Who's up for a new tutorial? I'm stuck at the moment with my Winter Horse carvinguntil I get myself a Rapidograph pen to do some of the designs on his robe so I thought I would sound you all out on a new project.
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Some of you have been after me to do some sort of wagon so what better place to start than doing a wheel? They're actually quite simple to make if you're willing to give up a little accuracy. I saw no sense in carving the individual wheel spokes of this piece being as it was only a backdrop for the figure. The wheel does have a metal rim that might present a problem but I'll show you a couple of 
other ways you can do that part that will work almost as good. This will be a much smaller figure than I normally carve and it's size will be determined by the size of the wheel.
other ways you can do that part that will work almost as good. This will be a much smaller figure than I normally carve and it's size will be determined by the size of the wheel. -
So, let me know what you think and I start looking for my wheel jigs!!!
Sorry, no additional photos with this one.
Your cowboys are getting older! What happened there? Too much hardtack? lol
ReplyDeleteDave
A think strip of duct tape on the wheel as a rim makes a pretty decent looking rim.
ReplyDeleteLynn, I'm ready to give it a go older guy or not. I love all the western themed stuff you come up with.
ReplyDeleteCount me interested and in.
Ron
Every new tutorial is like opening a present on Christmas morning. I'm almost finished up with Pancho, so the timing is perfect. Thanks for all of your hard work and generosity.
ReplyDeleteBrandantR
Since I am one of those who requested a wago tuitorial, I am ready. I will be visiting my grandkiks over Thanksgiving, but I will keep up while there.
ReplyDeleteTerry
I am ready, very interested to see the steps.
ReplyDeleteR.T - Iowa
I always enjoy your tutorials and this looks like a good one as always. Ed
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn. Always look forward to a new post from you. It was good to meet you in Dayton and see your carvings up close.
ReplyDeleteAnthony
HELLO LYNN:
ReplyDeleteLike the new piece and the idea of doing a tutorial on a wagon.
Glad to read that you take the interest of the people who follow and admire your work too hart.
Thanks for all the time you devote to your web site. You and your wife are good people and make the world a better place.
As always "YOU MAKE MY DAY".
GORDON-BOISE,IDAHO
Lynn,
ReplyDeletesince i have made the wheels from billy sniths book, would love to see your way,
but i have to go buy more ink, and paper, i used all i have printing your other post, but i'll be ready, let er rip,
like the person said, "lile christmas "
thanks ,
sam
Looks like a great project. I would actually like to create that piece. Good idea and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJim O'Harra
Lynn, I would love to see a tutorial on this. Come ahead. We're ready!
ReplyDeleteLynn,love your work,cant wait to get started on this one....Robert from tahlequah
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, Yes, I want to do this project! Have done a couple of earlier ones and found them to be very challenging. I am very envious of your talents, I also thank you for taking the time to post these projects. Please keep posting and we will keep carving I am sure!!Thank you Lynn..Bum in E. Mt.
ReplyDeleteI agree with BrandantR and all of the others. I consider every tutorial a great gift. I'm ready to go.....Myron
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, my wife and I met you and your wife at the Dayton show. What a pleasure it was to talk to you and see your carvings "in person". You are so talented. YES, Please keep the tutorials coming.I want to thank you for your time, effort,and generosity. These are a priceless gift to all of us carvers out here. I'm ready..Thanks,Lynn.....Craig, from Pa.
ReplyDeleteLynn,
ReplyDeleteLove your blog site. Lots of info. Especially liked the burning technique before painting.
I met you at the Dayton show and really loved your work. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Question: I have a Sand O Flex I never use. Couldn't seem to get it to work right. I use it with my portable drill. Give you give me some suggestions?
On the San-O-Flex, I have my wheels mounted to some old 1725 rpm motors I scrounged from flea markets, etc. While a drill will work I doubt if it's really powerful enough to give you the best results. If you don't have a motor you might drop by some heating/aircondition company and ask if they have some old scrap units which you could salvage a motor.
ReplyDeleteyes ,lynn.bye all means please do wagon wheels i would like to do a stage coach some day. thanks again for your blog. its great. glyn tennessee.
ReplyDeleteLynn, yes I'm in for sure really enjoy following your carving tutorials.
ReplyDeleteCan you explian or show how you get such a professional quality to your signature, its perfect on every carving. Do you use a paint pen, woodburner, or hot stamp? Bill "Coffeeman"
Lynn Wonderful, I have been researching chuck wagons ever since you mention yours. I'd like to build a model, then do the full size. I had to return off the road for shoulder surgey so no carving for a few months, and the rig is Parked. Did I mention I hate snow, Your blog is my escape from this interminable pain and boredom.Do I need to print things out? I'd hate to lose such a valuable resource, and I will if you think there is a chance of it disapearing.RonB
ReplyDeleteBill: I just use a burning pen to write my name. I've done it so often I've reduced it to just a number of straight strokes.
ReplyDeleteRonB: Sorry to hear about your shoulder. If you're looking for a good source for model wagons I'd suggest www.wildhorsebooks.com. You'll find the wagon plans I used plus just about anything else about wagons. Ivan Collins book "Historical Vehicles In Minature" is also a great source.
Lynn
ReplyDeletethank you so much, I do have time now to do a lot of research on this. Hope to drift thru Jay this winter, the good Lord willing, and fuel prices don't rise. My sand o flex arrived yesterday, found it on super grits web for 25.00
RonB