Comments for Resurrecting the Wood http://limb2limb.com "A limb once amputated is dead but nature has an uncanny way to compensate........" Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:18:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 Comment on DIY Jungle Gym by Steve http://limb2limb.com/2007/05/02/diy-jungle-gym/#comment-7269 Steve Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:47:16 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2007/05/02/diy-jungle-gym/#comment-7269 I think the plans that I used were very comprehensive which left little to guess work. I think I would have labeled each component better as they tended to get lost amongst the vast amounts that I had as I cut everything at once. If I had seperate piles it would have been easier but I was also constructing different to the set plans so at the end I was very pleased with the end result. The most important aspect of the build was to work at it methodically and not try to rush it along so for me it was a great adventure that I was able to involve my children in. The one thing that I was surprised about was the amount of shrinkage the lumber had over the course of a year and it was important to go around and re-tighten all the bolts. Apart from that I feel I have captured the whole build experience in writing even if it is in a somewhat abbreviated form. I think the plans that I used were very comprehensive which left little to guess work. I think I would have labeled each component better as they tended to get lost amongst the vast amounts that I had as I cut everything at once. If I had seperate piles it would have been easier but I was also constructing different to the set plans so at the end I was very pleased with the end result.

The most important aspect of the build was to work at it methodically and not try to rush it along so for me it was a great adventure that I was able to involve my children in. The one thing that I was surprised about was the amount of shrinkage the lumber had over the course of a year and it was important to go around and re-tighten all the bolts. Apart from that I feel I have captured the whole build experience in writing even if it is in a somewhat abbreviated form.

]]> Comment on DIY Jungle Gym by Steven Hampton http://limb2limb.com/2007/05/02/diy-jungle-gym/#comment-7236 Steven Hampton Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:40:29 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2007/05/02/diy-jungle-gym/#comment-7236 GREAT BLOG!!! I love the way you blogged the whole experience of building the jungle fort. I am embarking on the same adventure that you undertook. I just went this morning and purchased the lumber for the jungle fort and the swing set. I decided that I would wait and by lumber for additional components latter. I am planning on reading you post but if you have any tips for someone about to start building that are not in the blog I would love for you to share them with me. Thanks. GREAT BLOG!!! I love the way you blogged the whole experience of building the jungle fort. I am embarking on the same adventure that you undertook. I just went this morning and purchased the lumber for the jungle fort and the swing set. I decided that I would wait and by lumber for additional components latter. I am planning on reading you post but if you have any tips for someone about to start building that are not in the blog I would love for you to share them with me. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Poplar by Demand by Steve Austin http://limb2limb.com/2006/01/28/poplar-by-demand/#comment-3713 Steve Austin Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:30:09 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2006/01/28/poplar-by-demand/#comment-3713 Hi Mike, On this particular spoon after the initial layout I would have the rectangle blank and either clamp it to a larger piece of plywood or even screw it down in the outer area that will be removed later. At this stage you can drill through the hearts with a hand drill or if you only have carving tools you would at least be able to control the blade free from having to hold the piece. The same goes for the relief in the circle. As you have already cut the profile I would place a piece of corrugated cardboard over the shank and spoon and place a square of 6.0mm plywood over the top and use two screws per side to clamp the spoon to a larger piece of plywood, then clamp it to a bench or table. The corrugated cardboard protects the piece while you clamp it tight. This will allow you to either carve or drill the majority of the excess wood away without the worry of slipping and injuring yourself. Also if you are carving these holes mark the position on both sides and knife in the outline. This will help to stop the wood from splittering when you break through. Take your time and it should come out fine. Hi Mike,

On this particular spoon after the initial layout I would have the rectangle blank and either clamp it to a larger piece of plywood or even screw it down in the outer area that will be removed later. At this stage you can drill through the hearts with a hand drill or if you only have carving tools you would at least be able to control the blade free from having to hold the piece. The same goes for the relief in the circle.

As you have already cut the profile I would place a piece of corrugated cardboard over the shank and spoon and place a square of 6.0mm plywood over the top and use two screws per side to clamp the spoon to a larger piece of plywood, then clamp it to a bench or table. The corrugated cardboard protects the piece while you clamp it tight.

This will allow you to either carve or drill the majority of the excess wood away without the worry of slipping and injuring yourself. Also if you are carving these holes mark the position on both sides and knife in the outline. This will help to stop the wood from splittering when you break through.

Take your time and it should come out fine.

]]> Comment on Poplar by Demand by Mike Adams http://limb2limb.com/2006/01/28/poplar-by-demand/#comment-3707 Mike Adams Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:07:07 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2006/01/28/poplar-by-demand/#comment-3707 Steve, I just have a quick question for you regarding this spoon. I'm doing one based on your design and I don't have any power tools. How would you recommend I remove the excess wood between the circle and the cross and in the hearts? I've got the external shape done, but I wasn't sure how to go about doing this. I'm a bit nervous about attempting it with my palm tools alone. Steve,

I just have a quick question for you regarding this spoon. I’m doing one based on your design and I don’t have any power tools. How would you recommend I remove the excess wood between the circle and the cross and in the hearts? I’ve got the external shape done, but I wasn’t sure how to go about doing this. I’m a bit nervous about attempting it with my palm tools alone.

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]]> Comment on Carving with Passion by Resurrecting the Wood › Readily Available Wood For The Carving Enthusiast http://limb2limb.com/2005/11/12/carving-with-passion/#comment-2803 Resurrecting the Wood › Readily Available Wood For The Carving Enthusiast Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:12:33 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2005/11/12/carving-with-passion/#comment-2803 [...] give you an idea of how Maple looks when carved check one of my previous posts “Carving with Passion” the beauty of working with a hard wood is it will sand and polish up like glass with the [...] […] give you an idea of how Maple looks when carved check one of my previous posts “Carving with Passion” the beauty of working with a hard wood is it will sand and polish up like glass with the […]

]]> Comment on The Beauty of a Commissioned Piece by Carving Experiences « Sketches & Photography http://limb2limb.com/2006/10/20/the-beauty-of-a-commissioned-piece/#comment-2763 Carving Experiences « Sketches & Photography Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:54:32 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2006/10/20/the-beauty-of-a-commissioned-piece/#comment-2763 [...] from HD and I am having fun; my shina is still in its original. Following a comment I found this blog, his ARE real carvings. He makes beautiful  weareable and showable [...] […] from HD and I am having fun; my shina is still in its original. Following a comment I found this blog, his ARE real carvings. He makes beautiful  weareable and showable […]

]]> Comment on The Beauty of a Commissioned Piece by Yari http://limb2limb.com/2006/10/20/the-beauty-of-a-commissioned-piece/#comment-2699 Yari Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:49:32 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2006/10/20/the-beauty-of-a-commissioned-piece/#comment-2699 NO WONDER PEOPLE WERE SO ENTHUSIASTIC. THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE PIECE.... CONGRATULATIONS. I THINK YOU DO IT FOR THE PLEASURE OR CARVING WHICH I FIND TO BE SO RELAXING AND FULFILLING! I WILL VISIT OFTEN! IS THERE AN RSS LINK??? NO WONDER PEOPLE WERE SO ENTHUSIASTIC. THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE PIECE…. CONGRATULATIONS. I THINK YOU DO IT FOR THE PLEASURE OR CARVING WHICH I FIND TO BE SO RELAXING AND FULFILLING!

I WILL VISIT OFTEN! IS THERE AN RSS LINK???

]]> Comment on How to Start Carving by Mike Adams http://limb2limb.com/2007/03/15/how-to-start-carving/#comment-2572 Mike Adams Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:24:48 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2007/03/15/how-to-start-carving/#comment-2572 Steve, Thanks for your kind advice you left on my blog. I will definitely take it to heart. I’ve added a link to your site in case any of my readers (not that I have many) want to use the excellent resources you provide. Thanks again. Steve,

Thanks for your kind advice you left on my blog. I will definitely take it to heart. I’ve added a link to your site in case any of my readers (not that I have many) want to use the excellent resources you provide. Thanks again.

]]> Comment on How to Start Carving by Steve http://limb2limb.com/2007/03/15/how-to-start-carving/#comment-2568 Steve Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:50:08 +0000 http://limb2limb.com/2007/03/15/how-to-start-carving/#comment-2568 Hi Mike, Thanks for the kind comment. I will feature a couple of carvings relating to handle replacement and like I said it is a fine way to ease yourself into carving. Hi Mike,
Thanks for the kind comment. I will feature a couple of carvings relating to handle replacement and like I said it is a fine way to ease yourself into carving.

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