tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post3569583576101182328..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: I Know What You're ThinkingKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-85238730878774710742011-07-11T11:47:05.440-04:002011-07-11T11:47:05.440-04:00I have followed your blog for a while now but had ...I have followed your blog for a while now but had not taken the time to go back to some of you older posts, so I have pretty much caught up this morning. I love the site, your writing, and your work. <br /><br />I say this often but carving is not my strong point but I do enjoy it, and hope to get to half of your level someday. <br /><br />Take care!Chris Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168003849814573354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-23318777091244276382011-07-10T21:37:38.092-04:002011-07-10T21:37:38.092-04:00Thanks, Eric. :o)
mmyjak, very well stated. I'...Thanks, Eric. :o)<br /><br />mmyjak, very well stated. I'm all for making our workspaces and tools attractive and functional. I know that not everyone agrees with that way of thinking, but we all have different preferences.<br /><br />Adam, indeed. Why not make our tools functional AND attractive? The two don't need to be separated.<br /><br />Al, I should give it a try. :DKari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-47046372144500963102011-07-10T10:48:43.596-04:002011-07-10T10:48:43.596-04:00Beautiful, Kari!
Another thought, to address the ...Beautiful, Kari!<br /><br />Another thought, to address the naysayers: You might be able to apply enough tension to strings on this frame saw.<br /><br />*Then* It would literally SING! :)<br /><br />Wonderful craftsmanship!<br /><br />AlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-92180213638954958132011-07-09T15:06:23.924-04:002011-07-09T15:06:23.924-04:00Kari,
I think form is just as important as functio...Kari,<br />I think form is just as important as function in a handtool. Especially a home made one. Absolutely beaytiful.Adam Welkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-15433429896193174962011-07-06T10:34:14.837-04:002011-07-06T10:34:14.837-04:00nice job - I like to do the same to the tools (and...nice job - I like to do the same to the tools (and jigs) I make (which unfortunately hasn't been much of late, I'm sad to say.) Even if no one else but you looks at it, its still a thing of beauty. Why shouldn't it be embellished? Why not take the time to go that extra step? <br /><br />We tend to rush through life, having been taught to always take short cuts; don't waist time mmyjakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757203962944724668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-41690369861535535792011-07-05T23:35:25.499-04:002011-07-05T23:35:25.499-04:00You are the only woodworker I know that can use th...You are the only woodworker I know that can use the word "scoopiness" in perfect context, and I know exactly what you are conveying. <br />Your hand work really is something. It's a joy to see you work a project.<br />Thanks Kari.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207282915602307341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-3813084867303836412011-07-05T18:51:29.551-04:002011-07-05T18:51:29.551-04:00Ah, I just watched the Roy Underhill video. Love t...Ah, I just watched the Roy Underhill video. Love the scraper clean up! Hadn't thought of that. Brilliant.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-48301397666999317202011-07-05T18:43:28.086-04:002011-07-05T18:43:28.086-04:00Thanks, Mitchell!
Bubba Squirrel, thanks for the ...Thanks, Mitchell!<br /><br />Bubba Squirrel, thanks for the link to the episode. I'll enjoy seeing how someone else carves these. I thought it was pretty easy once I figured out how to do it, but I'm sure there are better methods.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-64237070436538655372011-07-05T09:23:31.890-04:002011-07-05T09:23:31.890-04:00Kari--You might want to watch the 2007-2008 episod...Kari--You might want to watch the 2007-2008 episode of The Woodwright's Shop. Roy Underhill gets violin maker Joe Thrift to explain the process and demonstrate a little. The volute part starts at about the 20:30 mark. Link is: http://www.pbs.org/woodwrightsshop/video/2700/2707.html. Different method altogether.Bubba Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667020895257875999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-71938900874247388882011-07-05T09:22:16.717-04:002011-07-05T09:22:16.717-04:00Kari, your stuff just gets cooler and cooler. Way ...Kari, your stuff just gets cooler and cooler. Way to go!theparttimewoodworker.blogspot.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10108394540757607814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-58460606674998059202011-07-05T06:46:56.072-04:002011-07-05T06:46:56.072-04:00Thanks, Julio. :o)
Vic, I use Lamp brand carving ...Thanks, Julio. :o)<br /><br />Vic, I use Lamp brand carving tools from Woodworkers' Supply. They are the best, in my opinion. I don't think I've ever listed the ones I have on my blog, though.<br /><br />Stephen, I love the way old tools often have some sort of embellishment. It shows how much these tools meant to the craftsmen who made and/or decorated them.<br /><br />Bob, nice Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-12590643714316991372011-07-04T20:46:57.058-04:002011-07-04T20:46:57.058-04:00I come here not only to expand my knowledge of woo...I come here not only to expand my knowledge of woodworking, but to increase my vocabulary as well. Today I learned scrolly, scoopy, and scoopiness.John Cashmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-53471173195155361542011-07-04T19:33:40.189-04:002011-07-04T19:33:40.189-04:00It's just as well there is no competition betw...It's just as well there is no competition between woodworkers, or I would never show any of my work for shame of it being compared with yours! A beautiful job, Kari.Jeremy Kriewaldt (MuddleheadedWW)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-82141396634859685952011-07-04T19:21:45.323-04:002011-07-04T19:21:45.323-04:00Nice one, Kari. Your skill on the tools is evident...Nice one, Kari. Your skill on the tools is evident as always ... but the pics also show your skills on the camera and your use of light. As always, an enjoyable and inspiring read (and view).Greghttp://www.gregdmiller.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-20691162820475678232011-07-04T15:45:22.087-04:002011-07-04T15:45:22.087-04:00I love it! Projects like this are where all the le...I love it! Projects like this are where all the learning comes from. These little endeavors are making you such a well rounded woodworker. Nice work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210053142226651829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-11599209968151187272011-07-04T14:02:48.592-04:002011-07-04T14:02:48.592-04:00What!? Scrolls without acanthus leaves? Ya can'...What!? Scrolls without acanthus leaves? Ya can't have one without the other.<br /><br />Ah ... this is a frame saw, not a <a href="http://www.engraverscafe.com/content.php?170-H-H-Finished" rel="nofollow">firearm!</a><br /><br />I once carved <a href="http://www.bob-easton.com/blog/?p=637" rel="nofollow">a couple of those</a> and understand the shape / effort. Beautiful work!!!Bob Eastonhttp://bob-easton.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-80567472674990215572011-07-04T13:55:35.189-04:002011-07-04T13:55:35.189-04:00Kari,
Nice work and an excellent touch to add to ...Kari,<br /><br />Nice work and an excellent touch to add to any tool.<br /><br />Luthiers use a back saw to waste away the excess wood, but go about the process much as you have done.<br /><br />StephenStephen Shepherdhttp://www.fullchisel.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-22323692657922741172011-07-04T13:08:30.124-04:002011-07-04T13:08:30.124-04:00I'm always amazed at how easy you make it look...I'm always amazed at how easy you make it look. Somewhere on your blog you have your list of carving tool, don't you? I'm gonna need that sooner or later. ;o)Vic Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384910972484732321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-24108582737997605122011-07-04T13:03:53.904-04:002011-07-04T13:03:53.904-04:00Terrific task Kari, it looks very nice, I think th...Terrific task Kari, it looks very nice, I think this kind of details at our tools make them unique piecesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com