Dragon carving

[bjrogg]

👍👍👍👍👍👍cool Ruddy

[Ruddy Darter]

Lol thanks Bjrogg,  thankfully I can give two thumbs up back  . A bit too close to the tendon on the back of my thumb which it could of sliced like butter, left me feeling quite shaken up. Lesson learned  .

 Ruddy.

[bjrogg]

I hear ya there Ruddy my Dad lost his thumb in farm accident also his ring finger in another farm accident. He misses the thumb a lot more. Hard to do a lot of things without thumb
Bjrogg

[Ruddy Darter]

Ow , sorry to read that Bjrogg, that's a horrifying thing to have happen.



 Ruddy.

[bjrogg]

That's ok Ruddy the ring finger was probably about 43 years ago thumb about 39 he's doing fine but you never realize how much you use your thumb till it's gone. Glad you just had a close call. We don't let anyone wear rings anymore on the farm, one of my buddies that helps us out from time to time lost his ring finger but they actually sewed it back on.
Bjrogg

[Zuma]

Come on guys 
You are making me queasy remembering
all the nasties of the past.
Please start a new blood and guts thread,
then I  might make your stomach turn a bit.
Really, this project is about elegant spoons and such.
The best I can do is drink whiskey with the patient and
then cauterize em.
Ruddy that is such a sweet under taking.
Zuma

[bjrogg]

Sorry Zuma my bad
Bjrogg

[Zuma]

Sorry Zuma my bad
Bjrogg

No, not bad, you guys are fine, Mostly it's ok if one is prepared
I am never prepared :embarassed:
Zuma

[Jodocus]

Fine carving! I like how you adjusted the beast to fit your shape, very nice! Finishing stuff with oil is always really satisfying, I find.

[Ruddy Darter]

Thank you Jodocus,

 Yes, I really enjoy the oiling, it's always a surprise how the grain will come through, one of the main reasons I like oak .

 Ruddy.

[Ruddy Darter]

I got one side piece sawn out, been a little time consuming although relaxing and enjoyable, doing a little bit here and there and now feel I got in the swing of it, should get the other piece done tomorrow. The grain looks like it's going to come out groovey too, nice sweeping swirls.
(Pleased it has come out not to bad on the reverse side, should look alright with some squaring out with a chisel )
Thought I'd update the progress...


    Ruddy.

[Pat B]

You're more patient than I am. Nice work.

[Ruddy Darter]

Thanks Pat B,

 Currently my spare time is split with other pursuits, which keeps them all enjoyable when I've had enough of one...so it's a little slow on progress, but this is the last of any major chore, save a couple of carved acorns with leaf/leaves, and the finish line is nicely in sight now  .

 Ruddy.

[Pat B]

Looking forward to seeing the finished work.   

[Ruddy Darter]

I got the construction done, it breaks down into three pieces (the sides slot on and will be locked on with a dowel). (Had a few days out after pulling a back muscle at the gym... , all good now.)

Just got to shape the knotwork back and front and round off the bed where the bow/bows will rest, finish off the knotwork around the holly rose side, two little  acorn and leaf carvings on each of the side pieces, tidy up all round then oil to finish...nice easy work to finish up with which should get done over the weekend  , I thought I'd post the progress now it's all together.

 Ruddy.