Hope you haven't given up on me! I apologize again for taking so long to get a new post together. It's been really busy around here since we returned from our trip out west. Also, our Chuckwagon has been in demand so we've been hauling it around to various events. This weekend we're heading to Coffeyville, Kansas for the Dalton Defender Days celebration and then next weekend to another festival here in Oklahoma. I'm starting to get tired of all these Beans and Biscuits! Anyway, as you can see by the photo, I have finished the legs, rounded the body just a little, especially the areas under the belly. I didn't hold back when applying the dark wood glue as I want it to squeeze out and fill any void along the join line. The pegs will hold the halves in place when you clamp so if you didn't use the peg method you're probably wishing you did by now. Just leave the excess glue dripping as if you wipe it you'll just have to carve it off. The beauty of the dark glue is that it's easily seen when dry. Two clamps on the body and one on the neck will do the job nicely.
Once we get the Chuckwagon back in the barn we'll get cranking on this project........promise!!!
Tim, no problem on the time issue as we know you have another life besides posting all you're work for us to see and savor.
ReplyDeleteHow about some photos of your chuckwagon?
Lynn,
ReplyDeletewhy don't you write a book . you have so much talent why don't you get paid for it ? I'd buy it in a min.
Jim Quilici
Hiya Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI see your doing a carving a horse class down at Dayton. I'm looking forward to it.
Sludgeguy
Sludgeguy......Uh Oh!! The words out....now I'm really in trouble!!! Just how did you hear about that? Also, if you could pass along anything you would like me to devote some time on I sure would appreciate it. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWell as far as the horse is concerned, the harness and saddle buffalo me. But heck I need help everywhere so it doesn't much matter to me.
ReplyDeleteI found out by going to the Dayton Woodcarvers guild site and looking for the start time and there you were.
It isn't letting me sign in so I'm Anonymously Sludgeguy
Oh yeah, hope I didn't overstep my bounds but....I posted the info on the dreaded other site so some of those guys could come. I hope you don't mind.
ReplyDeleteSludgeguy
Hello Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI have the larger version head carved for this horse project. My question is: the width of the head that I finished jaw to jaw measures about 2-1/8". Is this close to what it should be. If I need to carve the third head then I will. I want to get it correct...Myron Compton
Myron.....I'm not sure how you measured jaw on your head but I just went down and measured the one I have blocked out and it measures 1 1/2" across the thickest part of the head between the right and left jaw. My horses body measures 8 1/4" from the bottom of the hoof to the top of the saddle. Hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn.
ReplyDeleteThat gives me just what I needed. See ya soon at Dayton...
Myron Compton