this is my latest project I will be shipping it to Baltimore this week all I have to do is gild the second side and get a bracket to hang it on.
[ November 24, 2003, 02:53 PM: Message edited by: Richard Doyle ]
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hi Richard! Great sign. Nice and simple and clean. Love- JILL
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Rich,
Somehow I can tell that you're really starting to get into the carved stuff!!!!
Good work!
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Richard Doyle (Member # 2919) on :
Thnks guys I think Ive found my niche this is my favorite type of sign to make although it can be tough on your back. how high do you keep your work bench Joe Im thinking mine needs moved up to almost chest level. Im hoping to make it to one of your meets. I had plans for that weekend this year hopefully next year though.
Posted by Jack Davis (Member # 1408) on :
Very nice.......
Posted by Dennis Raap (Member # 3632) on :
Rich, nice looking sign. Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Very classy.
Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on :
RICH!... Work at an ease-L buddy!!!! Upright hands above your heart, it worked for the old masters 1000's of years ago it'll work for you! Get some easy grip clamps to secure it and whittle away! And do your sizing the same way...
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Richard,
As you know, I spend 85% of my days carving. I experimented early on with bench heights (70's) and discoverd much later this information...from "Cassell's Wood Carving", originally published in London in 1911. "A good guide is to measure the height up to the elbows, with the forearm raised horizontally."(To determine bench height) I came to the same conclusion!
If you wish to carve while seated, the same guide applies but make sure your feet touch the floor.
When working on large pieces, I elevate the back of the bench top about 20 degrees. To do this, I use a 3/4" piece of MDO clamped on the edge nearest you with my Zyliss vise and prop up the back with a 4" scrap of wood.
Rather than using a clamp to secure the work piece on the bench, I put a piece or two of that rubber shelf liner, that you get at the department stores, under the work piece. Then I drop my 25lb "Give me a hand will ya?" bag of lead shot onto the work piece. Remember when I did that at Mars...and after 25 yrs, the bag gave up the ship? I made a new bag which should outlast me. Now, to rearrange the piece, just lift the bag and move the piece and put it back down......TaDaaaa! Much quicker than clamping and unclamping......and you don't have to worry about leaving any clamp marks.
Works for me....give it a try, it may work for you too.
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Good looking sign Rich. Chrisp & clean.
Joe, nice tip. That shelf liner is good for gripping things and opening jars too.
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bag of lead shot onto the work piece. Remember when I did that at Mars...and after 25 yrs, the bag gave up the ship? ![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif)
I made a new bag which should outlast me. Now, to rearrange the piece, just lift the bag and move the piece and put it back down......TaDaaaa! Much quicker than clamping and unclamping......and you don't have to worry about leaving any clamp marks.