Time depends on the wood. A harder piece ( like rosewood) takes a little more time than a softer ( mohagany ) wood. I prefer to use hand tools ( knives and gouges ) but on the harder woods I use power ( Foredom SR and Dremel 440XPR) Thanks for the kind words, I plan on making a couple more of the Sea Dragons in birdseye maple,....I just have to catch up on some orders.
EDIT: I hadn't really caught up, I took a break and made these:
-- Edited by Kilted Carver on Saturday 2nd of May 2009 03:50:37 PM
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Brotherhood of the Kilt member #133 Laird of the Hardwood
I think we should have an addition to the forum, maybe called "Show Us What You Made"? I like looking at others creations as well as displaying my own. I think doing something like this spurs creativity and hopefully makes one say " Hey! I can do that!!"
Any Thoughts?
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Brotherhood of the Kilt member #133 Laird of the Hardwood