tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post5673468403259211364..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: Chip CarvingKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-34124738422657535942016-04-22T12:18:24.834-04:002016-04-22T12:18:24.834-04:00Wayne is a great teacher. I've taken his class...Wayne is a great teacher. I've taken his class at John C. Campbell folk school. You learn a LOT. The only down side is if he finds out you don't like accordion music...he has a lot of it and will torture you for hours!Response39https://www.blogger.com/profile/16933356216193890399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-18412901711035605172009-10-23T12:37:50.812-04:002009-10-23T12:37:50.812-04:00Gonna need some chip carving video how to! Gorgeou...Gonna need some chip carving video how to! Gorgeous stuff!George J Constance, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13332574404141200381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-62656483054972713542009-01-30T15:24:00.000-05:002009-01-30T15:24:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-55298733373383094012009-01-19T04:31:00.000-05:002009-01-19T04:31:00.000-05:00Hi, Nice post.One of the things I like about chi...Hi,<BR/> Nice post.One of the things I like about chip carving is it's something you can take with you on vacation, like whittling..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-35989358069554848542008-11-08T08:18:00.000-05:002008-11-08T08:18:00.000-05:00Brad, you'll be all set for the advanced class thi...Brad, you'll be all set for the advanced class this spring! Chip carving in your car would be a cheap way to get that fresh cut pine smell that everyone loves in car air fresheners. hahaKari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-91582361893914852432008-11-07T22:20:00.000-05:002008-11-07T22:20:00.000-05:00I took this seminar as well last weekend. Kari - ...I took this seminar as well last weekend. Kari - great writeup and pictures.<BR/><BR/>Wayne has some very entertaining stories in addition to providing a wealth of chip carving knowledge. Any future students, ask him about the circus or a certain artifact at a Swiss museum.<BR/><BR/>And as mentioned above, heading out to your car and chip carving is an option as that exactly what I did with my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-17675867637190483312008-11-07T09:14:00.000-05:002008-11-07T09:14:00.000-05:00I'm with you, Ethan! :o)I'm with you, Ethan! :o)Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-62049587980762264412008-11-06T21:11:00.000-05:002008-11-06T21:11:00.000-05:00So basically, Kari, you're saying it IS something ...So basically, Kari, you're saying it IS something you can take with you?<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>Actually, that's a great thought. I tend to sit in my truck during my lunch breaks at work, listening to the radio or enjoying the sounds of the birds in the wooded area or even catching 40 winks... It would be fun to sit out in the parking lot, the back door of the truck opened, chip carving for 60 Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762615024207105680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-63314093797060460332008-11-05T10:26:00.000-05:002008-11-05T10:26:00.000-05:00Stephen, the 2-day class at Olde Mill was $300. I...Stephen, the 2-day class at Olde Mill was $300. I don't know if that's a standard cost or not for his classes. You can email him at: wayne.barton@comcast.net for more info.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-31645043661467752802008-11-05T08:34:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:34:00.000-05:00VC,What does Wayne charge for his workshops?Stephe...VC,<BR/><BR/>What does Wayne charge for his workshops?<BR/><BR/>StephenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-88033070650579899212008-11-05T01:45:00.000-05:002008-11-05T01:45:00.000-05:00As usual, Kari, great stuff. Thanks, MitchellAs usual, Kari, great stuff. Thanks, MitchellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-57403257048448147402008-11-04T11:50:00.000-05:002008-11-04T11:50:00.000-05:00Scott, great idea! I'll bring my carving knives al...Scott, great idea! I'll bring my carving knives along and you can set up our booth. : )<BR/><BR/>TGEA, I'm thinking about reproducing one of my Swedish grandma's rosemaling plates in chip carving. I think it would translate well. I'll be sure to document the process!<BR/><BR/>Shazza, you can do this!!!<BR/><BR/>Bob, everything is cut freehand and my lines only look straight from a distance. ; )Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-1424392227346687442008-11-04T10:27:00.000-05:002008-11-04T10:27:00.000-05:00After watching one of Wayne's videos, I think I un...After watching one of Wayne's videos, I think I understand the cuts I see in your practice boards. Very nice work, BTW!<BR/><BR/>One question: Are those straight lines on the right half of the lower board free hand, or assisted with a straight edge?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for bringing us beautiful work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-25804683079802885252008-11-04T08:21:00.000-05:002008-11-04T08:21:00.000-05:00Beautiful stuff Kari - thanks for sharing.Your pra...Beautiful stuff Kari - thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Your practice boards are great!<BR/><BR/>Now that is the kind of woodworking I could get into.Shazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196666013653201878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-69390064998688168162008-11-04T04:50:00.000-05:002008-11-04T04:50:00.000-05:00Wonderful carvings! I totally enjoyed your write ...Wonderful carvings! I totally enjoyed your write up! Are you planning a future chip carving detail for one of your next projects? I can't wait to see..The Great Ethan Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325538741317535595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-63468362627447862862008-11-03T22:10:00.000-05:002008-11-03T22:10:00.000-05:00Nic work Kari! I guess I know what you'll be prac...Nic work Kari! I guess I know what you'll be practicing at the York show while I'm busy setting up? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-35402005765045451532008-11-03T22:04:00.000-05:002008-11-03T22:04:00.000-05:00Thanks for clearing that up about the tool steel, ...Thanks for clearing that up about the tool steel, Bob! <BR/><BR/>One of the things I like about chip carving is it's something you can take with you on vacation, like whittling. So when your traveling companion prefers to go shopping, you can chip away the hours instead. ; )Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-54238951267234591942008-11-03T21:43:00.000-05:002008-11-03T21:43:00.000-05:00re: HSS vs High Carbon SteelBoth of these steel al...re: HSS vs High Carbon Steel<BR/><BR/>Both of these steel alloys can be hardened to quite a range on the Rockwell scale. For metal working, HSS performs better than high carbon (of the same Rockwell hardness) because it works well at the high heat levels of fast turning edges. High carbon degrades too quickly for these high heat applications.<BR/><BR/>For woodworking, and other low heat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-87953079747843218492008-11-03T19:59:00.000-05:002008-11-03T19:59:00.000-05:00The website just says 'alloy steel' which says not...The website just says 'alloy steel' which says nothing about it... steel *is* an alloy, so it's like saying 'a four-legged breed of cat'. I mean, it doesn't narrow it down much.<BR/> Another thing that is weirding me a bit is how his 'ultra-fine' ceramic stone is 1800 grit. I've got an 8000 grit ceramic stone, and you can get them a lot finer than that (30000+ grit).<BR/> However, maybe it's Metalworker Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764592666915257980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-76898242365613359322008-11-03T19:03:00.000-05:002008-11-03T19:03:00.000-05:00Al, I highly recommend his books and knives. He a...Al, I highly recommend his books and knives. He also has a dvd for sale and I would bet money that it is excellent as well. Tell Sandy to go for it! <BR/><BR/>Mike, I double checked and it says "...high carbon alloy steel tempered to keep its edge razor sharp for hours of carving." I can tell you that it did take a very long time to sharpen the workhorse knife and it did hold its edge for a Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-53914152990685122852008-11-03T18:42:00.000-05:002008-11-03T18:42:00.000-05:00I'm a bit confused by the concept of a carbon stee...I'm a bit confused by the concept of a carbon steel knife taking longer to sharpen than an HSS knife, and holding an edge longer. Is it possible that you have that backwards?<BR/><BR/>M.MikeMetalworker Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764592666915257980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-9371632767730323562008-11-03T18:17:00.000-05:002008-11-03T18:17:00.000-05:00Kari,Absolutely gorgeous work by Wayne Barton - an...Kari,<BR/><BR/>Absolutely gorgeous work by Wayne Barton - and YOUR practice boards show you are getting there quickly!!!<BR/><BR/>Sandy looked at these and *wanted* to do some in the very near future... ;-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the push!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com