[CV3]

I was stuck in the house today with a Knee issues. I got my grandson to go the the shop and bring me a 2'x 2 'x 8" block of butternut. I have a great little carving apron that catches all the chips while i sit in my chair and carve. Roughed out what will be a mountain man topper when it is done. Saw a little football, and Iced the knee.

Apron

 

[cobalt]

is it a self portrait lol

sorry to hear about your knee ,handy to have a helpful grandchildren

 

[CV3]

Could be. It is a good looking mountain man

 

[Rodney]

Sorry about your knee. Hope you're doing better soon.

Good looking topper!

Rodney

 

[RandyL476]

Nice looking mountain man

 

[MJC4]

Great start on the mountain man. Coonskin cap?

 

[CV3]

Great start on the mountain man. Coonskin cap?

Yes that is the plan.

 

[Gloops]

I sympathise with your knee just about recovered with mine, gave it a nasty twist and was inactive for 6 weeks. Like the apron, does it have an inbuilt stiffenner to hold in a catching position?

The mountain man is looking good he will stand proud on top of a shank/pole.

 

[CV3]

I sympathise with your knee just about recovered with mine, gave it a nasty twist and was inactive for 6 weeks. Like the apron, does it have an inbuilt stiffenner to hold in a catching position?
The mountain man is looking good he will stand proud on top of a shank/pole.

This is the apron. If someone in the family sew's would not be to hard to make one

 

[cobalt]

don't know if I could get away with carving in the house. I get the quick eye over when I have been in the workshop on coming in the back door. One thing I always seem to forget is to stamp my shoes to knock the sawdust off .Its the rubberised door mat gives me away it just leaves my footprints .so always leave a pair of slippers there now to change into.

 

[CV3]

The rule is that I can carve, NOT sand, with the apron and in one area that will be cleaned when I am done.By me. And only when there is a reason I can't use the shop.

 

[cobalt]

Sounds as tho your better half is very understanding .Its worth a bunch of flowers or a meal for a treat

 

[CV3]

Had some time to get a little more done on this topper.

 

[CV3]

Roughing in the hair and beard today.

 

[cobalt]

you certainly captured the eyes and nose well

 

[Gloops]

Topper coming along nicely, a good candidate for the oil paint staining finish as previously posted. Thanks for the info on the carvers apron all I need to do now is whip up some enthusiasm from her indoors to make one, (less mess should be a good incentive)

 

[CV3]

Added dome detail today.

 

[Gloops]

Great detail in the eyes, looking good.

 

[CV3]

Basic carving done.just final clean up. I am going to use a small burr to texture the hair on the cap then shape and fit the base to a hiking staff before finishing with tung oil;.

 

[Rodney]

He's looking really good!

I like the fringe on his coat.

Rodney