, 2018, 12:21:13 PM
Done, I think

- stoneshank

Nicely done stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 23, 2018, 11:37:07 PM
Progress on ball in cage slow , all 4 bottoms roughed out , more pics to follow (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180523/998170389d40dce7d9737550993137c4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180523/cbcfe7d427a6dc4b5ad1e532d9d37111.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 24, 2018, 02:04:21 AM
Looking good
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 24, 2018, 06:35:08 PM
Up until this point I used only my Hiker and Tinker, had to break out my Flexcut gouge to get through , I just didn’t see any other way , I don’t want to break my tips , better safe than sorry, I’ll continue with SAK now(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/f5172395331bc7f3f02d72560364c319.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/ea68d96397d34f8ab70ed34caa5e5e74.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 24, 2018, 06:38:35 PM
Work it!
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on May 24, 2018, 07:37:09 PM
 :popcorn: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 24, 2018, 07:46:28 PM
Ok , need to put it down for a bit , starting to rush it , plus I need to strop my knives(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/ec8a97a2a4c00bc0f06528e4522e652a.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on May 24, 2018, 07:53:14 PM
Ok , need to put it down for a bit , starting to rush it , plus I need to strop my knives
Looking good so far  :like: :like: :tu:
Can’t wait to see more pics of your progress  :popcorn:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 24, 2018, 09:26:26 PM
Wow, your getting there..good job.
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 25, 2018, 12:23:28 AM
Wow, your getting there..good job.
JR
Thank you
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Nix on May 25, 2018, 12:44:19 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 25, 2018, 03:27:52 AM
Ok , need to put it down for a bit , starting to rush it , plus I need to strop my knives(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/ec8a97a2a4c00bc0f06528e4522e652a.jpg)
Good Job
It looks like a very fun project too. I might have to follow you on that project one day

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 25, 2018, 02:35:58 PM
Ok , need to put it down for a bit , starting to rush it , plus I need to strop my knives(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/ec8a97a2a4c00bc0f06528e4522e652a.jpg)
Good Job
It looks like a very fun project too. I might have to follow you on that project one day

- stoneshank
  You should , it is fun , you find yourself not wanting to put it down, thats when you need to take a break.  :ahhh
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on May 25, 2018, 02:51:29 PM
Ok , need to put it down for a bit , starting to rush it , plus I need to strop my knives

That;s coming along very nicely kmanct3! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 25, 2018, 06:04:37 PM
Ok , need to put it down for a bit , starting to rush it , plus I need to strop my knives

That;s coming along very nicely kmanct3! :like: :tu: :tu:
  Thank you Vman
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 26, 2018, 12:03:51 PM
Could you use the awl on your SAK to bore the holes? If not, maybe you need a pioneer with an in line awl?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 26, 2018, 11:59:50 PM
Getting really close now !(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/e086e0364d507d768260b891d9e8e5d3.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 27, 2018, 12:13:20 AM
I’d say! Looking good! :tu:
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 27, 2018, 05:43:46 PM
#ThingOutOfAThing(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/f08ffcdd05a76362996073dbe805d308.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/2a9940036fb502ea646b14d42e01f185.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/2f0ac7503be253618cf4b65bbe189c32.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 27, 2018, 05:53:12 PM
Great stuff,  Stoneshank and Kmanct3! :tu:  :tu::like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on May 27, 2018, 05:55:20 PM

Quote

Making great progress kmanct! :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on May 27, 2018, 05:56:05 PM
#ThingOutOfAThing

- stoneshank

Nice job stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 27, 2018, 07:54:52 PM
#ThingOutOfAThing(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/f08ffcdd05a76362996073dbe805d308.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/2a9940036fb502ea646b14d42e01f185.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/2f0ac7503be253618cf4b65bbe189c32.jpg)

- stoneshank
   That is cool !!! 8)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 28, 2018, 01:39:50 AM
Thanks all!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 28, 2018, 03:33:22 PM
Looks more like a kiwi than a ball , need to round out a bit more and sand some edges (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/8763806a25c565e31d9babbe744d5e6d.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 28, 2018, 05:11:15 PM
Looking good!
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on May 28, 2018, 05:14:20 PM
Looking good stoneshank and kmanct3 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 28, 2018, 06:52:34 PM
Looks more like a kiwi than a ball , need to round out a bit more and sand some edges (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/8763806a25c565e31d9babbe744d5e6d.jpg)
Looks great, did it become too small for getting round now or can you still make a ball out of it?

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 28, 2018, 07:12:15 PM
Looks more like a kiwi than a ball , need to round out a bit more and sand some edges (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/8763806a25c565e31d9babbe744d5e6d.jpg)
Looks great, did it become too small for getting round now or can you still make a ball out of it?

- stoneshank
  No I should be ok , hopefully I compensated well enough
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on May 28, 2018, 07:47:40 PM
Looks more like a kiwi than a ball , need to round out a bit more and sand some edges

Looking pretty cool kmanct! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on May 29, 2018, 02:19:22 AM
A school nearby has some cherry blossom t trees that some kids have jumped on the trunk until it broke and removed the bark from long lengths of branches.

So tonight , cloaked in shadows, I've expertly sawed the branches off and carried home. /ninja

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 29, 2018, 03:47:27 AM
Looks more like a kiwi than a ball , need to round out a bit more and sand some edges (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/8763806a25c565e31d9babbe744d5e6d.jpg)

Awesome progress!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 29, 2018, 03:48:45 AM
A school nearby has some cherry blossom t trees that some kids have jumped on the trunk until it broke and removed the bark from long lengths of branches.

So tonight , cloaked in shadows, I've expertly sawed the branches off and carried home. /ninja

- stoneshank

Just picturing a darkly clad ninja whipping out a Silky Katanaboy...
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 29, 2018, 12:54:53 PM
A school nearby has some cherry blossom t trees that some kids have jumped on the trunk until it broke and removed the bark from long lengths of branches.

So tonight , cloaked in shadows, I've expertly sawed the branches off and carried home. /ninja

- stoneshank
  :rofl:

Just picturing a darkly clad ninja whipping out a Silky Katanaboy...
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on May 29, 2018, 12:55:53 PM
A school nearby has some cherry blossom t trees that some kids have jumped on the trunk until it broke and removed the bark from long lengths of branches.

So tonight , cloaked in shadows, I've expertly sawed the branches off and carried home. /ninja

- stoneshank
  Im jealous :cry:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Ron Who on May 29, 2018, 08:44:30 PM
A school nearby has some cherry blossom t trees that some kids have jumped on the trunk until it broke and removed the bark from long lengths of branches.

So tonight , cloaked in shadows, I've expertly sawed the branches off and carried home. /ninja

- stoneshank
  :rofl:

Just picturing a darkly clad ninja whipping out a Silky Katanaboy...
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on June 03, 2018, 06:29:43 PM
Working on something frightening, channeling today's anxiety into wood. Seems to work(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/5f9d53bbbe076aceb104488ec641bfa1.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on June 03, 2018, 06:32:43 PM
Looks cool

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on June 03, 2018, 06:49:37 PM
 :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on June 03, 2018, 08:25:24 PM
"How do you feel today?"

*hands this over* "like this"

*gets weird stare back*(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/8c51ac9d6ee09bf2ffd105e1016d17ca.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on June 20, 2018, 06:33:45 PM
Working on this background. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/26c498b64cb6b0387cde8c981f8d85cc.jpg)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/3ead1b8ffdeba2b47657b7ebbdf2e155.jpg) The idea is to create the background, sail and stormy sea to the front part
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/d93a9d9baa0064203f27e6fc5b439c67.jpg)

I don't pay here much, only reading. My edc is not very photogenic but I use SAK all day, e'ry day. Out all day with dog, whittling, enjoying the summer. Yesterday was my and out dogs birthday so we celebrated with dog treats and cuddles.

This is my edc:  GAW from Nix - LM Juice! Still carry it since I got it! Then a recruit or two, modded chisels (note: don't remove the "tooth" on a cap lifter or can opener, it's s silly thing to do) and a 100 mm gardener shortened for maximum control.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/d69693a5c69a299d3497973ffb9b75b1.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on June 21, 2018, 12:19:25 AM
Working on this background. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/26c498b64cb6b0387cde8c981f8d85cc.jpg)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/3ead1b8ffdeba2b47657b7ebbdf2e155.jpg) The idea is to create the background, sail and stormy sea to the front part
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/d93a9d9baa0064203f27e6fc5b439c67.jpg)


Sweet!  :like:

Happy birthday too :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on June 21, 2018, 10:10:05 AM
Working on this background. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/26c498b64cb6b0387cde8c981f8d85cc.jpg)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/3ead1b8ffdeba2b47657b7ebbdf2e155.jpg) The idea is to create the background, sail and stormy sea to the front part
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/d93a9d9baa0064203f27e6fc5b439c67.jpg)


Sweet!  :like:

Happy birthday too :cheers:
Thanks!
I'm adding another gardener to the setup today, will see how it performs. Hope everyone have a great summer so far!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: kmanct3 on June 21, 2018, 08:55:50 PM
very nice !
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on June 21, 2018, 09:54:15 PM
very nice !
Thanks, kmanct3!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 05, 2018, 05:07:58 PM
Ok so my phone went from my grip to the floor congee weeks ago and ever since the screen is broken and the camera don't focus well. Today it seems to do "ok", so I'll post some quick photos!

I've been doing some concept ideas for measuring spoons. Also some more or less inspired pieces of basically anything.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/01e933d579de5ebbfb86eae791fcb666.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/a2aff3ac8315226fff19a01c5bfffb54.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/4f09fa03e6201e83d70b0c0982800a0d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/bcefaa16312d970eef6426c6dba2e97f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/19386821c5893371676ed2b3033c2618.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/2715bd50a6392415ac65e0175b0b314e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/d0aa1b6c3ae016efd6fec11606bf1427.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/ac392656f998d25ae74770e80a2eed56.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/c6d33b62f2b06d784a41f2e6c8300bc6.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on July 06, 2018, 09:03:07 AM
 :like:

I need to modify my Recruit and get started on some carving
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 06, 2018, 08:31:53 PM
:like:

I need to modify my Recruit and get started on some carving
I tested on this recruit to remove the lower "tooth", don't do that. Is what keeps the can opener high enough when closed.  I totally forgot it when modding this one.

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 20, 2018, 03:42:25 PM
Made a penguin. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180720/88e2f318acbec6830967122d7cf895e3.jpg)

- stoneshank
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on July 20, 2018, 03:59:02 PM
Nice

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 21, 2018, 01:35:03 AM
Got my phone to the store for repair and got a slowass s5 borrowed meanwhile.  Will try to take some pics with it!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 21, 2018, 04:00:15 PM
Some more pictures if the penguin.  I made it out of two pieces of spare wood, by making a hole through one of them where the other would fit.  Took really little time when comparing how long some other projects took. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/7e9e778ec3091e04952dce541d30eedc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/ad55a28b4f20946f88b2b50e52c6642f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/d5c3be5502c1369880dd953afc4e695d.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 21, 2018, 04:06:24 PM
Some small projects in making spoons, for eating or to meet out spices.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/10a9e14cd781aabf70f5d67dae756144.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/04781b06939e7aa7ea57a8423e08ab1c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/47955065827da114ff362efff24c86f4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/b648aa8a3c22024d5495b24b8d82287b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/1a2c33ebfc73994d6390c3c1dd4def63.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/ef183caf5ec66fa90beb67d39058ff29.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 21, 2018, 04:12:20 PM
Took a branch,  cleaved in two then made a two part face of  ' The Joker ' with the outside parts. What made me do it was watching some sidetrack stories about how the Joker skinned his own face and some other acts of insanity. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/3cc00e0958161ecbf50eda58106e48b0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/e73bc484d2ee7d0d1c0aa9ea3d802979.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/a6cd3a6543275868f490129fcbd7c9f0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/4f19c7d1f43e99cc4736dae0608c6281.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 21, 2018, 04:24:34 PM
Went about the same way as the previous post with the crazy clown.  First the background. A stormy sea with Japanese art inspired clouds. There is also a sail on the left side belonging to the viking explorer ship in picture nr 2.

Picture nr 3 is the mid part . It's meant to be a compass with a silk band in the background ( which disappeared in the noice).

Picture nr 4 is the right part of the foreground. In a "here be dragons " spirit, a giant turtle about to fall on the ship.

Pic 5. Full picture.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/47e9a50800800291377cf57bc64df93c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/9435e1ed4fea07086c000369e7c3bee7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/2b2e47ffb7d1b2102bbfdf19b1fc1555.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/c8104f0b4edbdea6504a46db082adb44.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/6a1d6a765bfb09bdd9485af1afd1b99d.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 21, 2018, 04:28:44 PM
Random pieces (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/abbb37c3a116607127dad3ffa31498ea.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/e6835a6c979c1668ba97c140ac5e9c80.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/30d19fc51e076ebbaf4a2dd1cf78d7d7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/f4cf026e7c3652b5dd6fa086ece3be32.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/e1b76b09aff46c1e25868c303917e77d.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on July 22, 2018, 05:35:51 PM
Walking stick in progress. Brought the Champ with me today for the file. Made a measuring string to help making the pattern.   (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180722/4e231c6f395cb03a893b5652e5c98672.jpg)

- stoneshank
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on July 22, 2018, 05:42:48 PM
Walking stick in progress. Brought the Champ with me today for the file. Made a measuring string to help making the pattern.   

- stoneshank

The walking is coming along nicely stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 08, 2018, 05:31:19 AM
:like:

I need to modify my Recruit and get started on some carving

I re-profiled the small blade using the Surge file. Straight line from the heel part of the blade to the tip

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on August 08, 2018, 06:55:43 AM
 :like: Great job!  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 08, 2018, 12:16:09 PM
:like: Great job!  :tu:
Cheers!

First attempt at a Chris Lubkemann style rooster

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 09, 2018, 05:42:26 AM
Knife needs to be sharper, tail very hard to do. As a first try it looks a bit like a rooster. Was just going by memory from the little book of whittling.
This has been made out of a piece of apple tree

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 13, 2018, 02:16:01 PM
I spent a bit more time on the blade, got it nice and sharp. I have also put a chisel edge on the cap lifter. The can opener lost its tooth (as long as you don't take too much off it still situation the right height) and screwdriver tip, and got a convex grind, still needs some touch up. I've been working on another rooster, bit bigger, and different wood

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 13, 2018, 02:17:23 PM
Will this stay in portrait?

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 14, 2018, 03:27:29 PM
WOW, TazzieRob! I kind of gave up on posting here as it felt like too few added content to warrant a thread of its own and here you choice and hit it out of the park!

I prefer that shape you got in the blade but I noticed on "proper" carving knives the tilt of the blade is "inwards"and not "outwards" (like yours and mine I made).

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 14, 2018, 03:35:03 PM
Adding a new reply as my first post disappeared due to app crashing :(

Anyways.. My reply came out a bit too aucthorian and teaching, which I didn't mean to.

I pondered the blade tilt reasoning and I guess it is that a inward tilt gives me control and strength earlier and I don't risk to slip and cut myself due to early slip. Added picture with lines and such(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180814/98a8bf67a33186daee69c73e926beeca.jpg)

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180814/77fe07b39d1c9938305ceee6e66c09e5.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 14, 2018, 03:37:48 PM
Knife needs to be sharper, tail very hard to do. As a first try it looks a bit like a rooster. Was just going by memory from the little book of whittling.
This has been made out of a piece of apple tree

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This looks like a carving book example, looks great!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 14, 2018, 03:39:54 PM
Adding picture for obligatory thread picture!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180814/043d6b47b7cd56104941be3c530f3b7e.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on August 14, 2018, 04:09:26 PM
Great work, guys! Makes you want to give it a try, too...

 :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 15, 2018, 02:04:29 AM
WOW, TazzieRob! I kind of gave up on posting here as it felt like too few added content to warrant a thread of its own and here you choice and hit it out of the park!

I prefer that shape you got in the blade but I noticed on "proper" carving knives the tilt of the blade is "inwards"and not "outwards" (like yours and mine I made).

- stoneshank

Thanks Stoneshank! It's something I've been meaning to get into for a while, just needed to pull my finger out and have a go. Please keep sharing your carving  :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 15, 2018, 02:27:38 AM
Adding a new reply as my first post disappeared due to app crashing :(

Anyways.. My reply came out a bit too aucthorian and teaching, which I didn't mean to.

I pondered the blade tilt reasoning and I guess it is that a inward tilt gives me control and strength earlier and I don't risk to slip and cut myself due to early slip. Added picture with lines and such(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180814/98a8bf67a33186daee69c73e926beeca.jpg)

- stoneshank
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180814/77fe07b39d1c9938305ceee6e66c09e5.jpg)

I get what you mean, though small carving knives like the Mora 120 and 106 have a belly and a sweep "outward" to the tip, as you put it. I think this aids in slicing cuts, but for finer detail that's when a straight blade is better, and a thinner blade too. For me, I could have modified the pen blade straight across, but this would have taken more time to file/grind more than double what I took off, and put a decent edge back on. I may do this in the future, but happy to just go with what I have for the moment. Now that I've done it I'm pleased with the result, just had a bit of hesitation at first about taking the plunge. Even if I'd smurfed it up I'm sure I could have still turned it into a useful too.

Sketch of what I'm talking about

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Another benefit of a small straight edge it it is easier to sharpen, no need to tilt the blade to get the tip.

The can opener mod I figured if I didn't like it I could grind off the shark fin and just make a smaller chisel. It is definitely harder to sharpen due to the geometry than the flat screwdriver chisel which is wickedly sharp. I haven't tested it out yet for spoon bowl gouging.

I have another recruit, I could either modify or combine with this one, though I'm interested in trying a Hiker so the saw is incorporated for harvesting material.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 15, 2018, 02:29:23 AM
Knife needs to be sharper, tail very hard to do. As a first try it looks a bit like a rooster. Was just going by memory from the little book of whittling.
This has been made out of a piece of apple tree

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This looks like a carving book example, looks great!

- stoneshank

Thanks mate, I know everyone has to start somewhere and I'm reasonably pleased with this as a first attempt from memory only
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 15, 2018, 02:35:26 AM
Adding picture for obligatory thread picture!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180814/043d6b47b7cd56104941be3c530f3b7e.jpg)

- stoneshank

Thanks for rotating that one  :cheers: I'm liking how this one is turning out even though the wood is not that great. It is Photinia Robusta and gives quite irregular growth shape. I've taken more out of one side to get it to line up with the tail more, though that probably wasn't necessary. Life isn't perfectly symmetrical, I should try and work with the piece I have more than to try and make it do what I want or think I want

I've been watching some carving videos, Doug Outside has quite a few good ones
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 15, 2018, 02:37:59 AM
Great work, guys! Makes you want to give it a try, too...

 :salute: :tu:

Absolutely! Glad I have contributed to the inspiration like others have inspired me here to have a go!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 15, 2018, 02:47:03 AM
Went about the same way as the previous post with the crazy clown.  First the background. A stormy sea with Japanese art inspired clouds. There is also a sail on the left side belonging to the viking explorer ship in picture nr 2.

Picture nr 3 is the mid part . It's meant to be a compass with a silk band in the background ( which disappeared in the noice).

Picture nr 4 is the right part of the foreground. In a "here be dragons " spirit, a giant turtle about to fall on the ship.

Pic 5. Full picture.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/47e9a50800800291377cf57bc64df93c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/9435e1ed4fea07086c000369e7c3bee7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/2b2e47ffb7d1b2102bbfdf19b1fc1555.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/c8104f0b4edbdea6504a46db082adb44.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/6a1d6a765bfb09bdd9485af1afd1b99d.jpg)

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/6a1d6a765bfb09bdd9485af1afd1b99d.jpg)

This is one of my favourites of your work, fantastic job! I love the depth to it, that Viking ship looks so good
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 15, 2018, 11:43:27 AM
Thanks! And Pfrsantos, join in!

Will try to post some pictures but currently trying to make a keychain to my brothers son, and a wall thingie where he can hang his keys. He's .. uhm.. four for years old I think. He's into something called "Paw Patrol" so in trying to, after googling this unlikely band of dog heroes, make something with that. The wall mount is "done"in the rough way and just needs hours spent while the actual keychain failed yesterday, the rough version looked more like a rabbit that a dog (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180815/56193ed30a23a6993e6b45f4922ec87e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180815/38c8f9602da38ab1cd7c363ace795967.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180815/4f35a3b15d8d8c185f6b3ebc652e8038.jpg)

- stoneshank
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 15, 2018, 12:43:30 PM
That's not bad for a first attempt, take what you have done and the next one will be better  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 15, 2018, 01:05:08 PM
The tail is currently my nemesis. The "fan" just isn't working for me. Not sure if I meed to let it dry out first, try more of a feather stick with smaller curls, thin down the stick first or if the wood is just not good for it.

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 15, 2018, 03:05:35 PM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on August 15, 2018, 03:38:03 PM
Very nice examples  :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 16, 2018, 01:16:44 AM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

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Depends on the angle

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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jJRo8MhTMELjUUG3VisWSa6ErWwB39bAL79T7i5Vme5WBY7K7Rz_1V9YFEVKxQZLTILmJDRzggTo3vbENj537jhT9kKMaBfJF_vA9xpR0C6L2WurH4P6oK7QwXER5Q0252ver2UYJgSL6RdpdizyAUBxebkFD2KWpd5xntqvZ1MbDs6kSi0-4lWvKOIXYoBe4KYmIrUplq5fvyF37_XhHSvdWrAqpJ3Lou-UKWxpzU8n9xk8TXRNNJP79Fy6BWyqY87CNIyEP9702cwzhftC6hwmCaZglE4TNW1icQ4fFuCg5HhwJ9IGCgjCgLsHR8L4Fqh1e7ZfWw-INMdCENWjtCFMverqvxWp6HxmfIRDvNujiw-WX_Ut06DMhKDMqo-lchDUA-pnjLT3wETTV8GHQLwXVBSJsDr-z6IRl8F1NPeEY8sCPUoxxzdHOs4fO1NrjpaTSkVEJJmPLFLVjLIyQT4LgAdocRBXihky06DudVlSeicIajMksl3BY_vcbod9o_NTWRNDzrk1tUdR1V3f-5_j30lA1aX3y9tW5rpuQTECyJttqZq6CQtVOtxEiEasVioaExiXDRe4BQNkC7aYrb_1kvZIJOuniei9QD5ds4rgzAX5Q9sQhdMHXDVLTvywMMMu4RxIvDxxFu7RnhfUmDnn7lQoNyCXLw=w731-h1299-no)

I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: styx on August 16, 2018, 10:18:53 AM
that turned out great
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on August 16, 2018, 11:03:00 AM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mAjXspan9nQNAJNBL7w-eSdkckCzgVYDTPh8I1jNn8sz4XOlTM81c6S7yD19LopWb2ROeiFIl_lK3ICKqSM3ZSb8OvMQN2CLHrebrqjgEDioERKnve9m5hOfkkj-CESn1ZISCDaoRuSS7P1hRuEO9q9IG8NGIcyzZccM3e7WRSws5VdixpR_0ApMYNP-X5snoAoLuRhCIjzLvx1tbR8fmu3ZuMW1hyUz9EFOO0H4HdTAvutDX2iICRl6HogK3pNjGzCWIkRwim3xRorjWtJ7pj0VWrqz9RMY6Pvp84cqnmecF15bmF6Z-y2ymSsHT4Fnjw1SmmGtCnIXdkSNk-p5_F2vMVgWdjnoMcp_7wYcOP4frKWxSVzNApnweKULdV3-I-iHGLFT8lXOAVioY2ZqqvU_p0qdZaErZePmIY3KzoOSN8H7hWanTfghdRuATS1mBAxIiitKuOKdLbMcqEP9APVSRXu_ZgCp4Tv87c4Jf9_oAuitZwiWgAjS_abSN9GDhMu2SvTMHOL9Skmq5aF0Qa0sjbndquLN3UoWjp2OTgp-i1NuEGN8C4E2sni8kU1pfO7eAlgbekbdUhGciuF3aqqx4yL3xFE3BZPrA2uU=w775-h1299-no)


Depends on the angle

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Xkj1S2_QJkrl1aRH_5UUJncUwk4-raWkgZQNoqH3YHOVKylBWLb24IEYjJx9y7msOzc2bzdVMlgj6ARid2B9MgjWIj4YeyyxSvN0LVzzs3ape6Y2w6grS7BtGNEKrSYv6GVBKuhxr3VIg8rOr4wj7zKf0hUjsAoHM3CqBc_VdL4_2da7ciF4oprc1CYDPhT38EQAeqiia_cr65Ev4K6QWFlHDY6GfZF_PdZZA28xvpt1poXeSqbhge6f9YJ_apOAZ74vxObhkBwfkK3ztVeMty1nQ23dds5W3ZrHD8qbuQNZzKgNs3hhFEj7S6L782xf5jQAuAwi2xrlFXSil6ydU_EfGPrpMPYmlLFLddCOvf8svJpkvb-Dq7O0qRERsdvTq90tTZl1Qr0-ATF6yPUYNcFNZTvcyPkLfZqej7thFRT7xNCIuVf_jVBJT5vNYaEwEOkI4otu23axyo1bmH_aKKpIAuNNXS1Cr_4LvgHuKN_R9uQY7jMOIK2SNrUpu6AWrg9pa_9DOoaula-5LDuB43_GlLNCLtELM0a25-6e9DtwEyTzZbrr4WSiBUVt6uXIEyOyJ9s4E8vbSDdVgMORzppYXtRXnV2JL7XkVoqWwLBnHw-q8z4YTWxj61LHwCcOIaEgSGVbK05jx_RSMspzoNlYfmHZZZ540g=w879-h1299-no)(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/P5o0YYVpReGvAgOpD5c2II1CbDc3EFCXEOQ7Qxli1H6_wWnCcuguUzoiCp6abqwX9GPAKRYgih5AsvUmqxEZ9oP6lc9svpcfFuG9y_S35VHhhTExYd7_BDoSQqRREGMAp6hZr8pXyEg4JZaQFHyIFyRWb4mL5-8BdIG8BgU4Xw6RCCWCAjVj_OwfQY6dBqWUzGBIALCqU5RR2blrwjrKu01NE7yN9kxv4eYS8nOMh0JBcXt9OmzeD-xshnxN8L4MMxAnchs3G5nmTqwNhE2mVyX3ZbVJ62yKJOVKG0COdJAPJ0oobGO8jxrpoQIwW1jPf0z9a_v3XGBvLoijr4jhxGZLeO7wGv6QiJ76R-ilEHf7SWArxwdF_HYsLeB5XhiKfHB6pxGMhE0uf1eIsNU9eKcKGoktyIdOTfYOoZ19ovuoQofumkSYwDYWuVU_hJnSz42Y2p-dHyudbF1T5KB78h6zy5j9GyAuPoJQonqy_BPFrkuawydq-TzsyrNVxmSra6caR71rsO5mIfjR16m4ez5qI_uH7TfLX4G-l5h7LbkiLdCEZoJPWQGU2N4JMjuVtE9eo_6g866YPX_QtZZry4aIO7Ml8ichrxW-dw4S3Zdz7fxGGlEsxNy1iPfA5bWTVEyfE6DfDbw2g8k_ivBT6RY607dkZn_uhA=w802-h1299-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jJRo8MhTMELjUUG3VisWSa6ErWwB39bAL79T7i5Vme5WBY7K7Rz_1V9YFEVKxQZLTILmJDRzggTo3vbENj537jhT9kKMaBfJF_vA9xpR0C6L2WurH4P6oK7QwXER5Q0252ver2UYJgSL6RdpdizyAUBxebkFD2KWpd5xntqvZ1MbDs6kSi0-4lWvKOIXYoBe4KYmIrUplq5fvyF37_XhHSvdWrAqpJ3Lou-UKWxpzU8n9xk8TXRNNJP79Fy6BWyqY87CNIyEP9702cwzhftC6hwmCaZglE4TNW1icQ4fFuCg5HhwJ9IGCgjCgLsHR8L4Fqh1e7ZfWw-INMdCENWjtCFMverqvxWp6HxmfIRDvNujiw-WX_Ut06DMhKDMqo-lchDUA-pnjLT3wETTV8GHQLwXVBSJsDr-z6IRl8F1NPeEY8sCPUoxxzdHOs4fO1NrjpaTSkVEJJmPLFLVjLIyQT4LgAdocRBXihky06DudVlSeicIajMksl3BY_vcbod9o_NTWRNDzrk1tUdR1V3f-5_j30lA1aX3y9tW5rpuQTECyJttqZq6CQtVOtxEiEasVioaExiXDRe4BQNkC7aYrb_1kvZIJOuniei9QD5ds4rgzAX5Q9sQhdMHXDVLTvywMMMu4RxIvDxxFu7RnhfUmDnn7lQoNyCXLw=w731-h1299-no)

I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

From any angle, that's a pretty nice cock you got there. Huh... rooster. Pretty nice rooster!

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 16, 2018, 12:12:23 PM
that turned out great

 :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 16, 2018, 12:24:10 PM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mAjXspan9nQNAJNBL7w-eSdkckCzgVYDTPh8I1jNn8sz4XOlTM81c6S7yD19LopWb2ROeiFIl_lK3ICKqSM3ZSb8OvMQN2CLHrebrqjgEDioERKnve9m5hOfkkj-CESn1ZISCDaoRuSS7P1hRuEO9q9IG8NGIcyzZccM3e7WRSws5VdixpR_0ApMYNP-X5snoAoLuRhCIjzLvx1tbR8fmu3ZuMW1hyUz9EFOO0H4HdTAvutDX2iICRl6HogK3pNjGzCWIkRwim3xRorjWtJ7pj0VWrqz9RMY6Pvp84cqnmecF15bmF6Z-y2ymSsHT4Fnjw1SmmGtCnIXdkSNk-p5_F2vMVgWdjnoMcp_7wYcOP4frKWxSVzNApnweKULdV3-I-iHGLFT8lXOAVioY2ZqqvU_p0qdZaErZePmIY3KzoOSN8H7hWanTfghdRuATS1mBAxIiitKuOKdLbMcqEP9APVSRXu_ZgCp4Tv87c4Jf9_oAuitZwiWgAjS_abSN9GDhMu2SvTMHOL9Skmq5aF0Qa0sjbndquLN3UoWjp2OTgp-i1NuEGN8C4E2sni8kU1pfO7eAlgbekbdUhGciuF3aqqx4yL3xFE3BZPrA2uU=w775-h1299-no)


Depends on the angle

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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jJRo8MhTMELjUUG3VisWSa6ErWwB39bAL79T7i5Vme5WBY7K7Rz_1V9YFEVKxQZLTILmJDRzggTo3vbENj537jhT9kKMaBfJF_vA9xpR0C6L2WurH4P6oK7QwXER5Q0252ver2UYJgSL6RdpdizyAUBxebkFD2KWpd5xntqvZ1MbDs6kSi0-4lWvKOIXYoBe4KYmIrUplq5fvyF37_XhHSvdWrAqpJ3Lou-UKWxpzU8n9xk8TXRNNJP79Fy6BWyqY87CNIyEP9702cwzhftC6hwmCaZglE4TNW1icQ4fFuCg5HhwJ9IGCgjCgLsHR8L4Fqh1e7ZfWw-INMdCENWjtCFMverqvxWp6HxmfIRDvNujiw-WX_Ut06DMhKDMqo-lchDUA-pnjLT3wETTV8GHQLwXVBSJsDr-z6IRl8F1NPeEY8sCPUoxxzdHOs4fO1NrjpaTSkVEJJmPLFLVjLIyQT4LgAdocRBXihky06DudVlSeicIajMksl3BY_vcbod9o_NTWRNDzrk1tUdR1V3f-5_j30lA1aX3y9tW5rpuQTECyJttqZq6CQtVOtxEiEasVioaExiXDRe4BQNkC7aYrb_1kvZIJOuniei9QD5ds4rgzAX5Q9sQhdMHXDVLTvywMMMu4RxIvDxxFu7RnhfUmDnn7lQoNyCXLw=w731-h1299-no)

I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

From any angle, that's a pretty nice cock you got there. Huh... rooster. Pretty nice rooster!

 :facepalm:

Thanks for the kind complement about my... Rooster...!  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on August 16, 2018, 03:15:03 PM


I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

Nice work TazzieRob! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on August 16, 2018, 04:01:30 PM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mAjXspan9nQNAJNBL7w-eSdkckCzgVYDTPh8I1jNn8sz4XOlTM81c6S7yD19LopWb2ROeiFIl_lK3ICKqSM3ZSb8OvMQN2CLHrebrqjgEDioERKnve9m5hOfkkj-CESn1ZISCDaoRuSS7P1hRuEO9q9IG8NGIcyzZccM3e7WRSws5VdixpR_0ApMYNP-X5snoAoLuRhCIjzLvx1tbR8fmu3ZuMW1hyUz9EFOO0H4HdTAvutDX2iICRl6HogK3pNjGzCWIkRwim3xRorjWtJ7pj0VWrqz9RMY6Pvp84cqnmecF15bmF6Z-y2ymSsHT4Fnjw1SmmGtCnIXdkSNk-p5_F2vMVgWdjnoMcp_7wYcOP4frKWxSVzNApnweKULdV3-I-iHGLFT8lXOAVioY2ZqqvU_p0qdZaErZePmIY3KzoOSN8H7hWanTfghdRuATS1mBAxIiitKuOKdLbMcqEP9APVSRXu_ZgCp4Tv87c4Jf9_oAuitZwiWgAjS_abSN9GDhMu2SvTMHOL9Skmq5aF0Qa0sjbndquLN3UoWjp2OTgp-i1NuEGN8C4E2sni8kU1pfO7eAlgbekbdUhGciuF3aqqx4yL3xFE3BZPrA2uU=w775-h1299-no)


Depends on the angle

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Xkj1S2_QJkrl1aRH_5UUJncUwk4-raWkgZQNoqH3YHOVKylBWLb24IEYjJx9y7msOzc2bzdVMlgj6ARid2B9MgjWIj4YeyyxSvN0LVzzs3ape6Y2w6grS7BtGNEKrSYv6GVBKuhxr3VIg8rOr4wj7zKf0hUjsAoHM3CqBc_VdL4_2da7ciF4oprc1CYDPhT38EQAeqiia_cr65Ev4K6QWFlHDY6GfZF_PdZZA28xvpt1poXeSqbhge6f9YJ_apOAZ74vxObhkBwfkK3ztVeMty1nQ23dds5W3ZrHD8qbuQNZzKgNs3hhFEj7S6L782xf5jQAuAwi2xrlFXSil6ydU_EfGPrpMPYmlLFLddCOvf8svJpkvb-Dq7O0qRERsdvTq90tTZl1Qr0-ATF6yPUYNcFNZTvcyPkLfZqej7thFRT7xNCIuVf_jVBJT5vNYaEwEOkI4otu23axyo1bmH_aKKpIAuNNXS1Cr_4LvgHuKN_R9uQY7jMOIK2SNrUpu6AWrg9pa_9DOoaula-5LDuB43_GlLNCLtELM0a25-6e9DtwEyTzZbrr4WSiBUVt6uXIEyOyJ9s4E8vbSDdVgMORzppYXtRXnV2JL7XkVoqWwLBnHw-q8z4YTWxj61LHwCcOIaEgSGVbK05jx_RSMspzoNlYfmHZZZ540g=w879-h1299-no)(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/P5o0YYVpReGvAgOpD5c2II1CbDc3EFCXEOQ7Qxli1H6_wWnCcuguUzoiCp6abqwX9GPAKRYgih5AsvUmqxEZ9oP6lc9svpcfFuG9y_S35VHhhTExYd7_BDoSQqRREGMAp6hZr8pXyEg4JZaQFHyIFyRWb4mL5-8BdIG8BgU4Xw6RCCWCAjVj_OwfQY6dBqWUzGBIALCqU5RR2blrwjrKu01NE7yN9kxv4eYS8nOMh0JBcXt9OmzeD-xshnxN8L4MMxAnchs3G5nmTqwNhE2mVyX3ZbVJ62yKJOVKG0COdJAPJ0oobGO8jxrpoQIwW1jPf0z9a_v3XGBvLoijr4jhxGZLeO7wGv6QiJ76R-ilEHf7SWArxwdF_HYsLeB5XhiKfHB6pxGMhE0uf1eIsNU9eKcKGoktyIdOTfYOoZ19ovuoQofumkSYwDYWuVU_hJnSz42Y2p-dHyudbF1T5KB78h6zy5j9GyAuPoJQonqy_BPFrkuawydq-TzsyrNVxmSra6caR71rsO5mIfjR16m4ez5qI_uH7TfLX4G-l5h7LbkiLdCEZoJPWQGU2N4JMjuVtE9eo_6g866YPX_QtZZry4aIO7Ml8ichrxW-dw4S3Zdz7fxGGlEsxNy1iPfA5bWTVEyfE6DfDbw2g8k_ivBT6RY607dkZn_uhA=w802-h1299-no)

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I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

From any angle, that's a pretty nice cock you got there. Huh... rooster. Pretty nice rooster!

 :facepalm:

Thanks for the kind complement about my... Rooster...!  :cheers:

Apparently, the smurf filter has some blind spots...

 :whistle:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on August 16, 2018, 04:05:12 PM
Looks excellent TazzieRob  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 16, 2018, 10:09:07 PM


I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

Nice work TazzieRob! :like: :tu: :tu:

Looks excellent TazzieRob  :like: :like: :tu:

Thanks, gents  :hatsoff: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 16, 2018, 10:12:08 PM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mAjXspan9nQNAJNBL7w-eSdkckCzgVYDTPh8I1jNn8sz4XOlTM81c6S7yD19LopWb2ROeiFIl_lK3ICKqSM3ZSb8OvMQN2CLHrebrqjgEDioERKnve9m5hOfkkj-CESn1ZISCDaoRuSS7P1hRuEO9q9IG8NGIcyzZccM3e7WRSws5VdixpR_0ApMYNP-X5snoAoLuRhCIjzLvx1tbR8fmu3ZuMW1hyUz9EFOO0H4HdTAvutDX2iICRl6HogK3pNjGzCWIkRwim3xRorjWtJ7pj0VWrqz9RMY6Pvp84cqnmecF15bmF6Z-y2ymSsHT4Fnjw1SmmGtCnIXdkSNk-p5_F2vMVgWdjnoMcp_7wYcOP4frKWxSVzNApnweKULdV3-I-iHGLFT8lXOAVioY2ZqqvU_p0qdZaErZePmIY3KzoOSN8H7hWanTfghdRuATS1mBAxIiitKuOKdLbMcqEP9APVSRXu_ZgCp4Tv87c4Jf9_oAuitZwiWgAjS_abSN9GDhMu2SvTMHOL9Skmq5aF0Qa0sjbndquLN3UoWjp2OTgp-i1NuEGN8C4E2sni8kU1pfO7eAlgbekbdUhGciuF3aqqx4yL3xFE3BZPrA2uU=w775-h1299-no)


Depends on the angle

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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jJRo8MhTMELjUUG3VisWSa6ErWwB39bAL79T7i5Vme5WBY7K7Rz_1V9YFEVKxQZLTILmJDRzggTo3vbENj537jhT9kKMaBfJF_vA9xpR0C6L2WurH4P6oK7QwXER5Q0252ver2UYJgSL6RdpdizyAUBxebkFD2KWpd5xntqvZ1MbDs6kSi0-4lWvKOIXYoBe4KYmIrUplq5fvyF37_XhHSvdWrAqpJ3Lou-UKWxpzU8n9xk8TXRNNJP79Fy6BWyqY87CNIyEP9702cwzhftC6hwmCaZglE4TNW1icQ4fFuCg5HhwJ9IGCgjCgLsHR8L4Fqh1e7ZfWw-INMdCENWjtCFMverqvxWp6HxmfIRDvNujiw-WX_Ut06DMhKDMqo-lchDUA-pnjLT3wETTV8GHQLwXVBSJsDr-z6IRl8F1NPeEY8sCPUoxxzdHOs4fO1NrjpaTSkVEJJmPLFLVjLIyQT4LgAdocRBXihky06DudVlSeicIajMksl3BY_vcbod9o_NTWRNDzrk1tUdR1V3f-5_j30lA1aX3y9tW5rpuQTECyJttqZq6CQtVOtxEiEasVioaExiXDRe4BQNkC7aYrb_1kvZIJOuniei9QD5ds4rgzAX5Q9sQhdMHXDVLTvywMMMu4RxIvDxxFu7RnhfUmDnn7lQoNyCXLw=w731-h1299-no)

I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

From any angle, that's a pretty nice cock you got there. Huh... rooster. Pretty nice rooster!

 :facepalm:

Thanks for the kind complement about my... Rooster...!  :cheers:

Apparently, the smurf filter has some blind spots...

 :whistle:

Ha ha, you were expecting it to change it to smurf?  :rofl:

Not all meanings for cock are phallic  :angel:  :pok:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Mini on August 16, 2018, 10:14:51 PM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mAjXspan9nQNAJNBL7w-eSdkckCzgVYDTPh8I1jNn8sz4XOlTM81c6S7yD19LopWb2ROeiFIl_lK3ICKqSM3ZSb8OvMQN2CLHrebrqjgEDioERKnve9m5hOfkkj-CESn1ZISCDaoRuSS7P1hRuEO9q9IG8NGIcyzZccM3e7WRSws5VdixpR_0ApMYNP-X5snoAoLuRhCIjzLvx1tbR8fmu3ZuMW1hyUz9EFOO0H4HdTAvutDX2iICRl6HogK3pNjGzCWIkRwim3xRorjWtJ7pj0VWrqz9RMY6Pvp84cqnmecF15bmF6Z-y2ymSsHT4Fnjw1SmmGtCnIXdkSNk-p5_F2vMVgWdjnoMcp_7wYcOP4frKWxSVzNApnweKULdV3-I-iHGLFT8lXOAVioY2ZqqvU_p0qdZaErZePmIY3KzoOSN8H7hWanTfghdRuATS1mBAxIiitKuOKdLbMcqEP9APVSRXu_ZgCp4Tv87c4Jf9_oAuitZwiWgAjS_abSN9GDhMu2SvTMHOL9Skmq5aF0Qa0sjbndquLN3UoWjp2OTgp-i1NuEGN8C4E2sni8kU1pfO7eAlgbekbdUhGciuF3aqqx4yL3xFE3BZPrA2uU=w775-h1299-no)


Depends on the angle

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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jJRo8MhTMELjUUG3VisWSa6ErWwB39bAL79T7i5Vme5WBY7K7Rz_1V9YFEVKxQZLTILmJDRzggTo3vbENj537jhT9kKMaBfJF_vA9xpR0C6L2WurH4P6oK7QwXER5Q0252ver2UYJgSL6RdpdizyAUBxebkFD2KWpd5xntqvZ1MbDs6kSi0-4lWvKOIXYoBe4KYmIrUplq5fvyF37_XhHSvdWrAqpJ3Lou-UKWxpzU8n9xk8TXRNNJP79Fy6BWyqY87CNIyEP9702cwzhftC6hwmCaZglE4TNW1icQ4fFuCg5HhwJ9IGCgjCgLsHR8L4Fqh1e7ZfWw-INMdCENWjtCFMverqvxWp6HxmfIRDvNujiw-WX_Ut06DMhKDMqo-lchDUA-pnjLT3wETTV8GHQLwXVBSJsDr-z6IRl8F1NPeEY8sCPUoxxzdHOs4fO1NrjpaTSkVEJJmPLFLVjLIyQT4LgAdocRBXihky06DudVlSeicIajMksl3BY_vcbod9o_NTWRNDzrk1tUdR1V3f-5_j30lA1aX3y9tW5rpuQTECyJttqZq6CQtVOtxEiEasVioaExiXDRe4BQNkC7aYrb_1kvZIJOuniei9QD5ds4rgzAX5Q9sQhdMHXDVLTvywMMMu4RxIvDxxFu7RnhfUmDnn7lQoNyCXLw=w731-h1299-no)

I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

Great!! If only I was able to do an half of what you did!  :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 17, 2018, 01:26:59 AM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mAjXspan9nQNAJNBL7w-eSdkckCzgVYDTPh8I1jNn8sz4XOlTM81c6S7yD19LopWb2ROeiFIl_lK3ICKqSM3ZSb8OvMQN2CLHrebrqjgEDioERKnve9m5hOfkkj-CESn1ZISCDaoRuSS7P1hRuEO9q9IG8NGIcyzZccM3e7WRSws5VdixpR_0ApMYNP-X5snoAoLuRhCIjzLvx1tbR8fmu3ZuMW1hyUz9EFOO0H4HdTAvutDX2iICRl6HogK3pNjGzCWIkRwim3xRorjWtJ7pj0VWrqz9RMY6Pvp84cqnmecF15bmF6Z-y2ymSsHT4Fnjw1SmmGtCnIXdkSNk-p5_F2vMVgWdjnoMcp_7wYcOP4frKWxSVzNApnweKULdV3-I-iHGLFT8lXOAVioY2ZqqvU_p0qdZaErZePmIY3KzoOSN8H7hWanTfghdRuATS1mBAxIiitKuOKdLbMcqEP9APVSRXu_ZgCp4Tv87c4Jf9_oAuitZwiWgAjS_abSN9GDhMu2SvTMHOL9Skmq5aF0Qa0sjbndquLN3UoWjp2OTgp-i1NuEGN8C4E2sni8kU1pfO7eAlgbekbdUhGciuF3aqqx4yL3xFE3BZPrA2uU=w775-h1299-no)


Depends on the angle

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I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

Great!! If only I was able to do an half of what you did!  :like:

Then you'd be going off half cocked!  :facepalm:

Sorry, Mini, thanks for the complement. I'm only starting, myself. Just have a go, if you are having a try at least you're doing it, and the more you do the better you can get. You also don't have to judge yourself on someone else's ability. My biggest tip though, make sure your knife is sharp, the second rooster was easier because I took the time to refine the edge more  :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on August 17, 2018, 12:28:05 PM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

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Depends on the angle

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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jJRo8MhTMELjUUG3VisWSa6ErWwB39bAL79T7i5Vme5WBY7K7Rz_1V9YFEVKxQZLTILmJDRzggTo3vbENj537jhT9kKMaBfJF_vA9xpR0C6L2WurH4P6oK7QwXER5Q0252ver2UYJgSL6RdpdizyAUBxebkFD2KWpd5xntqvZ1MbDs6kSi0-4lWvKOIXYoBe4KYmIrUplq5fvyF37_XhHSvdWrAqpJ3Lou-UKWxpzU8n9xk8TXRNNJP79Fy6BWyqY87CNIyEP9702cwzhftC6hwmCaZglE4TNW1icQ4fFuCg5HhwJ9IGCgjCgLsHR8L4Fqh1e7ZfWw-INMdCENWjtCFMverqvxWp6HxmfIRDvNujiw-WX_Ut06DMhKDMqo-lchDUA-pnjLT3wETTV8GHQLwXVBSJsDr-z6IRl8F1NPeEY8sCPUoxxzdHOs4fO1NrjpaTSkVEJJmPLFLVjLIyQT4LgAdocRBXihky06DudVlSeicIajMksl3BY_vcbod9o_NTWRNDzrk1tUdR1V3f-5_j30lA1aX3y9tW5rpuQTECyJttqZq6CQtVOtxEiEasVioaExiXDRe4BQNkC7aYrb_1kvZIJOuniei9QD5ds4rgzAX5Q9sQhdMHXDVLTvywMMMu4RxIvDxxFu7RnhfUmDnn7lQoNyCXLw=w731-h1299-no)

I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

From any angle, that's a pretty nice cock you got there. Huh... rooster. Pretty nice rooster!

 :facepalm:

Thanks for the kind complement about my... Rooster...!  :cheers:

Apparently, the smurf filter has some blind spots...

 :whistle:

Ha ha, you were expecting it to change it to smurf?  :rofl:

Not all meanings for cock are phallic  :angel:  :pok:

Eheheheh... you said "phallic"...

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on August 17, 2018, 12:28:52 PM
Looks good to me though!

- stoneshank

Haha, cheers! Looks can be deceiving, though...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mAjXspan9nQNAJNBL7w-eSdkckCzgVYDTPh8I1jNn8sz4XOlTM81c6S7yD19LopWb2ROeiFIl_lK3ICKqSM3ZSb8OvMQN2CLHrebrqjgEDioERKnve9m5hOfkkj-CESn1ZISCDaoRuSS7P1hRuEO9q9IG8NGIcyzZccM3e7WRSws5VdixpR_0ApMYNP-X5snoAoLuRhCIjzLvx1tbR8fmu3ZuMW1hyUz9EFOO0H4HdTAvutDX2iICRl6HogK3pNjGzCWIkRwim3xRorjWtJ7pj0VWrqz9RMY6Pvp84cqnmecF15bmF6Z-y2ymSsHT4Fnjw1SmmGtCnIXdkSNk-p5_F2vMVgWdjnoMcp_7wYcOP4frKWxSVzNApnweKULdV3-I-iHGLFT8lXOAVioY2ZqqvU_p0qdZaErZePmIY3KzoOSN8H7hWanTfghdRuATS1mBAxIiitKuOKdLbMcqEP9APVSRXu_ZgCp4Tv87c4Jf9_oAuitZwiWgAjS_abSN9GDhMu2SvTMHOL9Skmq5aF0Qa0sjbndquLN3UoWjp2OTgp-i1NuEGN8C4E2sni8kU1pfO7eAlgbekbdUhGciuF3aqqx4yL3xFE3BZPrA2uU=w775-h1299-no)


Depends on the angle

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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jJRo8MhTMELjUUG3VisWSa6ErWwB39bAL79T7i5Vme5WBY7K7Rz_1V9YFEVKxQZLTILmJDRzggTo3vbENj537jhT9kKMaBfJF_vA9xpR0C6L2WurH4P6oK7QwXER5Q0252ver2UYJgSL6RdpdizyAUBxebkFD2KWpd5xntqvZ1MbDs6kSi0-4lWvKOIXYoBe4KYmIrUplq5fvyF37_XhHSvdWrAqpJ3Lou-UKWxpzU8n9xk8TXRNNJP79Fy6BWyqY87CNIyEP9702cwzhftC6hwmCaZglE4TNW1icQ4fFuCg5HhwJ9IGCgjCgLsHR8L4Fqh1e7ZfWw-INMdCENWjtCFMverqvxWp6HxmfIRDvNujiw-WX_Ut06DMhKDMqo-lchDUA-pnjLT3wETTV8GHQLwXVBSJsDr-z6IRl8F1NPeEY8sCPUoxxzdHOs4fO1NrjpaTSkVEJJmPLFLVjLIyQT4LgAdocRBXihky06DudVlSeicIajMksl3BY_vcbod9o_NTWRNDzrk1tUdR1V3f-5_j30lA1aX3y9tW5rpuQTECyJttqZq6CQtVOtxEiEasVioaExiXDRe4BQNkC7aYrb_1kvZIJOuniei9QD5ds4rgzAX5Q9sQhdMHXDVLTvywMMMu4RxIvDxxFu7RnhfUmDnn7lQoNyCXLw=w731-h1299-no)

I think it's a combination of the tail being too thick to start with and the wood. I just need to get some sticks and practice my feathers, too.

Great!! If only I was able to do an half of what you did!  :like:

Then you'd be going off half cocked! 
:facepalm:

Sorry, Mini, thanks for the complement. I'm only starting, myself. Just have a go, if you are having a try at least you're doing it, and the more you do the better you can get. You also don't have to judge yourself on someone else's ability. My biggest tip though, make sure your knife is sharp, the second rooster was easier because I took the time to refine the edge more  :salute:

 :D :D :D :D

Nicely done!

 :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 20, 2018, 02:33:37 PM
A few new and a few reposts, if you excuse me. I've linseed oiled a few pieces.

#1 the grim reaper, nothing new but in very content with it
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/7ca2c3524a56c530b385b530052a456b.jpg)

#2 a small cup/spoon

  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/e88b52b26ec38b1541fa1b810c33f7cb.jpg)




#3 the pictures of an almost paperthin spoon
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/1835a6cdd7d4bdb129de3f75dfd3813e.jpg) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/8cb904f9bee40475d7a594f3b73a6b97.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/19fb5c1d820cf77d73ff95f950837569.jpg)

#4 a keychain hook to place conveniently on a wall, within reach for my neffie, he is 4 and loves "PAW Patrol" this is, hopefully, the firefighter 'Marshall'.
 (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/ea6a9a9ac13d9ed3827c20cf1a1156f3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/861aec4f7156024778f61542ddee8af5.jpg)

- stoneshank
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on August 20, 2018, 02:35:35 PM
Excellent work stoneshank  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 20, 2018, 02:42:36 PM
Excellent work stoneshank  :like: :tu:
Thanks! I try

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: VICMAN on August 20, 2018, 09:56:57 PM
A few new and a few reposts, if you excuse me. I've linseed oiled a few pieces.


- stoneshank

Nice work and pics stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 21, 2018, 02:45:45 AM
A few new and a few reposts, if you excuse me. I've linseed oiled a few pieces.


- stoneshank

Nice work and pics stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:

Damn, that Grim Reaper gives me the chills!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on August 21, 2018, 01:17:38 PM
A few new and a few reposts, if you excuse me. I've linseed oiled a few pieces.


- stoneshank

Nice work and pics stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:

Damn, that Grim Reaper gives me the chills!

Really?! Not me...

Show content
I think it's to die for!

:dd:  :whistle:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 21, 2018, 04:08:35 PM
A few new and a few reposts, if you excuse me. I've linseed oiled a few pieces.


- stoneshank

Nice work and pics stoneshank! :like: :tu: :tu:

Damn, that Grim Reaper gives me the chills!

Really?! Not me...

Show content
I think it's to die for!

:dd:  :whistle:

They're multiplying, and I'm losing control
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on August 22, 2018, 12:26:21 AM
LOL the grim executive reaps another victim!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 23, 2018, 02:09:05 AM
Since my Chris Lubkemann books are in storage whilst we move house, I want to get some balsa wood (bass wood not common in Australia) and have a go at some figures. A forum suggested that Jelutong is a close equivalent to basswood in Aus, but I've never heard of it before, let alone if it is even available in Tasmania. I could also have a go at a spoon. I have a tree stump in my back yard that is about the right height as a chopping block for doing some axe work
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 27, 2018, 01:36:07 PM
Got some balsa blocks to have a play with. The method for starting a cut seems to be go very shallow on the first cut or the wood either compresses and rounds the corner off or splits out easy. Not the biggest fan as hard to cut cleanly but then I could learn to get the knife even sharper (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/bd5aa3bf25b64697f6dc5da1b2b640fb.jpg)

Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on August 27, 2018, 01:37:40 PM
Looks good TazzieRob :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 27, 2018, 01:39:25 PM
Looks good TazzieRob :like: :tu:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 29, 2018, 02:20:38 AM
Sharpened again and had another go. I have a better tip on the knife now, and I need to watch I don't go too deep

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R3u4H2z7SFyziSnZV8UV38Sj8gxRLNPci-ziZ_yTql23Nl0G-g5QlLu2C6Ti9elMF-jMoRYmFOTWDiqEqIE6bO0b6p2voTko1qI1Bv0GllIxLv0svHT9CDFcTAkb-vXerDFzurM0zYeXTVfpCU_xYOWMw479mi2iSPeUSHS8In9iLNZTlU3wv-uPw8eUtlVH-Lsrq_7kv3gsYAw8hK2_3mLyA0hDiD8ZpQzNKbh5Bk2aom13_rz7dSiIPDFuGCt1Tg2HOeJYw6Jnd0TyioWf01SapkfXmTNHmm6m9irYqKPR6kgW6UC5YDR-KyHO6Rt-VNoJJ3P9c77EN5F-SHztsMZmQklyldDI7AMfjgodBBiMtdLw4oEhtxpsi2Wfj-GmzaUrwVbvIlIc2m_MjtuU-5pVvXtOr2PVxX_PvM2bzU6e1gxAFNgPGlcJEFkjN99UOQU7BFR3XLACPzrUy0X8vMg2mtvru6xCsKD0vYSamTgOn3gFdDOXo_LdWw1wUimQhirjmkMZfKqk6itAtNWxgXwsRRhXfcNyX-OLcMIT66wIyCztbcUseUr6UC6WhW4Jlhfw5dZdmxtxooCisinzoF1gmKwGDnV1QrYUOUsyoZoKDbZzboLADh8WSLkT7_zC=w2310-h1299-no)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on September 01, 2018, 12:55:28 PM
Sharpened again and had another go. I have a better tip on the knife now, and I need to watch I don't go too deep

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R3u4H2z7SFyziSnZV8UV38Sj8gxRLNPci-ziZ_yTql23Nl0G-g5QlLu2C6Ti9elMF-jMoRYmFOTWDiqEqIE6bO0b6p2voTko1qI1Bv0GllIxLv0svHT9CDFcTAkb-vXerDFzurM0zYeXTVfpCU_xYOWMw479mi2iSPeUSHS8In9iLNZTlU3wv-uPw8eUtlVH-Lsrq_7kv3gsYAw8hK2_3mLyA0hDiD8ZpQzNKbh5Bk2aom13_rz7dSiIPDFuGCt1Tg2HOeJYw6Jnd0TyioWf01SapkfXmTNHmm6m9irYqKPR6kgW6UC5YDR-KyHO6Rt-VNoJJ3P9c77EN5F-SHztsMZmQklyldDI7AMfjgodBBiMtdLw4oEhtxpsi2Wfj-GmzaUrwVbvIlIc2m_MjtuU-5pVvXtOr2PVxX_PvM2bzU6e1gxAFNgPGlcJEFkjN99UOQU7BFR3XLACPzrUy0X8vMg2mtvru6xCsKD0vYSamTgOn3gFdDOXo_LdWw1wUimQhirjmkMZfKqk6itAtNWxgXwsRRhXfcNyX-OLcMIT66wIyCztbcUseUr6UC6WhW4Jlhfw5dZdmxtxooCisinzoF1gmKwGDnV1QrYUOUsyoZoKDbZzboLADh8WSLkT7_zC=w2310-h1299-no)
Only me the picture don't load for?

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 01, 2018, 01:48:50 PM
Sharpened again and had another go. I have a better tip on the knife now, and I need to watch I don't go too deep

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R3u4H2z7SFyziSnZV8UV38Sj8gxRLNPci-ziZ_yTql23Nl0G-g5QlLu2C6Ti9elMF-jMoRYmFOTWDiqEqIE6bO0b6p2voTko1qI1Bv0GllIxLv0svHT9CDFcTAkb-vXerDFzurM0zYeXTVfpCU_xYOWMw479mi2iSPeUSHS8In9iLNZTlU3wv-uPw8eUtlVH-Lsrq_7kv3gsYAw8hK2_3mLyA0hDiD8ZpQzNKbh5Bk2aom13_rz7dSiIPDFuGCt1Tg2HOeJYw6Jnd0TyioWf01SapkfXmTNHmm6m9irYqKPR6kgW6UC5YDR-KyHO6Rt-VNoJJ3P9c77EN5F-SHztsMZmQklyldDI7AMfjgodBBiMtdLw4oEhtxpsi2Wfj-GmzaUrwVbvIlIc2m_MjtuU-5pVvXtOr2PVxX_PvM2bzU6e1gxAFNgPGlcJEFkjN99UOQU7BFR3XLACPzrUy0X8vMg2mtvru6xCsKD0vYSamTgOn3gFdDOXo_LdWw1wUimQhirjmkMZfKqk6itAtNWxgXwsRRhXfcNyX-OLcMIT66wIyCztbcUseUr6UC6WhW4Jlhfw5dZdmxtxooCisinzoF1gmKwGDnV1QrYUOUsyoZoKDbZzboLADh8WSLkT7_zC=w2310-h1299-no)
Only me the picture don't load for?

- stoneshank
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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 01, 2018, 02:25:38 PM
Very nice! That one looks destined to be on a friendship staff!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 02, 2018, 07:56:45 AM
Sharpened again and had another go. I have a better tip on the knife now, and I need to watch I don't go too deep

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R3u4H2z7SFyziSnZV8UV38Sj8gxRLNPci-ziZ_yTql23Nl0G-g5QlLu2C6Ti9elMF-jMoRYmFOTWDiqEqIE6bO0b6p2voTko1qI1Bv0GllIxLv0svHT9CDFcTAkb-vXerDFzurM0zYeXTVfpCU_xYOWMw479mi2iSPeUSHS8In9iLNZTlU3wv-uPw8eUtlVH-Lsrq_7kv3gsYAw8hK2_3mLyA0hDiD8ZpQzNKbh5Bk2aom13_rz7dSiIPDFuGCt1Tg2HOeJYw6Jnd0TyioWf01SapkfXmTNHmm6m9irYqKPR6kgW6UC5YDR-KyHO6Rt-VNoJJ3P9c77EN5F-SHztsMZmQklyldDI7AMfjgodBBiMtdLw4oEhtxpsi2Wfj-GmzaUrwVbvIlIc2m_MjtuU-5pVvXtOr2PVxX_PvM2bzU6e1gxAFNgPGlcJEFkjN99UOQU7BFR3XLACPzrUy0X8vMg2mtvru6xCsKD0vYSamTgOn3gFdDOXo_LdWw1wUimQhirjmkMZfKqk6itAtNWxgXwsRRhXfcNyX-OLcMIT66wIyCztbcUseUr6UC6WhW4Jlhfw5dZdmxtxooCisinzoF1gmKwGDnV1QrYUOUsyoZoKDbZzboLADh8WSLkT7_zC=w2310-h1299-no)
Only me the picture don't load for?

- stoneshank
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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 02, 2018, 07:58:13 AM
Very nice! That one looks destined to be on a friendship staff!  :hatsoff:

Cheers!  :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 03, 2018, 04:33:09 AM
Hopefully this one shows up Stoneshank!

Using Doug Outside's video on carving a bear. I split two sides off the block I had with the main blade to give better dimensions. This is about an inch square, 25mm down from 35mm and 65mm tall.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6m7socS-6hG5yyxDRQCjB6gL4f4qSgaXSqaXG9jwCwirfrF-Kp-rE5UhemGf_iutmyCySL8peVFnXRY-OAce7SUvUUZbBoLgq-Rm7Dt7vYfqEV8rnofBsrmB7zatOBzD1-nb-EA8uzeYMlSfTcnNt3VzqCD2AJhKK8NRkh3VOYnhWf5mxhEhod9p1yGMq_ADNbj4odOfdTSlevI3Js2k9BFF69VECiaYkmXLK5QCw6CbsWKRzy1JFR71aV8sS_-GU5y1eHbB1kWjE-Nzr0Zeg9czkOix6838P4CoTs9D8B4GhQfoE_ISjlS2W7o4dgFCgw6zTaM8L-eESIobmVsThX_Y0Y78tJnHV88V_ZWtuFPoYsPj4B-1DqC0eHconqYbsLxikdKWOzFWZd6Qz6oFrgrrx7vNO_CvgvRrx6hNjPwlf_HATj_o8V-wH9qoBVh2ManPHnzZmi0W9IZ3pqX3CXFk5HLxITbcU3wXg6NUWwcC_JVLP5mbJ99nEGvrqnbb_-qk_hVjRWK8bUnOk7FQwo66FkWgC6zawuNQ-jxEksxA_3NEcP5eZNrD67c6Sm9tT5zDhw6mmUeH_N12yNC8VqKwImIGUNSZKeH-LLedICB3eM5WHMljjRf4FWrH3IpY0paMYftVfFQdYm9G0A6cXKnFiRlQetrdVN_Z8ahJvTrhNKrnIXqG234Jgg=w1680-h1299-no)

I need to hone to a finer grit than the ceramic side of my DC4 sharpening stone before stropping to get rid of those scratches on the edge. They're a lot more obvious with that filter. I have some finer grits of wet and dry sand paper I can wrap around it.

Just pull the trigger on a Hiker to modify into a whittling knife. The Recruit is nice, I just want to see if the 91mm will fit better into my XL size 10 hands
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 03, 2018, 12:42:13 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 03, 2018, 02:55:34 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on September 03, 2018, 04:58:35 PM
Wow, that bear and and the wood spirits looks amazing, I can't do those geometric ones that nice. I can recommend the 100 mm gardener ones, they are easy to reshape and they quite sure in hand. They are chisel ground though, both for goods and worse.

It's easy to get laser sharp and easy in general to hand sharpen in a pocket dc4 etc. Bad side is that it's a bit tricky to get full control at start - it's like playing football with a limp ish, but it is easy to get over and eventually it's to your advantage

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 05, 2018, 04:04:49 AM
:popcorn:
:iagree: :like:

Cheers Guys, not much progress, I deepened the nose and face and ears and coloured the nose with a biro

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7MczFvRFt51Zl4aldOADD9ehQl1l9eGPZ4qCrkBRPpsRK_4Zrqruqo2fXhrpq6tEqwceadJc117xb9GQNkqghQrgBOnnWH-k6SSlxi1Esq6vi-xIQ-Nvvp229r2PzvyCPHT645OufoBzOi2e-6NrEos-4ClMB-i-tWMfLmWO4Td0qSxJgIS-m8w-WvrdjGFR-o0yw3lQIeRY9EfFi5YR6ijtjmh_2R1qve3h_psC9u4tPXz-pzJchOm7iWw6v-80vNTcGThCq2xOBv1nWMtxW-7NfMbzZ_5NT_EUwilgwB6gQdJcVinAUTmX90-iCc9PSPrSzFo4pCLxzkxrwFO0KGhjpFgb_x6RStkSumjtwGhBKH61rWaD32Iu-J6X3mCMD1khYgraVCsEGZ3yiA2HR-x0fHIuQJgzjqnDQj5oHvgssu57mKxG-BJ4v6OFNoDCnZWhpiEJDkkCmCssLkfNFhN1edXWv91hMUH7pDsVCZCqjrk1Cv1kjtSrghaUE9l046BWqZzDXKImfJers9L_zY4hasQSm9BtRHBs4r00wNLGXhoWCPihu4QSKYfRMO37N-kp7jeRXRU520kXO2yaOSufw_7UgK_rt8PpgrViz23PYakkd4BUOthC3tq14oorZ8snoY56nsn95HGw1tXQPsbfzwJteFpD2oOKG72arg__JG8aSdDajf-Xag=w2310-h1299-no)

Wow, that bear and and the wood spirits looks amazing, I can't do those geometric ones that nice. I can recommend the 100 mm gardener ones, they are easy to reshape and they quite sure in hand. They are chisel ground though, both for goods and worse.

It's easy to get laser sharp and easy in general to hand sharpen in a pocket dc4 etc. Bad side is that it's a bit tricky to get full control at start - it's like playing football with a limp ish, but it is easy to get over and eventually it's to your advantage

- stoneshank



 :cheers: It is a work in progress, I need to watch the video again. I'll see how I go with the Hiker before trying a Gardener, but will keep it in mind. The edge is still nice and sharp, just need to strop it to bring it back. The scratches are more form than function, really.
I think it's be a fraction easier on something a tad wider so I don't need to angle the knife 45 degrees to engage the whole edge
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 05, 2018, 06:57:22 AM
Coming along great!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Lonewoodzman on September 05, 2018, 10:49:25 PM
Whittling a keychain slingshot! Phwaaap! 😁
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 05, 2018, 11:43:06 PM
Oh my, this is going to be neat!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on September 06, 2018, 01:56:23 PM
Coming along great!

+1

 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on September 06, 2018, 01:56:43 PM
Oh my, this is going to be neat!

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/JovialPlumpArgentineruddyduck-size_restricted.gif)

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 06, 2018, 02:10:03 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 07, 2018, 02:13:10 AM
Whittling a keychain slingshot! Phwaaap! 😁

Nice start  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Lonewoodzman on September 07, 2018, 05:30:35 AM
Whittling a keychain slingshot! Phwaaap! 😁

Nice start  :tu:

Thx!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on September 07, 2018, 02:16:11 PM
Been totally out of inspiration as of late but I'll get back on the horse soon enough. So enjoyable to see others work here. Looks great!

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 08, 2018, 01:48:32 AM
Been totally out of inspiration as of late but I'll get back on the horse soon enough. So enjoyable to see others work here. Looks great!

- stoneshank

 :salute:

We'll be here, mate
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 13, 2018, 06:21:13 AM
Mucking around on the weekend, still had some apple tree off cuts. Used the Bahco Carpenters Knife (Mora Companion) to make the bigger one, Cadet to make the smaller one

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/G7xSAbbfCdP6Ac3T6KE8KDQTTvXW6Zjoee5Iznzyu1fbglgT1qbTrhHNES-hMgMzVgngxHvfaVO-4c8bM3J3nUcKr17rW_ltZK-11D64-2-TfU9fTycxg6qOmuP2B7xEVqGACWF14B6GNpPmEs7ZnKceiIboortDCbmZQCxQSDRndFFocEA1VNMhQnrywHuDtwPVUaAwNBClxQlvTMqRD8UyUC4UntkLUho9VJXjoUX51aq0IVaxZl15DhES6D4v8NfKaF5sl_GO_zQV2pgwWu1XZXoIB6pTK7UDSGZApvNn7deZKxy2-nceroffvY9sk7pkGb87isg-c4b2CLeNANlVVf7alB2-Cu8R85lFoKB2HBnrYDu0dLQt9W1nJ-FDR4q2ynd4ZtRtgI9_tVsKy6LWapW1IYUNgHk6MKONGnroXTMWqNcznQXg38RYJvn7NS3t7m2Mjam0Uqlr4p60oQkFoV7Eiupg3-dCblMbOpNaPILWPgcEjJ1bvDosJw6bIYzYyfDLl7CP2NALbPmsX5QYolcROCzxOw_ZYwEBaN7YTgpSDwE1J4eW9td9npkA7-V5jYkfe1TgFUeoXRkGHx9Ajpxi_iCEg8ivb0qF7PGW8phsTxqta04A3benvhG_=w2310-h1299-no)

Tidied up with the Recruit and used an orange highlighter, red and black permanent markers to give the smaller one a bit of colour

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SfLWbLie-0uO5Df1gU8nROyYH9T4TSmjKffTXyEPusqM99w4h7wxU0tI6EBnyx82fxluXahkrVTmDHxzLHxJXpETFrLI7G0UhxfkTr6havhktWntJ49-E4VhXa3PosPlmjbl-_ZsKgRlqivlwcGZ7SY6rFzai3IBla0tmyIXceGRnPZuL8maLWYcf7YBJjyjvlzgiH_e4qsFXKfL85fQAkG2MtniEm80yRFJSwAr3qZhhags5u9STlDlZKlLDbQGHA_TwRp1YCN72OecVL5Y7rc4QmyZDKNy6olYNmZ-9W-DOtyWPnTiCHEktCfWfoYUvSDmhSdmIix-uB6rA5soof--Ld-RdnyZj-rkLyBa6W1Xzkc05bLUiuJWVrvLoot67_Q0zI6KaE0QB4jFed7Nn3DVyfhfrmB-zci4TXWsdYVhoODgKrzIyfBQ3hGgCxm1NvRD706twVvm8MDkRBC3jsF69kKOBTejECl5xpuNz_8_wafzfO0CM8G2oI6_gPggOBV7iGVfWxXYbxvGdaL9yVlULZOnG-YLNRiD47d3sG-ziNraoZCnoiDWBEmaMTHa3_UMLPGpoJoejUSvL4TVwnNnJKpw5Vz21eCJt65OX3xQ4FyFOcCQqAb9InAbPfr98Keo02O_cONV45W50QSSbZ9iYD4NT620QGsZNCRnMS6YAu5wgLhFMn7VEQ=w1363-h1299-no)

My Hiker arrived earlier in the week  :mail: so have ground off the lanyard ring and modified the small blade. Tip - if using a grinder (bench or hand held) to grind off the lanyard ring, it would pay to wrap something like masking tape around everything you don't want ground bits of metal in. I made things a bit crunchy afterwards  :facepalm:  :oops:  :whistle:

I can tell the difference, the Hiker fills the hand a bit better than the Recruit. The Recruit feels like a small detail knife in comparison

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9_F1EFukihLJPYotL7RPOsoI1FdhNtEPwdAwifSpm75K8az_tMxoAgib2_-cTcWxnC9nSx84gBsovomcZ3J4T9bEPecXRDfi3HuFYkX8nnJow1Dp4rVu-MYwSLcITKGnxRqUPb_rc-B5oGbS65g-ii2e1WAqZ37ZVjvyRXqatbzmvysN9ga5uJe1elptdxfu9rgsxEfjLQdZe6W6OYX2yMRPtIRuQKOxa4nG1SV9ZzRNU3_nmVRln47TwFGYLI5RjtH89HdSOCO1OdWeH3UDIojso3Wx_jKH6xsiCRq44nh-Aj5Ik7cSw9NQcS0LME-Fx9BgE6QC6IpRkTDSwG2xYc-TG7w4cKjXvc8DaeJPemEwYNp_4SgZr9G9UmTSnjlek4PMI2l2M4dS9FgVP7bBcuOxQDnpQVW7bkydyWhjAjOClsU7hswx4rQ-PguSgBZDSzzSSClUVKyahOXHMPlRMxt9Od52kZmvSgq7X832scpo17BZBnM4yhdbdyvc8Ze6V4BZzFS9582TKu29Izn0Ly8rd3VROmFUD_dlZ6eOuTpBgJupAVN-riAtf49zqFYEkO1s8TmxHVNwNu0zn3uAXbC5N2_rex4tbWhJzb7qrFd3A_cHwCZ2pECn0zQ4pSHI=w2310-h1299-no)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 13, 2018, 03:04:04 PM
Nice whittling there. I wonder how they would look with neon color highlighters...hummm.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 14, 2018, 01:35:45 AM
Nice whittling there. I wonder how they would look with neon color highlighters...hummm.

Thanks Rapidray. That orange is pretty bright. I'm sure there's a way to tone it down with some antiquing style paint or boot polish or something
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 14, 2018, 02:45:08 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 19, 2018, 01:12:44 AM
I think I've done enough with this little bear. I could give him some v-cuts for fur, but the wood grain kind of looks like fur anyway. I'm pretty happy as a first attempt

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zklZMvAxGzRtTsNYnQosdMfDg21KxNqDPVau7TpvnfyXy4Gt77yA5DHXGL4MQaCx7u-v1v4atxgimQY6NltTph-3WZki5eldiOYj0R3p9cKgUuhOHyyga-Ds2LXe7qqpYzeIq0OZ9I8SyRMjT9K_PVz5xzx4joGHcJwFWv0XXFE32lLZalS23Au0rfm4l9Uua6ffaTdI8EC-a6uRWwbUpZuXN2aFHYVSQb5IIu7_3XP67VL6Nmnxbq71Tpma858eDAwcFeDuIkvSwyEf_ESmwkXRLquQ6svH7A3M7_MEzjj1bZ7BSh7PflHn3myB6406KYNg-CseMALwzl802wZHbLwCb7ke40OPdB5ltyv7c9O6cwBDh60hVLcTTGiGpwNDSUF-W0_iY_2HBwX7zgPciWPx_cGSLSGzwzRxk3CSAkZYjOUxuXZnBTfZV7joUJJxlBjvopDGCeHIRs-ztjWWhqUYoO8MKI_3zTiLlljW25B1PoykA_F8yzvNZTNFQAc9lH3hp2F70mY-C-wLm4j1t357d8RK15w2b0iaXSeGOjelZ9uNxxtnqWkaBcW4tKDwsp-lMVMoClxYkUjkUzy4kLRWQCfLqOdJhdu6J2PTMIb9s24WwYgD3FGMp0x6uN88vDdluvjNhIPiokj2XHKhkQwjxZP_-ctFY4fUqb8Tl0QGRhAMuK45VhIDsQ=w728-h1294-no)(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/y2kVQYmh9ClOL6kqPiSALrnzxMr1-7dR5AkAal9cqPu_GfHi4Lt6E86sUdSpEcjbS1qsl-A-vgVpBF_hEWJpZWj4UxNnTkUsD4F-ATWdvaBtETVk5AjVsLN9Fn8GlVYZIkqWVL_vTOM6Be9ROZJ2V1kCv9hF_XVBpFZkmdtGSuA0SX0LBg-nYaLkIuJ7-qm0kGS_J9NVHniPR0MuORlZjQOp45yO9P1BrOfVbI3btV_obif_WDz76N5G0uhLxiKDr4ApT5hvOs6YrFV2H5dilQOvGaQ-FIJIuu_xPUIt3vKFSXFDN8FWlpSMhrypVLYIJRW4zL295bn7KsuvKARcYQZiPWQtoUV1npL5MKcO1ZGgfUcT8noSde8BsGq7kcpzu7SiTdjwuVTNuHp0aVAFwMw-jOD9LrQtj9TfGEeKi_MQcu5XWBh66EhLA_yeVKv6soR492L3VZocu2L_WnxJRXO-nrNMsU3KI0OOUTyQUSdaU5CylorliKxSobA5CeGEGPQq7JVkAioIGtUo_Ti5S_cqKvy8MFUtverA5K6WnBkYgX_41LEbnD7Or9-nyRv8FGC1KUtb4riaRG-2UKXbvjo_GMAb7g_--59dogRA70iWJlcnh3wZXU2M2Yj9OAN1=w781-h1294-no)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 19, 2018, 01:22:30 AM
Oh yeah excellent  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on September 19, 2018, 11:21:16 AM
Looks great :like:

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 19, 2018, 12:57:07 PM
That’s really nice  :dd: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 19, 2018, 01:10:36 PM
 :hatsoff:

Thanks, gents  :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 04, 2018, 01:03:02 AM
So I was in Ollie’s today and just had to look at the new books they were selling. Low and behold, there was the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book for only $4.99  :sa:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on October 04, 2018, 01:54:34 AM
So I was in Ollie’s today and just had to look at the new books they were selling. Low and behold, there was the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book for only $4.99  :sa:

Did you buy it?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 04, 2018, 03:04:09 AM
Nice find!
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 04, 2018, 03:30:45 AM
Sorry, I thought I posted a picture of it...oh well, getting senile... here you go. Bought 2 of them, one for my son.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2018, 12:34:51 PM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 04, 2018, 02:46:21 PM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
It has a lot of projects in it to keep you busy for sure. Looking forward to  giving it a try.  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2018, 03:03:59 PM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
It has a lot of projects in it to keep you busy for sure. Looking forward to  giving it a try.  :cheers:
I like the bow and arrow  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 04, 2018, 04:07:27 PM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
It has a lot of projects in it to keep you busy for sure. Looking forward to  giving it a try.  :cheers:
I like the bow and arrow  :tu:
Be careful, you’ll shoot your eye out!  :whistle:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2018, 04:09:58 PM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
It has a lot of projects in it to keep you busy for sure. Looking forward to  giving it a try.  :cheers:
I like the bow and arrow  :tu:
Be careful, you’ll shoot your eye out!  :whistle:
:rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 04, 2018, 04:29:00 PM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
It has a lot of projects in it to keep you busy for sure. Looking forward to  giving it a try.  :cheers:
I like the bow and arrow  :tu:
Be careful, you’ll shoot your eye out!  :whistle:
:rofl: :rofl: :like:
Thought you would like that.  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2018, 04:31:15 PM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
It has a lot of projects in it to keep you busy for sure. Looking forward to  giving it a try.  :cheers:
I like the bow and arrow  :tu:
Be careful, you’ll shoot your eye out!  :whistle:
:rofl: :rofl: :like:
Thought you would like that.  :cheers:
I have gone of the idea now  :facepalm:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on October 06, 2018, 08:38:43 AM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
It has a lot of projects in it to keep you busy for sure. Looking forward to  giving it a try.  :cheers:
I like the bow and arrow  :tu:
Be careful, you’ll shoot your eye out!  :whistle:
:rofl: :rofl: :like:
Thought you would like that.  :cheers:
I have gone of the idea now  :facepalm:

If Rapidray shot his eye out he'd be Rapdray
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2018, 12:34:43 PM
Nice book Rapidray  :like: :tu:
It has a lot of projects in it to keep you busy for sure. Looking forward to  giving it a try.  :cheers:
I like the bow and arrow  :tu:
Be careful, you’ll shoot your eye out!  :whistle:
:rofl: :rofl: :like:
Thought you would like that.  :cheers:
I have gone of the idea now  :facepalm:

If Rapidray shot his eye out he'd be Rapdray
:rofl: good one  :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 06, 2018, 02:45:28 PM
Has anyone here ever done a friendship stick? Was wondering what the center piece diameter is.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on October 09, 2018, 05:10:22 PM
First two a baby hippo I made, rest on a baby rhino :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/8ce5d09adb4e52cd196c15fd269683d9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/389eb97a8388dc61acebd7e246e44478.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/93c6df569daf608b0036104bc69e31be.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/13c7e5e1c49ecb6e32e647bda0932fd1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/b693598c9887e8b583ecc8cff284c420.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/cb80ab6a9d42563915fa23396f8ffe24.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/f13790d5910f4a1d0711e2f635e7b2fe.jpg)

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 09, 2018, 05:41:10 PM
Very nice!  :like:  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on October 09, 2018, 05:43:45 PM
Nice job :like:

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 09, 2018, 06:02:42 PM
Excellent work again  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on October 10, 2018, 02:33:16 AM
Welcome back Stoneshank! I like your saggy bottom rhino!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: stoneshank on October 18, 2018, 01:33:47 PM
Haha thanks. I like those African animals. They could be described as a tad "fat" which makes them fun to make. The baby versions of them also makes people less afraid of someone sitting with a tool such as a knife where other people are around. Also, ofc, very popular amongst kids which makes their parents less protective and prone to over reacting when they see a knife. People can react so silly when they see a 1cm long knifeblade

- stoneshank

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on October 18, 2018, 02:09:56 PM
Has anyone here ever done a friendship stick? Was wondering what the center piece diameter is.

That would depend on the size of the friendship, wouldn't it?...

 :think: :think:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ghiekorg on November 02, 2018, 11:43:04 PM
Hi everyone
Here is my first attempt to create something :)
It was a lot of fun fun was really hard to cut the wood. I used a small block of basswood, but, looking at the clips online, mine seemed MUCH harder. Especially when going parallel to the fibers it was almost impossible to stick the knife in the wood. SOmetimes i had to put it on my table to push harder. Do you think there could be a reason? I used a block that i cut from a bigger block and even cut it from there was a pain in the butt using a small hand saw... Maybe there are different kinds of basswood (mine was for contruction, not for "arts").I used a brand new tinker, stropping it also from time to time.
I saw people do a model like that in 20-30 min. It took me like 2 hours, because it was difficult to remove big portions one tiny bit the time. Tomorrow i will go searching for a different block. I hope to not have tendinitis tomorrow due to the efforts :D
Cheers  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: RF52 on November 03, 2018, 01:26:17 AM
Even if it was hard to cut the result is very good :like:

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on November 03, 2018, 02:03:07 AM
Aww cute! I gotta try my hand at carving, everything’s sitting at my little workstation, I just haven’t pushed myself to do it..
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 03, 2018, 03:37:36 AM
Hi everyone
Here is my first attempt to create something :)
It was a lot of fun fun was really hard to cut the wood. I used a small block of basswood, but, looking at the clips online, mine seemed MUCH harder. Especially when going parallel to the fibers it was almost impossible to stick the knife in the wood. SOmetimes i had to put it on my table to push harder. Do you think there could be a reason? I used a block that i cut from a bigger block and even cut it from there was a pain in the butt using a small hand saw... Maybe there are different kinds of basswood (mine was for contruction, not for "arts").I used a brand new tinker, stropping it also from time to time.
I saw people do a model like that in 20-30 min. It took me like 2 hours, because it was difficult to remove big portions one tiny bit the time. Tomorrow i will go searching for a different block. I hope to not have tendinitis tomorrow due to the efforts :D
Cheers  :cheers:
That is a great job well done!  :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 03, 2018, 12:31:10 PM
Love it ghiekorg  :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ghiekorg on November 03, 2018, 02:38:43 PM
Thank you everyone.
Today I whittled a small elephant I realized how important is to follow the fibers of the wood. Still some parts were hard like stone and other soft like butter. I am now going to another shop to check for other wood, maybe I am luckier this time.
Also I definitely need to learn how to sharp properly my knives. I mean they cut paper like air, but still I can’t make the razor sharp, I guess that’s not helping.
Cheers :)


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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 03, 2018, 10:05:31 PM
Thank you everyone.
Today I whittled a small elephant I realized how important is to follow the fibers of the wood. Still some parts were hard like stone and other soft like butter. I am now going to another shop to check for other wood, maybe I am luckier this time.
Also I definitely need to learn how to sharp properly my knives. I mean they cut paper like air, but still I can’t make the razor sharp, I guess that’s not helping.
Cheers :)


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Great job, your little person looks awesome, despite your problems.
I think you've identified the two key problems. Make sure your edge is very sharp, and also you might need to make it more acute than the factory edge. When cutting straight across the grain, rock the edge or even slice a little will help to cut. If you don't need a cut perfectly perpendicular to the grain then a v cut will be easier than a stop cut.
Depending on which part of the tree your wood came from, there can be harder and softer sections. These might show as changes in colour along the grain or even texture. I'm not familiar with basswood though.
Please show us your elephant  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 03, 2018, 10:39:13 PM
Thank you everyone.
Today I whittled a small elephant I realized how important is to follow the fibers of the wood. Still some parts were hard like stone and other soft like butter. I am now going to another shop to check for other wood, maybe I am luckier this time.
Also I definitely need to learn how to sharp properly my knives. I mean they cut paper like air, but still I can’t make the razor sharp, I guess that’s not helping.
Cheers :)


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Great job, your little person looks awesome, despite your problems.
I think you've identified the two key problems. Make sure your edge is very sharp, and also you might need to make it more acute than the factory edge. When cutting straight across the grain, rock the edge or even slice a little will help to cut. If you don't need a cut perfectly perpendicular to the grain then a v cut will be easier than a stop cut.
Depending on which part of the tree your wood came from, there can be harder and softer sections. These might show as changes in colour along the grain or even texture. I'm not familiar with basswood though.
Please show us your elephant  :tu:
2nd on the elephant!  :tu:
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ghiekorg on November 04, 2018, 10:48:44 AM
Thank you, these tips are actually really helpful. :cheers:

The elephant is a gift for my gf, when i see her, if she likes it, I will post a pic
Yesterday in the meanwhile I tried to go “free hand” and I did this 47 from “hitman”. That’s pine and not basswood. I didn’t notice much of a difference. It just seemed to have more knots. I still have to understand a lot of things, as you can see
:cheers:
. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/eaac3102613e43fe46915ddba09c1408.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 04, 2018, 02:01:04 PM
Thank you, these tips are actually really helpful. :cheers:

The elephant is a gift for my gf, when i see her, if she likes it, I will post a pic
Yesterday in the meanwhile I tried to go “free hand” and I did this 47 from “hitman”. That’s pine and not basswood. I didn’t notice much of a difference. It just seemed to have more knots. I still have to understand a lot of things, as you can see
:cheers:
. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/eaac3102613e43fe46915ddba09c1408.jpg)
Good movie, great free hand for sure!  :like:
You are doing very well.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 04, 2018, 02:17:45 PM

Good movie, great free hand for sure!  :like:
You are doing very well.  :hatsoff:

 :iagree:
next up, the nuns! :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 04, 2018, 03:05:46 PM

Good movie, great free hand for sure!  :like:
You are doing very well.  :hatsoff:

 :iagree:
next up, the nuns! :D
The nuns...oh boy...and do you have a favorite? The one with the rocket launcher, or.... :dunno:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 04, 2018, 05:46:33 PM

Good movie, great free hand for sure!  :like:
You are doing very well.  :hatsoff:

 :iagree:
next up, the nuns! :D
The nuns...oh boy...and do you have a favorite? The one with the rocket launcher, or.... :dunno:

all good, just different  ;)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 05, 2018, 03:46:52 AM
Thank you, these tips are actually really helpful. :cheers:

The elephant is a gift for my gf, when i see her, if she likes it, I will post a pic
Yesterday in the meanwhile I tried to go “free hand” and I did this 47 from “hitman”. That’s pine and not basswood. I didn’t notice much of a difference. It just seemed to have more knots. I still have to understand a lot of things, as you can see
:cheers:
. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/eaac3102613e43fe46915ddba09c1408.jpg)

:like:

I reckon she's going to be very happy with her Elephant  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: El Corkscrew on November 05, 2018, 05:39:04 AM
I think I've done enough with this little bear. I could give him some v-cuts for fur, but the wood grain kind of looks like fur anyway. I'm pretty happy as a first attempt

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 :like: :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 05, 2018, 09:06:02 AM
:SAKnight: This is interesting. A Hiker SAK (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001P151M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1), Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1565239091/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) and a pair of Level 5 gloves (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HPU3GHG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3H4IG5YG2M689&psc=1) (gloves optional, but HIGHLY recommend for me) is it and bingo let the fun (or hilarious mistakes) begin?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ghiekorg on November 05, 2018, 09:20:43 AM
Thank you everyone.  :cheers:

(gloves optional, but HIGHLY recommend for me)
I couldn't agree more. I would be at the hospital probably if i didn't use them.  :D
First of all, without them, it's much more painful, for me, to push the blade through the wood after whittling for long. But the most important thing is, of course, the protection from cuts. Yesterday i was using the large blade and i can't remember how but it closed really hard clapping my fingers. My gloves have a kind of gummy cut-resistent coat, well, the blade cut it but didn't cut the whole glove. I guess without them now i would have, at least, stitches on my fingers.   
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 05, 2018, 09:50:31 AM
 :SAKnight: I will have to seek guidance from a 'higher authority' about spending some money and joining in the fun whittling. She's asleep right now and if have fresh coffee ready for when she wakes I might stand a chance. If not, it will have to wait a bit, but I will join in with the SAK Whittling Club.

Most of the wood around here is mesquite, so I will have to start harvesting some pieces and leave them laying around the house.  >:D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ghiekorg on November 05, 2018, 10:07:21 AM
:SAKnight: I will have to seek guidance from a 'higher authority' about spending some money and joining in the fun whittling. She's asleep right now and if have fresh coffee ready for when she wakes I might stand a chance. If not, it will have to wait a bit, but I will join in with the SAK Whittling Club.

Most of the wood around here is mesquite, so I will have to start harvesting some pieces and leave them laying around the house.  >:D

That seems a good plan  ;)  :salute:
I don't know mesquite that well, but seems quite an hard wood. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janka_hardness_test
i bought a 5x5x100cm stick of pine or similar for 1,5$. Here basswood is difficult to find, they only sell a 8x8x12cm block for 5$.
I am using a tinker at the moment but i will buy a recruit today, because of the flat back, and i will cut off the keychain ring holder (it's the most annoying thing to me, it's right behind the small blade and pushes against my thumb). I would love to use a 93 alox but none has a small blade (apart from the settler, but i have none).
 :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 05, 2018, 01:25:54 PM
 :SAKnight: Such a push over, I just had to ply her with some fresh coffee AND then I had to get on my knees and 'sit up' like a dog and beg pitifully! IT WORKED. Order placed and I should have a new SAK Hiker, SAK Whittling book, protective gloves and a few pieces of basswood to get me started. I will have to start harvesting some mesquite and give it time of dry. I guess I don't need to resort to such a lowly tactic as leaving fresh cut mesquite pieces all over the house!   >:D Not that I would ever do such a thing. >:D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 02:33:52 PM
 :rofl:
Glad it worked out!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ghiekorg on November 05, 2018, 09:59:18 PM
I just finished my whittling knife.  :ahhh
i bought a recruit, i cut out the keyring ring, i cut the main blade to make it short and pointy and then i made some thick wooden scales to have better grip. I will let you know how it works
 :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on November 05, 2018, 10:16:11 PM
I just finished my whittling knife.  :ahhh
i bought a recruit, i cut out the keyring ring, i cut the main blade to make it short and pointy and then i made some thick wooden scales to have better grip. I will let you know how it works
 :cheers:
Very nice :tu:
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 10:36:05 PM
Cool
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 05, 2018, 11:05:14 PM
I just finished my whittling knife.  :ahhh
i bought a recruit, i cut out the keyring ring, i cut the main blade to make it short and pointy and then i made some thick wooden scales to have better grip. I will let you know how it works
 :cheers:
:tu:
Looking forward to seeing not only how the knife works for you, but also the art the you craft with it.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 12:18:51 AM
 :iagree:  nice job on the knife ghiekorg  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ghiekorg on November 06, 2018, 04:15:28 AM
Here is the first whittling using the new knife. The new blade is really amazing, much better that the spear point one. I can cut more precisely and deep. It also feels really good in my hand.
:cheers: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181106/9abfa5a4071e2b8076861b62e40c9721.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 06, 2018, 06:35:47 AM
 :2tu::   :like:   :2tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 06, 2018, 12:02:14 PM
:2tu::   :like:   :2tu:

 :iagree:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 12:27:51 PM
Nice work ghiekorg  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 06, 2018, 01:23:00 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ghiekorg on November 06, 2018, 02:49:31 PM
Thank you everyone  :cheers:  :SAKnight: :drink:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 07, 2018, 12:21:51 AM
My order has arrived. YEAH! :woohoo: Now I need to start with some reading and getting ready to put knowledge into practical application.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1954/31884863818_a579e1ec9c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qzygam)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 07, 2018, 05:11:46 AM
Excellent and congratulations on your kit!  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 07, 2018, 12:22:31 PM
Nice one Grandpa  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 09, 2018, 01:02:34 AM
So I have started working on my first project. I have asked 'CINCHOME' (Commander in Charge, Home a.k.a. WIFE) if we had a brown sheet and a brown towel that was extra. Why? of course was the expected response and I had prepared for this mission. I explain how placing a towel over the bottom half of my chair with the excess material covering the floor at my feet could catch any lose flying pieces that might escape the towel on my lap. She of course agreed with this, as it would mean 'no mess on HER carpet'. So I did some whittling last night, just a bit to get started. I learned that I needed an apron. So today I was in the process of tying ...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4877/45063351154_32d32b5083_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bE6sjf)

when she came home. And of course I got the usual 'what are you doing now' quizzical look and verbal question. So I showed her and then had her take this photo...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4915/43970833070_ce87392799_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29Zy1Ky)

while she was taking hold of the camera she made a comment "After watching you last night I was going to get you an apron. I guess I don't have to ask if you would like the one I saw today with flowers on it."    :woohoo: No need for the flowery apron. Disaster averted.

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on November 09, 2018, 02:32:54 AM
Smart, I was going to put a 5gal bucket and just whittle over that, but now saying about the apron I can just use my bbq one so everything just slides down and into the bucket!
JR
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 20, 2018, 05:19:18 AM
So I have started working on my first project. I have asked 'CINCHOME' (Commander in Charge, Home a.k.a. WIFE) if we had a brown sheet and a brown towel that was extra. Why? of course was the expected response and I had prepared for this mission. I explain how placing a towel over the bottom half of my chair with the excess material covering the floor at my feet could catch any lose flying pieces that might escape the towel on my lap. She of course agreed with this, as it would mean 'no mess on HER carpet'. So I did some whittling last night, just a bit to get started. I learned that I needed an apron. So today I was in the process of tying ...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4877/45063351154_32d32b5083_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bE6sjf)

when she came home. And of course I got the usual 'what are you doing now' quizzical look and verbal question. So I showed her and then had her take this photo...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4915/43970833070_ce87392799_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29Zy1Ky)

while she was taking hold of the camera she made a comment "After watching you last night I was going to get you an apron. I guess I don't have to ask if you would like the one I saw today with flowers on it."    :woohoo: No need for the flowery apron. Disaster averted.

GP, I can't see your photos any more!?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 20, 2018, 05:31:03 AM
My wife has just finished her PHD in Education, she graduates next month!
Her favourite animal is the Echidna, so I thought I'd have a go at carving one as a graduation present.

I started out trying to do a drawing of the profiles on graph paper, then tried drawing it on to the block, then started cutting. The shape isn't quite what I drew, but hopefully it is turning out better than my attempted drawing!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C8jniUtD8zh12toi-WZn7Cev1zI2okUrb4U-XsqGuislRCYBjCOsEUy8Mudl9OSQ3sdFbyDOIcERNzuRroKHITBFR5fBN_ucBQ8bZ5PCBkM2fmOhyOYJ17jQAEpXOySsWlwk-LEoymBuCozOMUtEDNtoEZrw1zMhpusyOWdcOHjT6S7RfCEoDPAp-0SSQCCoDbjzfF-COT9SArS-2oJ8w0yAkIUW4QyGavBEXcwSwsPJBVksGm97dZ9kOuWMR5ZidLx53IX9Sb53hIzfjkRZUJmdzTlFUwzT5cSfm-WP5_EMQ4aUBBY6L5_thtH_00PwS2qFBJa9B0u7qEV6CLnWzUmCREBEULZDaaAFV6uYWTqtqT8z6gJsZ7j4v82B_USSUhfIahOdyT6UtdpreMFo2pim7LJpB7HffhYQUWiJ5E6-KJR9xI-pQIpZlBVF059H5Fr5gBwZjMiO8DpsVDW9nswmCHQZOFrXe6oNi3dqgZc557pVoB962_lWw3GKtVIgTD1EqTzD_rT6lV14umrkdaLtjCimsk4TSwR7EbMmOpwkMi1Qtp3BqHlIkHix4Z1b_NvkGPzqkzhbdvgPyxMT84qYbWkKS-OSaK1lOmvCPT26aFhkMYSKjHPB1Sm4HPIBDsUHqZg4fMQd06rnSO9HK5q9ePl4aDXTFoGpIloBq1LLzMQQAnajI4xWjhPuWD-O3mD0_Z3M9t0F9Neus00=w2301-h1294-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tUGIF8K2Bmh-xS5D7fj7Luj1l-SqEDbl5QL7DzREH-R3tdm2BqtBfAfoe_fRmQ031cVlKmHostoKbj9P0eQGEupOHhDf4Nrv87vANG5CRIIygnyOoj4pOuGp36ELeTsg5MIO5RQnpduHDFAAQzfHir7S31Ulhsrtipvw_pe0oRCIHjVt5ZqK4rHyhyDX_SGDDREZDxDjFm4nGPzwJMn076KYnUuUBDQY-OkL0KJQUfYcBoRQ_RwNvfNh5_VReKqXZyaI_xZDmocuG2sANUzEwJjT7XPCwNBVAB2-T1bcANjXE7olHpbOMGQgU7UsQVLrYIr2g_RSjijy-JoqZYLgLhfCL23-G4gdTF8Mh0jqj2ziFGOXRfuj8qvEij1bqI4mp0UyBTqfS6yvOLaNev4V2Gcwu3B-njOSyw1nDXwBgC8l5xeSWHPBUib-I8mfJFs5DVlbRWXEDOZ4EcpdxCQt_aw3reb7ot_Icdj9dtFXf7CsDri_HqtSX64ZGfq7c_d1EOsEb452-mvb5fBAlfjuShT5dWw0Qr8upBI_ERHYd3J4WDLm7UNLx6dwjEG4P0W_7Ut6_hgH__tLwloLQNmHO2d5C9lwldqCKrZdUrhng6O49zLNuvwnf4hZgR4dlrxsMkatEiH2A1oZFmFoWJ1RXi06JAWIrKTEkk5o7PVeq1AAECSFd-GtH2Grp-pYdQTKhvHBqcdMh6Y_KX2zN58=w2301-h1294-no)

I don't want the beak/snout too fine so it still has some strength

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YlaWOP9UWRgHzKH2T6SOoh7fbTWsKD-UhvkLBAiM1Wos17ai3c4KAmAk4vh1ODhYFNhKBWEpLXJhKKwGul8ve3NcGG9pV9JoTQszqbvJXFV2mvv55WTxewHxj4KCn52y9uHp99q-Ivy7BfJbhP4nTZvzKZHQKh5jfbKQsJYxuYgEHewzxZOUo5vlTL3V5tWITk3DwQ_m7doz4zClyUas-Ln79v6ZCG-geFD2j9TIAQB3egJxfyhYityWxNWtC9bNRqFSP01jifS627J4wO1cWvrkdAoFv3C9I9R5ejHaGguYummPd7qk1akoMG6zKmIlOice13_SKHOnYBQB8MRMXZjj4IADWa82gH_bNaOA67TGrR3y9YDZ10CDx3EI25JNE7pULH_82IPfe9B6lbR8_AOL5qiUkKAdmMTaII9cxPvhmZYK6NEPMLca_VwfYPSyw3mksM6Wj6hMU0P0DlX6KKyDk4TGijzFHtq4YrJ-EsIWG2X1m4WQKENMsyjA4gB_-vi4GpHYa4bZL4vvO1GyAeo4Wny1-r1Yozio_3d_cbga3tmspcJ8v1LGnwoFrmkxa1Ci_ySMv2ufpUqSNayjWSPPV0lG1J5IOGEoZu2T9VlxnTIeTA_7zEcRfWAgzqrsWv8cRtk0t4DwH6Tv2Fw0T_SQ_MMKo9twWBZvvVpFM0CKzZdKDHiI9K8f6BS309JeE3mEom5Dg3jJENynTos=w2301-h1294-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XDclYWzpBarQJxZej3XNBJhvdvZXgXBVDMoOF-Qo3Jkn2_gR22sM8fokI_TlmeLh0fAXhE-C3xbT3qE9fVD9l25O3M77MJqaEedS3_OKYwaTm2kLe3T6-R6Kyk1yU0BPjIoICYHxqZl2Xf_31dgUHHLWb8TnER1epyROZfyU4xW9iMEl5sVAmDCbD2chkuvUQdK_cnPxEYcfUAFLwesPg9CAK8LwcFsDm1C7_g_B8e2RS8fXLEtQocxab7hTaU-mBGWly74TLvPn5niU4Xm1OAur735Vxok4nMrIb2vwbo6kjV1Q3r_aAXeGTY1dptk8DI9th91mTiJxX0pt1JCQiFYlORt_4bpJww7uThJepvF5tniH_VyIUcRkVQ1m4UIGtp0VHbAb_A9tf-Ew3hIzwDtvrX6SPwrVYGZCMvIJZuf1ySTyM7i8iKjheDmEh59wL5GJ-5HF6dcLPNw9eF50eEdc03mm-YO6ZfArIzX5Cfjt5fknZsno-_D94MUM1ZtLWt3UzhOlUyriUibnLj09sNeZsja4O6yojM6hc8dEcruHyXvHv4J2wQAddAozKHQC35n63vwreTYceRsOCo3Erxg4Dsf0nM7ZiS_9dwANvLVP_OpEGm5JehoPIp4jZ1r9Gv_6mvdiRTaKazJewOw6967YGEPKN4NAqyLwCJLpGFlOfnbXfCmlXxV09KdHG-h8xMkQZnC7NKqjS5XkICY=w2301-h1294-no)

Starting to take shape!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LCINgoKixX147ObZDZDMH2wGvrIrXZ2LAXMRADx9DJdtIRxaKFHAfJmjymVA3fcIvE-hnBjmG4sRztIc5LrF6qGJT9aoR_iKMRRcHorkuPc3eWv7OlHwILsMR8dSyg5EnPwWxoN0wvWoGQMat80fCzW0r_fb7_tZKqEAo2H4cesUROWuyQBY8x6kNn4zTLJVepSD69Fs_33Yw38X1VyDlgctd8UE0F477V8hWlnXCvmO518jRu1vSKur-q02Cgzb2aFXL2tFeXEgNVgVSIPvof4HpRmHvlHrXDNlSL6cvKrKsLxYS3DOMMMTDRDbY9I4Y8wxZT7cQ72AB6sNDv50uci6NEk6uVOzKy80rhMGM-GhJySzlvnCe_jdLR6q-fnJou_ORfDN9KNPuqhoGrk_1_pYyQquVW6xVF8_FPDhkfVhhXevyK6nMi-0MReDyRmCEqg5efnh7VfUKc_Zp7XsORIohRwkyE869CEg9IC7_j7E1SZ0bYv5PSleUSuMfnP7Z9b6Af2YBnYprXhxnKOdwFuKERL8UEsb2vmnGcOjXQP1HLqth7QArQ41eNQmJqESRAaL-OQLbZ0Z3JbjtJVnttt3_DSKOL2WfbCNoCUYsce_JGit0sWGkj5Km4y98k6eU_1P38o0xK4bff5lSuTG0L_qABPuXrd2krptFTL9QWkGqsdRbfEqAu7vkBn_ItWwNkFbcO7l2xf3IbnAQj0=w1326-h1294-no)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 04:34:23 PM
My wife has just finished her PHD in Education, she graduates next month!
Her favourite animal is the Echidna, so I thought I'd have a go at carving one as a graduation present.

I started out trying to do a drawing of the profiles on graph paper, then tried drawing it on to the block, then started cutting. The shape isn't quite what I drew, but hopefully it is turning out better than my attempted drawing!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C8jniUtD8zh12toi-WZn7Cev1zI2okUrb4U-XsqGuislRCYBjCOsEUy8Mudl9OSQ3sdFbyDOIcERNzuRroKHITBFR5fBN_ucBQ8bZ5PCBkM2fmOhyOYJ17jQAEpXOySsWlwk-LEoymBuCozOMUtEDNtoEZrw1zMhpusyOWdcOHjT6S7RfCEoDPAp-0SSQCCoDbjzfF-COT9SArS-2oJ8w0yAkIUW4QyGavBEXcwSwsPJBVksGm97dZ9kOuWMR5ZidLx53IX9Sb53hIzfjkRZUJmdzTlFUwzT5cSfm-WP5_EMQ4aUBBY6L5_thtH_00PwS2qFBJa9B0u7qEV6CLnWzUmCREBEULZDaaAFV6uYWTqtqT8z6gJsZ7j4v82B_USSUhfIahOdyT6UtdpreMFo2pim7LJpB7HffhYQUWiJ5E6-KJR9xI-pQIpZlBVF059H5Fr5gBwZjMiO8DpsVDW9nswmCHQZOFrXe6oNi3dqgZc557pVoB962_lWw3GKtVIgTD1EqTzD_rT6lV14umrkdaLtjCimsk4TSwR7EbMmOpwkMi1Qtp3BqHlIkHix4Z1b_NvkGPzqkzhbdvgPyxMT84qYbWkKS-OSaK1lOmvCPT26aFhkMYSKjHPB1Sm4HPIBDsUHqZg4fMQd06rnSO9HK5q9ePl4aDXTFoGpIloBq1LLzMQQAnajI4xWjhPuWD-O3mD0_Z3M9t0F9Neus00=w2301-h1294-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tUGIF8K2Bmh-xS5D7fj7Luj1l-SqEDbl5QL7DzREH-R3tdm2BqtBfAfoe_fRmQ031cVlKmHostoKbj9P0eQGEupOHhDf4Nrv87vANG5CRIIygnyOoj4pOuGp36ELeTsg5MIO5RQnpduHDFAAQzfHir7S31Ulhsrtipvw_pe0oRCIHjVt5ZqK4rHyhyDX_SGDDREZDxDjFm4nGPzwJMn076KYnUuUBDQY-OkL0KJQUfYcBoRQ_RwNvfNh5_VReKqXZyaI_xZDmocuG2sANUzEwJjT7XPCwNBVAB2-T1bcANjXE7olHpbOMGQgU7UsQVLrYIr2g_RSjijy-JoqZYLgLhfCL23-G4gdTF8Mh0jqj2ziFGOXRfuj8qvEij1bqI4mp0UyBTqfS6yvOLaNev4V2Gcwu3B-njOSyw1nDXwBgC8l5xeSWHPBUib-I8mfJFs5DVlbRWXEDOZ4EcpdxCQt_aw3reb7ot_Icdj9dtFXf7CsDri_HqtSX64ZGfq7c_d1EOsEb452-mvb5fBAlfjuShT5dWw0Qr8upBI_ERHYd3J4WDLm7UNLx6dwjEG4P0W_7Ut6_hgH__tLwloLQNmHO2d5C9lwldqCKrZdUrhng6O49zLNuvwnf4hZgR4dlrxsMkatEiH2A1oZFmFoWJ1RXi06JAWIrKTEkk5o7PVeq1AAECSFd-GtH2Grp-pYdQTKhvHBqcdMh6Y_KX2zN58=w2301-h1294-no)

I don't want the beak/snout too fine so it still has some strength

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YlaWOP9UWRgHzKH2T6SOoh7fbTWsKD-UhvkLBAiM1Wos17ai3c4KAmAk4vh1ODhYFNhKBWEpLXJhKKwGul8ve3NcGG9pV9JoTQszqbvJXFV2mvv55WTxewHxj4KCn52y9uHp99q-Ivy7BfJbhP4nTZvzKZHQKh5jfbKQsJYxuYgEHewzxZOUo5vlTL3V5tWITk3DwQ_m7doz4zClyUas-Ln79v6ZCG-geFD2j9TIAQB3egJxfyhYityWxNWtC9bNRqFSP01jifS627J4wO1cWvrkdAoFv3C9I9R5ejHaGguYummPd7qk1akoMG6zKmIlOice13_SKHOnYBQB8MRMXZjj4IADWa82gH_bNaOA67TGrR3y9YDZ10CDx3EI25JNE7pULH_82IPfe9B6lbR8_AOL5qiUkKAdmMTaII9cxPvhmZYK6NEPMLca_VwfYPSyw3mksM6Wj6hMU0P0DlX6KKyDk4TGijzFHtq4YrJ-EsIWG2X1m4WQKENMsyjA4gB_-vi4GpHYa4bZL4vvO1GyAeo4Wny1-r1Yozio_3d_cbga3tmspcJ8v1LGnwoFrmkxa1Ci_ySMv2ufpUqSNayjWSPPV0lG1J5IOGEoZu2T9VlxnTIeTA_7zEcRfWAgzqrsWv8cRtk0t4DwH6Tv2Fw0T_SQ_MMKo9twWBZvvVpFM0CKzZdKDHiI9K8f6BS309JeE3mEom5Dg3jJENynTos=w2301-h1294-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XDclYWzpBarQJxZej3XNBJhvdvZXgXBVDMoOF-Qo3Jkn2_gR22sM8fokI_TlmeLh0fAXhE-C3xbT3qE9fVD9l25O3M77MJqaEedS3_OKYwaTm2kLe3T6-R6Kyk1yU0BPjIoICYHxqZl2Xf_31dgUHHLWb8TnER1epyROZfyU4xW9iMEl5sVAmDCbD2chkuvUQdK_cnPxEYcfUAFLwesPg9CAK8LwcFsDm1C7_g_B8e2RS8fXLEtQocxab7hTaU-mBGWly74TLvPn5niU4Xm1OAur735Vxok4nMrIb2vwbo6kjV1Q3r_aAXeGTY1dptk8DI9th91mTiJxX0pt1JCQiFYlORt_4bpJww7uThJepvF5tniH_VyIUcRkVQ1m4UIGtp0VHbAb_A9tf-Ew3hIzwDtvrX6SPwrVYGZCMvIJZuf1ySTyM7i8iKjheDmEh59wL5GJ-5HF6dcLPNw9eF50eEdc03mm-YO6ZfArIzX5Cfjt5fknZsno-_D94MUM1ZtLWt3UzhOlUyriUibnLj09sNeZsja4O6yojM6hc8dEcruHyXvHv4J2wQAddAozKHQC35n63vwreTYceRsOCo3Erxg4Dsf0nM7ZiS_9dwANvLVP_OpEGm5JehoPIp4jZ1r9Gv_6mvdiRTaKazJewOw6967YGEPKN4NAqyLwCJLpGFlOfnbXfCmlXxV09KdHG-h8xMkQZnC7NKqjS5XkICY=w2301-h1294-no)

Starting to take shape!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LCINgoKixX147ObZDZDMH2wGvrIrXZ2LAXMRADx9DJdtIRxaKFHAfJmjymVA3fcIvE-hnBjmG4sRztIc5LrF6qGJT9aoR_iKMRRcHorkuPc3eWv7OlHwILsMR8dSyg5EnPwWxoN0wvWoGQMat80fCzW0r_fb7_tZKqEAo2H4cesUROWuyQBY8x6kNn4zTLJVepSD69Fs_33Yw38X1VyDlgctd8UE0F477V8hWlnXCvmO518jRu1vSKur-q02Cgzb2aFXL2tFeXEgNVgVSIPvof4HpRmHvlHrXDNlSL6cvKrKsLxYS3DOMMMTDRDbY9I4Y8wxZT7cQ72AB6sNDv50uci6NEk6uVOzKy80rhMGM-GhJySzlvnCe_jdLR6q-fnJou_ORfDN9KNPuqhoGrk_1_pYyQquVW6xVF8_FPDhkfVhhXevyK6nMi-0MReDyRmCEqg5efnh7VfUKc_Zp7XsORIohRwkyE869CEg9IC7_j7E1SZ0bYv5PSleUSuMfnP7Z9b6Af2YBnYprXhxnKOdwFuKERL8UEsb2vmnGcOjXQP1HLqth7QArQ41eNQmJqESRAaL-OQLbZ0Z3JbjtJVnttt3_DSKOL2WfbCNoCUYsce_JGit0sWGkj5Km4y98k6eU_1P38o0xK4bff5lSuTG0L_qABPuXrd2krptFTL9QWkGqsdRbfEqAu7vkBn_ItWwNkFbcO7l2xf3IbnAQj0=w1326-h1294-no)
Looking good so far...and a very thoughtful gift.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: magentus on November 20, 2018, 04:35:07 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 21, 2018, 10:59:34 PM
I purchased a new Hiker SAK just for the Whittling Club. SInce then I have made a few 'adjustments' to it. I have yet to test it out on a project.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4829/32098207968_5d41f53625_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QUpGWL)SAKWC_01 (https://flic.kr/p/QUpGWL) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr


Using a Dremel tool I took the lanyard ring off, the tip of the longer blade off, narrowed the shorter blade and reshaped both the bottle opener and can opener to make additional blades. I have filed and sharpened to an 800 grit stone so far. I am seeing a few spots that I want to go back and use the 240 grit stone. I will then sharpen everything up to a decent standard (the paper test). Then I will start making some cuts and curves on some of the small pieces I have to test it out.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4819/45079310715_0fc54b0463_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bFvfx6)SAKWC_HikerSAK_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2bFvfx6) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 22, 2018, 12:27:42 PM
Looks good Grandpa  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 28, 2018, 01:42:15 AM
Looking good so far...and a very thoughtful gift.  :hatsoff:

:iagree:

 :hatsoff: Thanks Gents.

Progressed to here

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Then I thought doing all the spines with the knife was going to be difficult, so tried some pencil

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But I didn't like it, so I rubbed it off with an eraser

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5lDuByZG4-mUbHgwYksZIgvkhqn2DbA_fbvzXUSyBz9J4LQwLqM2KlwGMLUKrzvl8KKgLN1mXEmHbPWYDDGnPqrkNAr9LFrbi10nYSenxnolNAOtyskXgOVMMLn3AIIT-jGkoRX5r7o9z3dalXhlr8ZOg_mYtaEaXiXj55qYmJeS7KNVYYO555TRfNUbBv7TYz7nLD1Ae_NwKVsEkqe7-QsY574q00Dpo-XJ-D68p4dpROsmbD5Yqm8HhUOl58VdGROS0eJWXkryai8-JjyI2KTXoev8aJkflmRyfJWAeH-9jAut981uskVKvM_fbN8RR86j8OWGq3u0BQ-FBYmhWY3p-l7O6WwE0PpgrTFFE5CrcCEc5eCx8Dzcw3-WOf3o_CW47-5Yovh5539mjyj8EIBrvnGBPyUaajL9IND9TvbX2KL8ljc6LDwIiPPiE2Kq3Jk31ABnof9MR0oSfK34Pk9bX8vbKF-ysJRy2Q9bI_hNJfEE9RBGs3nI95Ix-Mhy7r7osteO_gXZYRpg-E-AjTs7vJnGCjkMtVcQh3vBVEUlnshzfGm7KUqmV5yNGNpIqdOpPSr_duk1dVq9shn8RssceZOb4i7TqBse3S4k2MM3cVDQ7AKLZ8mK85NcsYZdmUSR67gGXJCVLWxdpqtRQcIziQoNg7L_bYaPWd9tbUFXE6HfAr5ecO_dyJKZHBljxFApTPthwUVLC918PH8=w1969-h1295-no)

I think he'll do at that, will update in a few weeks after I give it to my wife  :)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on November 28, 2018, 01:52:49 AM
Nice - I like it. :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Serena on November 28, 2018, 10:51:40 AM
Here is the first whittling using the new knife. The new blade is really amazing, much better that the spear point one. I can cut more precisely and deep. It also feels really good in my hand.
:cheers: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181106/9abfa5a4071e2b8076861b62e40c9721.jpg)
Wow!!!! Really really like this one. Great job…
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Serena on November 29, 2018, 10:46:07 PM
I actually own a pdf of a SAK Whittling book.

@Mods: Is it okay to share a link?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on December 05, 2018, 11:14:20 PM
I actually own a pdf of a SAK Whittling book.

@Mods: Is it okay to share a link?

PM sent
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on December 05, 2018, 11:16:46 PM
Nice - I like it. :hatsoff:
  :salute:
I showed my sister and she's impressed so I think my wife will be happy with it. Graduation in two weeks :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Serena on December 06, 2018, 08:15:59 AM
Instead of everyone sending me a PM now. Still hoping to get permission to add the link here.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Serena on December 06, 2018, 10:33:09 AM
It's approved, I can share the link.

Here you can find the PDF.

http://dfiles.ru/files/bpfck02c6
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Aloha on December 06, 2018, 02:44:55 PM
Thanks for the share of the pdf  :tu:. 
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Aloha on December 06, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
Nice - I like it. :hatsoff:
  :salute:
I showed my sister and she's impressed so I think my wife will be happy with it. Graduation in two weeks :tu:

Its wonderful. I've whittled just a bit and man its time consuming and challenging.  I watched some videos to learn and who would have thought there were some techniques  :dunno:.  I just thought it was folks sitting on the porch or stoop carving up wood into things. 
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on December 21, 2018, 01:58:43 AM
Nice - I like it. :hatsoff:
  :salute:
I showed my sister and she's impressed so I think my wife will be happy with it. Graduation in two weeks :tu:

Its wonderful. I've whittled just a bit and man its time consuming and challenging.  I watched some videos to learn and who would have thought there were some techniques  :dunno:.  I just thought it was folks sitting on the porch or stoop carving up wood into things.

Thankyou so much, Aloha!

My Wife's Graduation was last night. A very special occasion to acknowledge all the hard work and celebrate the achievement of earning her PHD. When I gave her the Echidna she loved it, so nice to put thought and your own touch into such a personal gift and have it received so well. It makes the reward of giving so meaningful  :woohoo:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on December 21, 2018, 04:24:30 AM
Thats great...I knew she would like it! You did a great job on it!  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on December 21, 2018, 10:20:44 AM
Thats great...I knew she would like it! You did a great job on it!  :cheers:

 :hatsoff: Thanks Rapidray!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on July 08, 2019, 03:23:20 AM
Haven't done any carving for a while! Anyone else been up to anything?
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 08, 2019, 04:07:35 AM
Not lately, but I'm hoping to in the near future.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: PitCarver on July 09, 2019, 02:02:57 AM
The longer I stay and look around here,
the more varied I find the posts that I've missed out on.

I think I've got all of Chris Lubkemann's
books.  My daughter bought me the renamed Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book , which I think used to be called The Little Book Of Whittling.

We met him up in Pennsylvania, back in 2016.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on July 09, 2019, 02:33:06 AM
The longer I stay and look around here,
the more varied I find the posts that I've missed out on.

I think I've got all of Chris Lubkemann's
books.  My daughter bought me the renamed Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book , which I think used to be called The Little Book Of Whittling.

We met him up in Pennsylvania, back in 2016.

 :like:

It's winter here and my shed is unheated, I need to get a wood heater in there. I also think my wife wouldn't approve of me making a mess inside the house!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: PitCarver on July 09, 2019, 07:41:08 AM
:like:

It's winter here and my shed is unheated, I need to get a wood heater in there. I also think my wife wouldn't approve of me making a mess inside the house!

How about something like this...
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on July 09, 2019, 09:32:06 AM
How about something like this...

That's a great idea! :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on July 09, 2019, 12:39:33 PM
Cool looking board  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on July 09, 2019, 01:53:43 PM
 :iagree: that is a great ideal - thanks for sharing it.  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: PitCarver on July 09, 2019, 04:07:05 PM
Lots of places sell Carver's or Whittlers aprons, but one shouldn't be too hard to make.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on July 09, 2019, 04:16:41 PM
Great looking apron  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: armi101 on August 06, 2019, 02:04:42 AM
Carved this out of a birch log destined for the campfire this weekend. Used an axe to get rough shape, then the pioneer x and mora hook knife for the remainder. Might sand it later. Not perfect, but not bad for fire side carving.

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on August 06, 2019, 02:33:51 AM
Lots of places sell Carver's or Whittlers aprons, but one shouldn't be too hard to make.
Well thats a nice one! Any other information on it? Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rapidray on August 06, 2019, 02:35:35 AM
Carved this out of a birch log destined for the campfire this weekend. Used an axe to get rough shape, then the pioneer x and mora hook knife for the remainder. Might sand it later. Not perfect, but not bad for fire side carving.
Thats not bad looking...I have done worse!  :cheers:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 06, 2019, 03:08:32 AM
Carved this out of a birch log destined for the campfire this weekend. Used an axe to get rough shape, then the pioneer x and mora hook knife for the remainder. Might sand it later. Not perfect, but not bad for fire side carving.

I'd say that looks like a completely functional spoon  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2019, 01:46:15 PM
Nice looking spoon :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on August 06, 2019, 03:26:39 PM
Very nice spoon! Good job!

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Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on June 15, 2020, 06:56:23 AM
Doug Linker has a new and improved bear tutorial on his YouTube channel

https://youtu.be/wxh1ezJEHzQ

I have made a rough start on one
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Gareth on June 15, 2020, 10:36:46 AM
 :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MACGYVER95 on August 30, 2020, 10:48:17 AM
 :climber:

See here what Felix Immler does with a SAK !!

Surely you know him ?? ....


https://www.youtube.com/c/FelixImmler/videos

 :climber:

Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on August 31, 2020, 02:27:03 AM
See here what Felix Immler does with a SAK !!

Surely you know him ?? ....

Absolutely. He's referenced in this thread and elsewhere in other forum posts, too.  :salute:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Charlie P on September 04, 2020, 05:22:00 AM
Here are a couple little projects done with the farmer and colored with Sharpie markers. Good fun!
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 04, 2020, 09:05:50 AM
Nice work, Charlie! And welcome to :MTO:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Charlie P on September 04, 2020, 09:44:45 AM
Nice work, Charlie! And welcome to :MTO:

Thank you Rob!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: 39hotrod on September 06, 2020, 03:10:12 PM
Here are a couple little projects done with the farmer and colored with Sharpie markers. Good fun!

 :like: :cheers:
Title: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: SAKTaschenmesser on September 06, 2020, 04:35:51 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200906/c23bfd5795a702c50c0f479c99c6b985.jpg)


Not quite sure what it is.

Partly with a Huntsman, partly with a three blade traditional whittler


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: SirVicaLot on September 06, 2020, 05:51:56 PM
I see a Heron!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/5121/5242996994_11817111ea_b.jpg)
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: SAKTaschenmesser on September 06, 2020, 06:53:09 PM
 :cheers:

I think I need to perfect my style. Maybe thin out the neck and legs.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: SirVicaLot on September 06, 2020, 08:07:10 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 07, 2020, 02:48:48 AM
:cheers:

I think I need to perfect my style. Maybe thin out the neck and legs.

You can take more wood off, but you can't put it back! Still, it is representative of what it is, I can see what SirVicaLot sees
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: MACGYVER95 on September 08, 2020, 11:27:28 AM
Absolutely. He's referenced in this thread and elsewhere in other forum posts, too.  :salute:

 :-[  Sorry
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 09, 2020, 01:02:59 PM
:-[  Sorry

Not a problem, mate. I subscribe to his YT channel and he is passionate about Victorinox and entertaining to watch  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Charlie P on September 14, 2020, 07:58:55 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200906/c23bfd5795a702c50c0f479c99c6b985.jpg)


Not quite sure what it is.

Partly with a Huntsman, partly with a three blade traditional whittler


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


This is beautiful, my friend. I love how smooth you made all the curves look. Good work.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: comis on September 14, 2020, 04:57:43 PM
We are in the middle of the Nessmuk Challenge, and I decided to give SAK whittling a try.  It's something I have always wanted to do, but never did get around to.  I promised Mrs. a handcraft bear for the longest time, and luckily I am closer to done and no serious misbehaves messing the whole thing up.  Thanks Tazz for his kind suggestion, and I am posting some of the progress pix here to share.

(https://i.imgur.com/ixxmrgs.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0jk8Tud.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KwkLl4A.jpg)

While I was doing research on what youtube tutorial to follow, I was lucky to have found the same Doug Linker video posted by Tazz earlier.  That was really a wonderful video, though I didn't follow his instruction exactly and wanted a really chubby "chibi" bear, his video did give me a really solid leg up and all credits go to him.

One challenge I found in whittling the bear is the inconsistency of the wood.  I am using basswood for this project since it is well known to be easy to carve and probably friendlier to some novice like me.  But it is rather curious that one side of the wood seems normal, while the other side is totally flaky and almost as if it was like loosely compressed wood.

I think for future projects, I am planning to mod a 2 layers SAK just for whittling purpose.  The small blade works wonder, but I would imagine I'd have a much easier time if the blade is narrower.  Also, I have seen many youtubers modding their flathead and can opener into spoon carving tools.  That'd be a interesting mod too if I make a designated whittling SAK.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: SAKTaschenmesser on September 14, 2020, 07:52:28 PM

Many thanks. The wood helps, I use freshly cut greenwood, probably more sycamore than anything else, it cuts very smoothly. I think the bird, my first attempt, is sycamore or it could be mountain ash, I really can’t remember. I normally do small spoons for spice jars, with very hit and miss outcomes or ‘rustic charm’ depending on your opinion. I also like fruit tree wood, silver birch and olive. Less keen on oak or beech.

I often read references to basswood. Never heard of it and hadn’t a clue what it was until I Googled and discovered we call it lime. I‘ll have to give it a go.


This is beautiful, my friend. I love how smooth you made all the curves look. Good work.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Charlie P on September 15, 2020, 06:54:16 AM
Many thanks. The wood helps, I use freshly cut greenwood, probably more sycamore than anything else, it cuts very smoothly. I think the bird, my first attempt, is sycamore or it could be mountain ash, I really can’t remember. I normally do small spoons for spice jars, with very hit and miss outcomes or ‘rustic charm’ depending on your opinion. I also like fruit tree wood, silver birch and olive. Less keen on oak or beech.

I often read references to basswood. Never heard of it and hadn’t a clue what it was until I Googled and discovered we call it lime. I‘ll have to give it a go.

The wood you use sounds quite easy to whittle. I tried basswood once and it was very difficult to cut. I'm not sure if all basswood is very hard, or if it was just the piece I had.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Storm on September 16, 2020, 10:08:26 AM
Beautiful work comis  :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 16, 2020, 12:17:23 PM
I haven't carved bass wood, but from what I've heard, there is variability in the grain, maybe it's between heart wood and sap wood. I have carved balsa, and that can vary in hardness too. Green fruit Woods seem to be the preferred choice for spoon carvers
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 04, 2022, 05:51:50 AM
Hi all, been a while.
I came across this guy Brian from the YT channel Carving Is Fun. Lots of folks were sharing their attempts at his Fox tutorial on Reddit

https://youtu.be/QI-Qu1FNUio

Might be some inspiration for some of you
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 04, 2022, 05:56:12 AM
Felix at it again. Those pliers look amazing. Gonna try it out. :like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QXxq58khPA
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TonySal on May 05, 2022, 12:21:39 AM
 
Hi all, been a while.
I came across this guy Brian from the YT channel Carving Is Fun. Lots of folks were sharing their attempts at his Fox tutorial on Reddit

 :like:

https://youtu.be/QI-Qu1FNUio

Might be some inspiration for some of you
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 05, 2022, 07:04:57 AM
Rough first go
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on May 05, 2022, 07:42:10 AM
Excellent work, TazzieRob, :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TonySal on May 05, 2022, 12:58:07 PM
 
Excellent work, TazzieRob, :like: :like:
   :iagree:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Aloha on May 05, 2022, 03:52:45 PM
You are off to a really good start. 
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Farmer X on May 06, 2022, 12:01:46 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: pfrsantos on May 06, 2022, 11:52:09 AM
Excellent work, TazzieRob, :like: :like:

+1

Looks better than the ones in the video.

 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: SAKTaschenmesser on May 07, 2022, 06:52:04 PM
Windfall willow from the bank of the River Thames.

Disclosure: SAK and traditional three-blade whittler.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on May 07, 2022, 11:20:09 PM
Nice! Essence of heron! :like: :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: SAKTaschenmesser on May 08, 2022, 04:11:31 PM
Thanks, although with a big head, thick neck and small body. Just went with the flow of the wood.

Never used to see herons, but over the last years have begun to see loads and loads of them on the Thames even as it runs through dense urban stretches of London. Healthier waters? Impressive looking birds and amazing that they can stand motionless for so long.
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TonySal on May 09, 2022, 11:34:52 PM
 
Thanks, although with a big head, thick neck and small body. Just went with the flow of the wood.

Never used to see herons, but over the last years have begun to see loads and loads of them on the Thames even as it runs through dense urban stretches of London. Healthier waters? Impressive looking birds and amazing that they can stand motionless for so long.
   :like:
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 11, 2022, 12:45:30 AM
Thanks all!

Gave his tail a little swoopy detail, don't want to go too thin on stuff as it's balsa
Title: Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Post by: TonySal on May 11, 2022, 10:46:52 PM
Thanks all!

Gave his tail a little swoopy detail, don't want to go too thin on stuff as it's balsa
very nice, you guys are really talented  :tu: