Rattlesnake Figurhead

[Norway]

The pattern is scanned from working drawings, the problem is that the figure head is only shown from one side.
@Dave Stevens (Lumberyard) , has given me permission to use photos he has posted here on SOS of the work of Harold Hahn.
With this starting point, I have an opportunity to make an attempt.
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[Norway]

Start, the material is birch adjusted with a thickness planer, Proxxon and sawn with a Meek contour saw.

 

[Uwek]

I am looking forward to see your progress - carving skills are still harldy missing, so I hope to learn.....

 

[shota70]

Start, the material is birch adjusted with a thickness planer, Proxxon and sawn with a Meek contour saw.
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so far great work
I'm trying to create the figurehead of lion, we can learn from each other

 

[Norway]

Thanks for your interest UWE and Shota 70, I'll just have to say it again if I haven't already, I've never tried work like this before, so this will definitely be a lot of trial and error, luckily I have I have a good deal of birch material available.
Greetings Knut-

 

[Norway]

The tools I have for the job.


For sharpening the tool, I have made plates, one with leather/sanding paste and one with water sanding paper gr 1200.
Grinding stones I have had in stock for as long as I can remember.

I do not have any experience in grinding with these grinding tools.
Appreciate if anyone can give some tips and tricks on sharpening the above tools.
Greetings Knut-

 

[StuG]

The tools I have for the job.
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For sharpening the tool, I have made plates, one with leather/sanding paste and one with water sanding paper gr 1200.
Grinding stones I have had in stock for as long as I can remember.
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I do not have any experience in grinding with these grinding tools.
Appreciate if anyone can give some tips and tricks on sharpening the above tools.
Greetings Knut-

"Lee Valley Tools" has some guides on line that may help

 

[Norway]

@StuG, Thank you, I will look up this site and see what they say about this topic.-

 

[Norway]

A little tidying up on my workbench.
The rest of the work must be done indoors.




Forgot to show knives by Micromark.

 

[Norway]

This attempt ended with me leaving too little meat for an arm.

 

[shota70]

This attempt ended with me leaving too little meat for an arm.
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my dear friend
it's looks promising carving, I'm curious about the method that you are using

 

[Norway]

@shota70, I will try to show the tool and how to in the next post, BDW, 2 failed attempts so far.

 

[shota70]

@shota70, I will try to show the tool and how to in the next post, BDW, 2 failed attempts so far.
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don't give up my friend
There is a wise proverb that says: Seven times a righteous person will fall , but he will be rise

 

[Norway]

Since you mention it, seven times, how about eight times?

 

[shota70]

Since you mention it, seven times, how about eight times?
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Now you are surely righteous

 

[Herman]

Dear Knut
Gratulerer med dagen, a very Happy Birthday

Starting wood carving is difficult, but persistence will sure pay off, keep up the good work.
I am looking forward to your learning process.
In time I too will carve the figurehead and ornaments for my "7 Provincien" and I hope I can display some talent for it.

 

[Uwek]

The pattern is scanned from working drawings, the problem is that the figure head is only shown from one side.
@Dave Stevens (Lumberyard) , has given me permission to use photos he has posted here on SOS of the work of Harold Hahn.
With this starting point, I have an opportunity to make an attempt.
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Hallo Knut alias @Norway
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[shota70]

Dear Knut / @Norway
HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish you all the BEST and happiness

 

[Norway]

Thank you, everyone, for the birthday wishes and compliments on woodcarving.

 

[Norway]

Here are the last 3 attempts.
After 8 attempts I have found that this is not for me, at least not on this small scale.