tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post7445202548404914025..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: Carved Stone Holder: FinishedKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-91449611907725599702010-01-30T21:52:59.829-05:002010-01-30T21:52:59.829-05:00That is stunningly beautiful.
I've also start...That is stunningly beautiful.<br /><br />I've also started blogging from my (comparatively small) shop - please stop by!<br /><br />http://bowsaw.wordpress.com/Ross Hentonhttp://bowsaw.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-76156584114592218062009-12-24T05:31:13.215-05:002009-12-24T05:31:13.215-05:00Once again an amazing project. This is truly brea...Once again an amazing project. This is truly breath taking. Thanks for sharing and have a Merry Christmas.<br />Ray CurtisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-28633105139066658402009-12-23T20:31:38.260-05:002009-12-23T20:31:38.260-05:00Kari,
Amazing carving you are a true craftwoman. ...Kari,<br /><br />Amazing carving you are a true craftwoman. You have a great blog. I have enjoyed reading all your posts. Have a wonderful Christmas.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602539069333234699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-45291609779537196632009-12-23T18:34:05.672-05:002009-12-23T18:34:05.672-05:00Correction, it's called "LidOff.jpg"...Correction, it's called "LidOff.jpg".Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-5473233607884554682009-12-23T18:33:24.260-05:002009-12-23T18:33:24.260-05:00John, I think Larry just downloaded the top image....John, I think Larry just downloaded the top image. It's named "topoff.jpg". You can click on it to make it larger and then download it to your desktop if you want. Merry Christmas to you, too!Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-33132860627238277562009-12-23T17:08:48.177-05:002009-12-23T17:08:48.177-05:00Hey, if Larry has a special screen saver, I'd ...Hey, if Larry has a special screen saver, I'd like a copy as well.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and Presbyfruit.John Cashmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-91646291488259337072009-12-23T08:26:45.360-05:002009-12-23T08:26:45.360-05:00Now that's impressive. Truly impressive.
Than...Now that's impressive. Truly impressive.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />MitchellMitchellhttp://theparttimewoodworker.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-17403792533114781952009-12-22T22:18:25.668-05:002009-12-22T22:18:25.668-05:00Thanks again for all the nice comments!
Rob, I t...Thanks again for all the nice comments! <br /><br />Rob, I think it's 2,000 grit, so not super fine. But it works very well with my knives.<br /><br />Larry, my top off is your screen saver? That just sounds wrong on so many levels. hahaKari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-20626063073633228932009-12-21T20:21:09.388-05:002009-12-21T20:21:09.388-05:00That came out Great Kari!
Your carving is top notc...That came out Great Kari!<br />Your carving is top notch & that box is beautiful too!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207282915602307341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-78361369108542979292009-12-21T15:43:54.481-05:002009-12-21T15:43:54.481-05:00Now that is craftsmanship! Sensitivity to the mate...Now that is craftsmanship! Sensitivity to the materials and skill with tools. An artist sense of things. <br /><br />GeorgeGeorge Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511373925197443383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-89537058253160815332009-12-21T11:06:49.675-05:002009-12-21T11:06:49.675-05:00Such an amazing project! I want to be you when I ...Such an amazing project! I want to be you when I grow up. :)EMBOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704612951401361235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-43148443027368375882009-12-21T07:20:38.231-05:002009-12-21T07:20:38.231-05:00Kari, you continue to amaze. The cocobollo/pear c...Kari, you continue to amaze. The cocobollo/pear combination is stunning, particularly when touched by your hand.<br /><br />Your topoff.jpg has become my screen background. Great inspiration but I'm going to be careful not to let my sharpening stones see how the upper crust live.<br /><br />Cheers --- LarryLarry Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211549672565037525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-42706089493177326292009-12-21T06:54:30.044-05:002009-12-21T06:54:30.044-05:00KAri, I enjoyed following along as you transformed...KAri, I enjoyed following along as you transformed that piece of wood into a beautiful box. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays, RickRickhttp://firstlightwoodworking.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-49893155351279680442009-12-21T06:10:15.989-05:002009-12-21T06:10:15.989-05:00Hi Kari - as they say on this side of the pond...&...Hi Kari - as they say on this side of the pond...'proper job'<br />I use a similarly coloured stone (a Spyderco) which is 10,000g so it might be worth finding out what the actual grit of your stone is.<br />Just a thought - RobWoodblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573880625129679293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-34443203622341828832009-12-20T23:35:47.529-05:002009-12-20T23:35:47.529-05:00If I'm drooling too much, just kick me outta t...If I'm drooling too much, just kick me outta the shop!<br /><br />Vic using Sylvia's account...bwa ha ha..Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658306271535102402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-9183852038973637232009-12-20T22:14:51.556-05:002009-12-20T22:14:51.556-05:00Thanks so much for the kind remarks. :o)
The ston...Thanks so much for the kind remarks. :o)<br />The stone is ceramic (I think 2,000 grit). <br />John, that's a great idea to carve the date into the top. I had never seen antique stone holders with any ornamentation before this one.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-55286398481978648542009-12-20T20:53:30.997-05:002009-12-20T20:53:30.997-05:00Flippin' nice!
I'm clapping right now.Flippin' nice!<br /><br />I'm clapping right now.Darnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-60217604332944982922009-12-20T18:38:13.509-05:002009-12-20T18:38:13.509-05:00Sweet! Makes my knockup equivalents look really s...Sweet! Makes my knockup equivalents look really sadUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106534228542665900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-20305291689356016742009-12-20T17:46:46.312-05:002009-12-20T17:46:46.312-05:00I like it. I think you did an awesome JOB!!!!I like it. I think you did an awesome JOB!!!!Buckboard WoodWorkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201911484397143328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-78288786078613250152009-12-20T17:31:51.551-05:002009-12-20T17:31:51.551-05:00Wow! This is amazing! I've been reading for aw...Wow! This is amazing! I've been reading for awhile, but had to comment on how stunning it is!<br /><br />My little chip carvings have advanced to snowflakes in time for winter...I'll get there yet!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005759871205432019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-72359100289915687522009-12-20T17:31:15.653-05:002009-12-20T17:31:15.653-05:00an inspiration- thank you! ;)
toman inspiration- thank you! ;)<br /><br />tomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416979406500241671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-75865709237786147602009-12-20T17:22:02.651-05:002009-12-20T17:22:02.651-05:00Holy Crap Kari! Very very nice!Holy Crap Kari! Very very nice!Davehttp://creatingsawdust.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-78279979266164841042009-12-20T17:20:05.317-05:002009-12-20T17:20:05.317-05:00Outstanding work, Kari! You must have the patience...Outstanding work, Kari! You must have the patience of a saint.<br /><br />BobBob Tinsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925965417241048148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-29678152332589166442009-12-20T16:51:41.798-05:002009-12-20T16:51:41.798-05:00Simply STUNNING!Simply STUNNING!Bob Eastonhttp://bob-easton.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-2921711476874104022009-12-20T16:19:42.098-05:002009-12-20T16:19:42.098-05:00Magnificent. It is an heirloom, but I hope you use...Magnificent. It is an heirloom, but I hope you use it.<br /><br />Is it a white translucent stone? Do you use it for carving tools, or what?<br /><br />After seeing this, I'm tempted to finally do one myself. I always had a notion to do one with just the date on top, as many antique stone holders do.<br /><br />You are an inspiration, and there is not much higher praise.John Cashmannoreply@blogger.com