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Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: ohma on December 07, 2010, 01:27:18 pm

Title: wood carving
Post by: ohma on December 07, 2010, 01:27:18 pm
when im not working an a bow or honey dooos i carve wood. basswood fish, cedar root and oak base. the fish are yellow perch.
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Post by: gutpile on December 07, 2010, 02:25:43 pm
dude that is freakin awesome....
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Post by: ohma on December 07, 2010, 03:07:51 pm
thanks Gut.the best thing about these, they dont require tillering.
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Post by: Pat B on December 07, 2010, 04:46:08 pm
Very cool and very realistic.  8)  Got any more to show off?
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Post by: jonathan creason on December 07, 2010, 05:00:11 pm
Love it, dude!  I enjoy wood carving, too, although I haven't done much of it since I stumbled upon this new obsession.
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Post by: Keenan on December 07, 2010, 05:01:59 pm
very cool, great talent. ;)
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Post by: nugget on December 07, 2010, 05:42:34 pm
Very nice work
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Post by: Cameroo on December 07, 2010, 06:19:08 pm
That's some nice work.  I think that would require more patience than tillering :)
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Post by: mullet on December 07, 2010, 09:23:49 pm
 Those are nice,, man you have some talent.
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Post by: Pappy on December 08, 2010, 05:50:51 am
Love it,that is really nice work. :)
   Pappy
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Post by: Stoker on December 08, 2010, 12:23:52 pm
Outstanding workmanship..
Thanks Leroy
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Post by: GregB on December 08, 2010, 02:03:46 pm
Wow! Beautiful work!
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Post by: ohma on December 13, 2010, 01:03:13 pm
thanks for all the nice words ,PatB i do have some more . recovering from some surgery right now but will get some more up as quick as i can.
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Post by: kerryb on December 13, 2010, 08:55:58 pm
Here is a picture of one of Steve's (ohma) carvings he gave to my wife and i, His craftsmanship is outstanding.  pictures doesn't do them justice. 
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Post by: youngbowyer33 on December 13, 2010, 09:02:53 pm
My god those are nice
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Post by: ohma on December 17, 2010, 09:39:14 am
Kerry thanks for posting that and the nice words. ive got some pics of others but just havent felt like doing much last few days. i have to say that i sure underestimated the knee surgery it has been alot more uncomfortable than i was prepared for.
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Post by: thomas h on December 18, 2010, 12:06:36 am
ive caught fish that dont  look as real as the carvings do
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Post by: Knocker on December 18, 2010, 01:59:32 am
Very nice carving.  My father had a total knee joint replacement.  It set him back awhile, but he is walking like new now...  Hang in there!
Keith
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Post by: Eric Krewson on December 18, 2010, 10:30:24 am
I was once a serious duck decoy carver. I sold them too cheaply and had a huge backlog of orders so I walked away form carving in 86. After looking at my huge pile of Tupelo gum carving wood for the last 24 years I finally decided bow and flintlock rifle building had permanently replaced carving. Sold all my wood yesterday, probably 25-30 well seasoned blocks, most large enough to carve a full sized decoy from, for $100.

The bad thing is, I sold all my really great carvings and only have a couple of so-so ones left.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/duckdecoys.jpg)
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Post by: jonathan creason on December 19, 2010, 03:58:28 pm
Love that woody, Eric.  Those are by far my favorite duck.  They're a a pain to paint, though.
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Post by: Hillbilly on December 25, 2010, 10:43:18 pm
Really nice work, those are great.
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Post by: ohma on December 26, 2010, 10:31:59 am
this is a pic of a pic so its not best quality. little white cat, shad,. and clam carved from basswood.
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Post by: 22arrows on December 28, 2010, 03:40:59 pm
Dang those are sweet!
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Post by: stickbender on January 05, 2011, 12:57:11 am

     Beautiful work.  My Girlfriend is recovering from knee surgery to her left knee.  She had some surgery on the right one last year.  Like I told her getting old ain't for sissies! ;D  She ordered a pretty neat device, that pumps ice water, or hot water, through a wrap, and she says it is great.  Her Brother had used one, and liked it, so she ordered one, and saved a BUNCH, instead of going through the local places.  She just puts the ice in the bucket, and some water to the water line, and wraps her leg, and puts her leg up, and enjoys.  I hope you heal quickly, Omha, and Eric, you guys do beautiful work.  There is a wood carver club here, and once a year, they put on a show, and man it is something.  There is a Vietnamese guy who does sea life, and you expect it to move.  There are birds, and human, and all kinds of carvings, that are just mind blowing.  Oh, and fish, and ducks too. ;)  You guys are great.

                                                                         Wayne
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Post by: ohma on January 06, 2011, 09:51:24 am
thanks for the kind words folks.hey stickbender i have one of those devices you are describeing its a lunch box looking deal that the hospital sent home with me. thought they were loading the bill at first then i used it and it is a great piece of equipment. as saidit will work hot or cold. anyone interested let me know and ill post some contacts for it.thanks again Ohma.
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Post by: ohma on January 06, 2011, 10:00:21 am
my daughter likes unicorns, so i gave it a try. Basswood mounted purple heart. this piece is 25 years old but thought i would show it.
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Post by: swamp yeti on January 07, 2011, 07:20:32 pm
              Amazing.
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Post by: Postman on January 15, 2011, 04:22:35 pm
Incredible work, love that bluegill.
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on January 15, 2011, 10:28:14 pm
Very impressive work.  I love those fish.
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Post by: ohma on January 18, 2011, 12:44:36 pm
texan tooth pick holder. carved from basswood.