Truly stunning work there Bubba,and no I'm not getting bored with the updates

 

Thanks. I'm conscious that it doesn't look much different each day, but I guarantee that there's at least three hours' work between photographs. It's just so bloody big that removing a relatively small amount of material takes a long time.

 

I can fully appreciate that,very much like when I'm rubbing filler in a tight angled corner which takes forever and feels like you have achieved f-all and can be very frustrating but thankfully satisfying in the end.

 

 

:yawn:

 

is he grinning

 

he's got wood!

looks cracking and you certainly have a talent.

 

Thanks, Paul.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fox4...3ZJJi1kB3lEUGg

 

Very impressive - one day when I'm old and wrinkly I might try my hand at something like this, would never have the time now though.

 

 

Mother. Fucker.

 

Typical artist, takes everything far too close to heart. I was referring to myself only.

 

 

How do we know you are not, old and wrinkly

Impressive work, Bubs. I am enjoying the progress reports, very much

 

No pun was intended

Bubba, what do you do with them once they are finished as spending 8 months or so on things like that something useful must come of them

 

I put the last one on ebay for a joke and it sold for 500 nicker. I'm not doing this one with the intention of selling it. I've just ordered a stainless steel display stand for this one from a local fabricator/welder.

 

£500 I suppose it depends on how big and how long it took.

This one will look nice when being displayed.

 

Merry Christmas!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBX1B-GZd54

 

Very good Bubba, but you wouldnt want to slip when doing the fine bits

Merry Christmas to you too.

 

You're a veritable Grinling Gibbons, Bubs!

 

I think I'm more of a Cridling Stubbs, meself. :/

 

I had to Google that!

 

You started it

 

I've just found my Lignum Vi-teh (), so I'll take a pic and post it up for you, over there>>>>>

 

Over where?

 

FB, you twerp!

 

 

LOL - aye up...

It's George Formby live on t' internet


Merry Christmas ya old lag....

I offered to sell you a superior mallet to that one ages ago. But you wouldn't listen.

It is very nice though - an improvement of the old 'side of the hammer' technique.

Cheers - Rob

nice vids also - I will bookmark this link

 

Oh no!! lol - me old Nemesis! My brother was asking me what he could get me for Christmas, and your mallet was at the back of my mind I think.

I'm sort of embarrassed about the vids because I think I look a bit like a frightened rabbit in 'em. But thanks for the good comments.

 

Hehe - yea, I don't bother bitching on forums anymore. Life is too short.

It was a thing of it's time, and that's gone now.

Good luck with your carving, I will follow your progress with interest.