Thanks Marty, you know I have always been that way. Being my own worst critic. Never thinking my carvings were good enough. I finally gave up on thinking that way and just do it because I enjoy carving so much.
Mr.Coates I've been looking for someone to help me go a step further in my carvings. I believe you are that person. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Now this is a great video.....it show that if you have the talent, which you obviously have, you can carve with just about any kind of knife. Thank you for sharing, I wouldn't mind seeing this piece finished.Btw I bet a few cuss words were used when you hit that thumb....OUCH!!!!!
I have a really old homemade knife just like that, I've been carving since I was nine and I can hardly carve a tomato without cutting myself when I use it, It is crazy sharp. Wonderful display of craftsmanship.
I bet I lost a total of 2 days of sleep just watching you carve. Is there some way I can buy a piece of your work. The one you are doing right here would be fine. Just tell me how much and where to send the cost. Thanks my friend.
sloanIrrigation thanks. The knife was originally used for filleting fish. I cut about 3" of the blade and turned it into a roughing knife. I'm working on what I hope is an easier video to follow.
Can you please do a video explaining how to pick good wood to do this with I'm having a hard time with grain patterns affecting the carving process also most of my carvings seem to end up splitting how do you keep from that, thanks for any help
This is the way I did it 17 or 18 years ago when I started. I still do it today. I guess old habits are hard to break. Besides that it takes some of the stress of my when I'm carving 7-8 hrs a day.
This is great tv. I kind of like the no talking as well. Just turn on some good music and watch art happen. Your unique way of carving is very interesting to watch and the finished piece always looks amazing.
@@KevinCoates98 how do you sharpen the beast. I use a strop. And i have a flexcut carving knife. And still have trouble cutting This basswood. Is white pine softer.??
Don't need several expensive carving knives. Learn to sharpen steel. I have seen people using box cutters and doing amazing work. Don't give up on your first try.
