gamekeeper1960 Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Decided it's about time I got back into carving some sticks some might remember me from a way back so here goes got a couple of orders one for a cocker and another for a mallard drake only I didn't think about posting anything a here until I saw Holloways tufted so we'll have to see how this pans out. The wood for the spaniel was alder a much underrated wood for carving but for the mallard I have some pieces of black walnut kick around. . First a picture of the cocker so far still needs finishing lacquer to be applied. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 absolutely stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 1 minute ago, mel b3 said: absolutely stunning Cheers Mel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Very nice, always look too good to use though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, mel b3 said: absolutely stunning hello, PLUS 1 what craftsmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, PLUS 1 what craftsmanship + 2. superb work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thanks Guys nice to be back in the shed and enjoying life ... First picture of the the mallard head as it was cut from the slab of black walnut . And starts to take shape. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KronKron Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 These are amazing, can't wait to see more and watch how they progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 That'll do for today I'll post some more pictures as I get a chance to do more.. And thanks for all your kind messages. .regards David. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Fantastic work...a true craftsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Wow. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Very nice work 😊👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 I absolutely love both of those ! who ever gets the mallard will treasure it for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thanks Holloway much appreciated from comment from a craftsmen. .Well I hope they will be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 I doff my cap to you - brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) On 12/05/2019 at 20:16, Gordon R said: I doff my cap to you - brilliant. There you go Gordon , your new hobby . I have made a few in the past . Its a lovely hobby . Going out finding the stick to cut . And learning a new hobby and reading up . I used to make them and give them to friends and family . Edited May 15, 2019 by johnphilip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 hello, what sort on price would a dog head stick be if you made to sell, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) Hi oldpigeonpopper I have pm you a reply. Cheers David. . Edited May 15, 2019 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Hi all at last I have found a couple of hours to spend in the shed working on the duck head I started a time back now this is where it gets fiddly matching one side to the other..both eyes just pushed in so I can get the eye sockets right..a few more hours and hopefully it will come to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 seriously impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Cheers ditchy .. just taken a while to get back into but I'm pleased so far .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Very nice, look forward to it being completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 think the duck would look nice ...just oiled...why cover up all that nice wood and work with paint ....what do you rekon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, ditchman said: think the duck would look nice ...just oiled...why cover up all that nice wood and work with paint ....what do you rekon ? 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 hours ago, ditchman said: think the duck would look nice ...just oiled...why cover up all that nice wood and work with paint ....what do you rekon ? And a nice Opinel blade fitted as well !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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