relief carving

[oldwoodswalker]

hey fellas does anyone know of a good reference book or dvd on relief carving a stock.

 

[kaintuck]

I got a Jack Brooks video.....it let me understand the method he uses....I will mix my method and his....

BTW...I CANNOT for the life of me, get the V-gouge method correct!!!

enjoy!
oltom

 

[oldwoodswalker]

thanks ill have to look that up kain. i guess all we can do is keep trying right :v

 

[Zonie]

Be aware of the fact that when anyone watches someone who is good at something, it always looks soooo easy.

They just turn the stock and move the chisel or knife and right before your eyes, magic happens.

Things suddenly appear where there was nothing before. :shocked2:

There are a lot of things that go into the carving that are going thru the craftsman's mind that are not mentioned.

I suggest strongly that the first attempts at carving be done on some pieces of scrap wood.

 

[galamb]

You do realize it's called "relief" carving because that is the overwhelming feeling when you are done and haven't botched the job :rotf:

 

[F.G. Ford]

I call it gouge & go :cursing:
Fred

 

[Davemuzz]

 

[MSW]

Be aware of the fact that when anyone watches someone who is good at something, it always looks soooo easy.

They just turn the stock and move the chisel or knife and right before your eyes, magic happens.

Things suddenly appear where there was nothing before. :shocked2:

There are a lot of things that go into the carving that are going thru the craftsman's mind that are not mentioned.

I suggest strongly that the first attempts at carving be done on some pieces of scrap wood.

(emphasis added)

what he said ... don't ask me how I know ...

as an "oh, and by the way," you need to get very good at getting your tools as sharp as possible. be aware that the overwhelming majority of tools come from the manufacturer ground, but not really sharp enough to properly use and get good results ... sharpen and strop before you take them to practice wood

good luck with your build!

 

[F.G. Ford]

Davemuzz,
Seems as though you use the same "chipping" hammer as I do??
Have a great day!
Fred

 

[oldwoodswalker]

thanks for all the advice fellas i know its going to be extremely dificult and mind bending but i got this kit as a project and im going all the waywith it im not in a rush to finish just in a rush to start kit should be here today or tomorrow wish me luck im going to need it :v

 

[Davemuzz]

I've practice my intricate work with this delicate hammer. :rotf: Needless to say I'm really glad I have extra sandpaper on hand at all times. :idunno:

Practice on the same type of scrap wood first....always a good idea. Or...keep lot's of sandpaper around and when someone ask if you planned on the wrist being that small....you just respond "Of course....it's period correct!" :grin:

Dave

 

[Rifleman1776]

hey fellas does anyone know of a good reference book or dvd on relief carving a stock.

Woodcarving is a huge hobby. I'll bet there is a wood carving club in your locale. That said, there are many vendors of carving tools, books and DVDs out there. A little Googling will find you plenty. Also try the local library.

 

[dleach]

This was a very helpful book: http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Woodcarving-Accessories-Frederick-Wilbur/dp/1565233840
Lots of scroll work and how to in it.
Regards,
Dave

 

[LRB]

Use the stab in method. Much less chance of screwing up, and is just as correct for most schools of rifles.

 

[jerrywh]

"There are a lot of things that go into the carving that are going thru the craftsman's mind that are not mentioned." Zonie
Zonie is so right about this. Good carvers are always thinking about the grain and what will be the effect of every cut. Engravers are the same.
The two best carving books or references I have ever seen are[ the traditional wood carvers manual by Paul Hasluck. and Tapes by Nora Hall.
Actually a person learns more by reading than watching a master carver but one needs both. Almost all the tapes I have ever seen leave out a lot of important info. I think I own about all there is. http://www.norahall.com/

 

[oldwoodswalker]

thanks for the input guys i really appreciate i,as i said before i know its going to be tough and at times,probablyalot of times i will kick myself for even thinking about doing it but in the end right or wrong itll be mine ugly or not,hopefully not :v

 

[jerrywh]

The fear of failure drives many a genius.

 

[Lock Nut]

Wow, that should make me a "super Genius" by now. :grin:

 

[oldwoodswalker]

thanks jerry, that makes me feel a little better, not smarter just better :haha: