gamekeeper1960 Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 I was asked recently if theres away of making a stick handle with a Common Carp for a memorial stick to his son ...thinking of the shape of a fish I have seen them done (and done them myself ) as a leaping trout or salmon but Carp ain't as a rule known for their leaping ability.. So I had to put my thinking cap on...now I one or two Crooks that have a dog and another of a hare laying on top so it got me thinking how would it look with said Carp.. A little while later headed to the shed to source out some wood that might be suitable...many years ago I was given some Black Walnut off cuts from a chap who makes furniture... So thus far we have.... And please if you've seen enough of my work I won't be offended just say so... Cheers DB.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Keep them coming please, very happy to look at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 minute ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Keep them coming please, very happy to look at them. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 All good stuff that you post 😊👍 keep it coming love seeing it coming to life 👍😊 thanks for taking the time to post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Old farrier said: All good stuff that you post 😊👍 keep it coming love seeing it coming to life 👍😊 thanks for taking the time to post You're very welcome matey. just don't want to bore folks ... DB... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 How can we ever want you to stop showing us your great work and other's to learn from you. KEEP THEM COMMING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 32 minutes ago, gamekeeper1960 said: You're very welcome matey. just don't want to bore folks ... DB... No chance of that with your skills 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hello, thanks for posting, look forward to seeing how it goes and the finished stick, I remember catching a common carp in an old brick pit lake about 8, proper Mr Crabtree scene with my dear Uncle David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, bottletopbill said: How can we ever want you to stop showing us your great work and other's to learn from you. KEEP THEM COMMING Thanks Bill..more photos to follow... 6 minutes ago, Old farrier said: No chance of that with your skills 👍 Thank you Mr Farrier... 1 minute ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, thanks for posting, look forward to seeing how it goes and the finished stick, I remember catching a common carp in an old brick pit lake about 8, proper Mr Crabtree scene with my dear Uncle David Cheers Mr Popper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Well today has gone well...and things are moving along well only now I remember why Black Walnut is not the easiest timber to work with as it shows every scratch mark..so theres a heck of a lot sanding to do started with with 80grit and ends with 600grit to get over this problem..but I must admit the end result is fabulous....I've added scales but tried to make it look like a bottom feeder as it creeps along the river bed ... don't know if I've achieved it but as they say him up stars like a trier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Very nice coming on well does your good lady mind you sanding in the lounge 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Very nice coming on well does your good lady mind you sanding in the lounge 😂😂😂 To be honest I've never asked her ...🤣 ...she a diamond...and a 🍬 💝... Edited January 7, 2022 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 You had better give the good lady a special heart shaped stick in February the 14th to say thank you for helping you and cleaning up after you. Please guy's do not read this as a rude suggestion being made. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 22 hours ago, gamekeeper1960 said: You're very welcome matey. just don't want to bore folks ... DB... I don't think you will bore anyone.They are fantastic love seeing them.Such talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 3 hours ago, bottletopbill said: You had better give the good lady a special heart shaped stick in February the 14th to say thank you for helping you and cleaning up after you. Please guy's do not read this as a rude suggestion being made. Bill She's already got my 💝 Bill she doesn't need any others...😉... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Grinling Gibbons..........? Edited January 8, 2022 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 I think you spend too much time posting , when you could spend it carving 😁. Your work is outstanding sir , and I eagerly await your latest pics 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 3 hours ago, ditchman said: Grinling Gibbons..........? Heck I wish..Dictchy 1 hour ago, mel b3 said: I think you spend too much time posting , when you could spend it carving 😁. Your work is outstanding sir , and I eagerly await your latest pics 👍. Cheers Mel.....been busy today trying to get wet pheasants to fly so you well have to wait till next week ...👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Spent some time today doing some hand sanding with fine paper to remove all of the scratch marks,and fitting the head upto a nice hazel with character now awaiting the glue to set before I can do the final tapering... Edited January 10, 2022 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Looking good it’s a good choice of wood thanks for updating us 👍😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Old farrier said: Looking good it’s a good choice of wood thanks for updating us 👍😊 Thank you..yes I think it works well,and it should contrast very well when the paint goes on...👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Looking forward to the next images. Very impressed so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Looking forward to the next images. Very impressed so far. Thanks Mr Chokes..👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 That Black walnut is going to look exceptional when it’s finished ,a lovely idea for a stick and a really worthwhile reason for making it in the first place ,they will treasure that for life brilliant.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 You just keep on amazing us all and we can not wait until your next adventure. How do you decide what to do next as a project. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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