whittlin' with your edc

[Jfowl31]

This all looks great-that screwdriver has me thinking of mini tools now as well 5k! Jfowl-what did you use for that dolphin? Looked like maple or birch; cocobolo? are you nuts?!?I've carved boxes and lids out of that and similar scraps of exotics (never throw wood away ) but generally I use a batoning chisel which when sharp cuts like a dream. Think razel by John Graham but not nearly so exspensive I guess I used to carry one in my tool belt, so it was sorta an edc? Maybe not Fantastic stuff everyone, some of it kinda humbling, course practice always helps.
Thanks, Neal

The dolphin is basswood. And yes, I regretted the cocobolo choice... but I've got a helluva paperweight now and the color is getting darker the more I play with it. Still occasionally tweaking and touching up corners and designs on it during down times. If I ever "finish" it, I'll rub it down with some oil and take some pictures, but more than likely this will just be a continuing project with constant embellishments.

 

[neal70]

Absolutely nothing wrong with that!
Neal

 

[JSCHENK]

Still in progress but the hat is nearly complete and I just started on the face. He will be whistling... Unless I slip[emoji6]

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[JSCHENK]

Done

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[StoneBeard]

That is extremely impressive, nicely done :thumbup:

 

[StoneBeard]

I'd like to say thank you to whittlinaway (Greg) and Txjohn. Greg inspired me to take my hand at whittling with his GAW and has been extremely helpful and patient answering my many questions and providing guidance beyond what's in the threads here. Txjohn answered my " wanted to buy" on the exchange and gave me the oppertunity to purchase his #38 Grinling Whittler at a very fair price.

I spent the last week learning to reprofile bevels and sharpen at the proper angles producing razor sharp edges. I finally got the blades to an acceptable level this morning and started practicing making the four primary whittling cuts. One thing lead to another and I carved this tiki abomination using those cuts. I had a great time and I'm looking forward to learning and progressing.



So apparently blood red jigged bone actually bleeds when held tightly in a sweaty whittling hand haha! Never had that happen before but I also don't usually put a knife to work for 60 minutes straight.

 

[joeradza]

I don't think it was the knife. The red was released by the Tiki! Be careful carving spirits. HAHA!
Nice job.

Alan

 

[Neko2]

I'd like to say thank you to whittlinaway (Greg) and Txjohn. Greg inspired me to take my hand at whittling with his GAW and has been extremely helpful and patient answering my many questions and providing guidance beyond what's in the threads here. Txjohn answered my " wanted to buy" on the exchange and gave me the oppertunity to purchase his #38 Grinling Whittler at a very fair price.

I spent the last week learning to reprofile bevels and sharpen at the proper angles producing razor sharp edges. I finally got the blades to an acceptable level this morning and started practicing making the four primary whittling cuts. One thing lead to another and I carved this tiki abomination using those cuts. I had a great time and I'm looking forward to learning and progressing.



So apparently blood red jigged bone actually bleeds when held tightly in a sweaty whittling hand haha! Never had that happen before but I also don't usually put a knife to work for 60 minutes straight.

Wow, I've only ever seen a Chinese knife do that.
I guess it can happen to any of them.

 

[WhittlinAway]

Done

Really nice! I've enjoyed watching this one in progress. I particularly like the detail on the back.

Looking good. :thumbup: I like it when things emerge when you're just messing around.

I'm glad you're having fun and I'm looking forward to seeing your whittlings yet to come!

 

[JSCHENK]

Thanks
Here is another one, from a while ago.

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[Hickory n steel]

I really need to do some more whittling, because the few things I've made aren't that impressive compared to what I've sen on here.👍

 

[WhittlinAway]

I've been spending more time shaping steel than wood lately, but I did whittle this little chain about a week ago.

A knife just like that one is my most frequent whittling knife and my most frequent carry.

Now that I've finished up most of my blade mod projects for the moment, I'm looking forward to making more small pieces of wood into smaller pieces of wood.

 

[Jeff_R]

I really need to do some more whittling, because the few things I've made aren't that impressive compared to what I've sen on here.👍

Hi guys, another long time whittler here.

Hickory: don't feel bad; my "specialty" is whittling 2x4s into toothpicks.

 

[StoneBeard]

I don't think it was the knife. The red was released by the Tiki! Be careful carving spirits. HAHA!
Nice job.

Alan

Haha :thumbup:

Thanks
Here is another one, from a while ago.

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I've been spending more time shaping steel than wood lately, but I did whittle this little chain about a week ago.

A knife just like that one is my most frequent whittling knife and my most frequent carry.

Now that I've finished up most of my blade mod projects for the moment, I'm looking forward to making more small pieces of wood into smaller pieces of wood.

Nicely done fellas :thumbup:

 

[lutejones]

Really nice guys!!
here's a little work in progress. The hands are not shaped yet, they are going to be one above the other holding the handle of a light sabre Think I will drill through the hands and put the on blade from another piece of work

This one is European Tilia sp. is a little harder than American Basswood and it splits easily so you have to be a lot more careful
Edited to add knife content:
I forgot that this thread is in traditionals, don't want it to get moved
Till this Point I've used the case whittler

Being a small carving I'll probably use the smaller blade on my Solingen pen knife for finishing

 

[Gary W. Graley]

This is one knife that I never saw coming and missed out on, tough to find any now, but looks like a great whittling tool for sure!
G2

Today whittling with GEC 38. Although not finished he's coming along
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[mrszeontestpilot]

After retouching the edge on my case seahorse whittler, I've been using it quite a bit for some whittling. These aren't as nice as some others have done, but I think I'll call them practice pieces. The seahorse is growing on me.

 

[WhittlinAway]

Looking back over this thread, I really like how it is shaping up. First efforts, practice pieces, works in progress, works of art. Sticks, balls, people, animals, chains, signs, tools, whistles, and even talk of toothpicks from 2x4s. Old knives, new knives, fancy and plain. Beginners, seasoned old hands, and many points between. Enthusiasm, appreciation, support, encouragement, curiosity, and admiration.

I think whittling is a wonderful past time no matter how you practice it or what you produce. I love how this thread reflects and celebrates that spirit.

Thanks Hickory n steel for getting it started and everyone for contributing and nurturing it along. I'm looking forward to lots more whittling to come!

 

[onojoe]

Its great to see all of this work. I was wondering what kind of edge do you guys find works best. Some of the pics look like the blades have convex edge. Is this on purpose, is there a better edge, V or convex? Here is what I use.

 

[lutejones]

I have found that for me what works Best it's around 10 to 12 degrees per side polished, thinning the grind and rounding the shoulders, so yes you could call it convex even though I believe in the apex it is a v grind, I'll have to check with magnification

This one is just reprofiled because the point was too thick for face details, I'll have to test if it doesn't roll.