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I carved another oak shooting line bow stand

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Ruddy Darter:
Thank you White Falcon, the wood used is European oak, and for the feet, tops and overlays European beech. Glued on a couple of leather 'washers' on the side receivers and I gave it a little more danish oil this morning and hoping, if the light is good enough with the bad weather, to take a couple of nice pics of it all fitted together holding a bow which I will post.
 R.D.
(... a slightly better quality pic..)

YosemiteBen:
very nice! Some day I may be able to do more carving.....

Ruddy Darter:
Thank you YosemiteBen, I do hope you get into some enjoyable carving.
All done, managed to get some light for some pics of the stand all together, (it flat packs into three for easy carry).
R.D.

And a little vid under a yew tree
https://youtube.com/shorts/30A6G2lRoyE?si=25MxwFZq57EU79gH

Pat B:
Incredibly beautiful, RD. The clear finish really sets off the carving and wood well.  8) :OK

Ruddy Darter:
Thank you very much Pat B, the finish I used is a refined danish oil, which i apply and work into the grain with  1" & 1/2" soft badger hair brushes, it is a fair bit thinner than regular danish oil, after each coat is dry I buff with a paint brush and soft cloth, and prior to the final coat/coats I rub down and dull up (following the direction of the grain,) with a washing up sponge pad with the one side green plastic 'wool' before I apply it.
I really appreciate the positive feedback, I'm feeling rather stoked to get numerous projects completed over the spring and summer.  :BB
 R.D.

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