man who does not like mom in the workshop...i think it was very cool, and yep James i know what your Mom wants for mother's day....I know you most likely have said this before but what is a good starter carving set for a new carver...great work there Mom..
thanks. this is the set I started with amzn.to/2kf8Wjb and you can do most everything with it. For the price I find them to be the best chisels on the market.
You're right, it's a lot easier then it looks! I really like that celtic stuff. One of my favorite tools, the scraper.. They're so fun to use, and are very helpful :)
I had such an amazing time in the shop! I had the best teacher!!! ;) Thanks, Bud for letting me play. Now to find tools to continue my addiction while in South Korea! :)
Excellent video and good to see how your mom adapted the techniques to suit her style. My OCD was triggered by the unfinished loop on the left hand side of your heart, James. 😂😂
Well that depends. the harder the wood the more difficult it is to carve. but the more difficult to carve the faster you learn. This is Basswood. It is generally considered the beginners wood because it is east. but that being said you can carve anything you want. it just depends on how much patience you have.
I live on the west coast on a big island. Douglas Fir and Cedar are extremely plentiful (read cheap) along with soft maple. Thanks for the vids and the info.
all three of those carve well. the soft maple will be harder to push the chisel through, but you have to make sure the chisels are extremely sharp for pines. it is easy to crush that wood.
I've been dying to know. What are those poles in the back right of your most common shot. They look like they have a bunch of slots? I thought they're like dovetail jigs maybe?
It is a piece of leather with a buffing compound on it one of the best and easiest ways to get a final sharpening on a blade. I sell them on my website if you want to see them. Wouldbywright.com/shop
Have you tried to carve into something rock hard like Black Locust....or Osage Orange?? I have been drying a chunk of Black locust to make Thor's hammer for a neighbor.....I want to carve in the hammers name.....drawing a blank right now.....but also want to carve in some viking runes and decoration.
That sounds like a great project. I have carved purple heart and Iron wood. both are extremely hard. just take your time and do it in several passes rather than just the one. looking forward to seeing it!
it never hurts to have the real boss in your videos James. Nice work brother tell Mom I said hi.
+Opa's Workshop very true. Thanks Opa!
Wood By Wright Hi to you, Opa! :)
I just love how your mom loved participating in your youtube channel
man who does not like mom in the workshop...i think it was very cool, and yep James i know what your Mom wants for mother's day....I know you most likely have said this before but what is a good starter carving set for a new carver...great work there Mom..
thanks. this is the set I started with amzn.to/2kf8Wjb and you can do most everything with it. For the price I find them to be the best chisels on the market.
Great video, awesome you get to do it with your mom. Enjoy those times...
thanks Derek. I sure do!
Great video James, your mom ROCKS!!!
thanks and yes she does!
Wood By Wright How funny! :) Thanks!
You've got your mum's sense of enthusiasm and fun. Great vid. Thanks.
+Charles Sp thanks. And yes I do.
You're right, it's a lot easier then it looks! I really like that celtic stuff. One of my favorite tools, the scraper.. They're so fun to use, and are very helpful :)
thanks man! Don't have too much fun with it. you can quickly become addicted.
I had such an amazing time in the shop! I had the best teacher!!! ;) Thanks, Bud for letting me play. Now to find tools to continue my addiction while in South Korea! :)
+JimMyra Wright I had alot of fun. Looking forward to doing it again some time.
Very cool lesson! Thanks for sharing,James !
thanks man. glad you liked it!
Cool. Definitely makes me want to do some more carving!
it is always a good relaxing fun time!
Beautiful project
thanks man!
Loved this video. A good intro to carving with a true beginner.
+Braden Barber thanks. It was a very fun one.
wonderful lesson! you're a great teacher
thanks Jimmy!
Great to have mom in the shop. Thanks for the overview.
always. and thanks
Excellent video and good to see how your mom adapted the techniques to suit her style. My OCD was triggered by the unfinished loop on the left hand side of your heart, James. 😂😂
thanks. LOL ya that was something I did not catch tell it was too late. oh well.
Wood By Wright It is never too late to make it PERFECT! :) :) :)
Love your mom, she has talented hands too.
yes and yes. she has alot more crafting experiance then I do!
Nice video, cool that your Mom was on, she seems like a sweet lady! I think you need to make her something really special for Mother's Day....
+hutts57 I think you are right on both accounts.
Beautiful design . ❤
Beautiful work James and Mom especially - you get enough accolades James😉 as you can probably tell in in catch up mode and binge watching LOL
thanks Doc. I love binge watching comments!
You both did a great job, thanks for the info James!
+Fred McIntyre thanks Fred
Very cool video. Your Mom is awesome great job.
+Thom spillane thanks Thom and yes she is.
Wood By Wright Thanks Thom!
Thanks again. Great help! BTW I watch Stumpy Nubs and he had some really good additional information which complimented your detailed explanation.
Thanks. They do have a lot of great information there. Love watching his channel.
beautiful work. yay for carving i do it too
+Laurent Nahra sweet. Thanks.
Looked like a great time!
it was man. a lot of fun!
Haha. That was fun. Hi Mrs Wright.
+Brian Prusa thanks brian.
Wood By Wright Hi, Brian! :)
Very cool lesson! I want to try it sometime. BTW you guys are adorable on camera ;)
Thanks, Ryan
Thanks! I do love spending time in the shop with my mom.
Nice! Which woods are better for this and which are to be avoided?
Well that depends. the harder the wood the more difficult it is to carve. but the more difficult to carve the faster you learn. This is Basswood. It is generally considered the beginners wood because it is east. but that being said you can carve anything you want. it just depends on how much patience you have.
I live on the west coast on a big island. Douglas Fir and Cedar are extremely plentiful (read cheap) along with soft maple. Thanks for the vids and the info.
all three of those carve well. the soft maple will be harder to push the chisel through, but you have to make sure the chisels are extremely sharp for pines. it is easy to crush that wood.
Excellent...!
Cheers...
thanks man!
Hey could u make a video about glueing up board for a workbench so theres no gaps
+Lucas Ustick I will be making a second bench this summer so that will be on my list!
I was wondering how you kept spiders out of your shop. My basement has the biggest spiders ever. To the point I have started looking for a new space.
never had a problem with them here.
Can you do a video of the actual gouges used for the desired result?
I just did a live on that on the other channel Tuesday. we talked through how to chose them.
Hi there from Portugal,
Nice :D
Obrigado(Thanks)
thanks
Your mom is super cute and sweet. Hope she had fun
Thanks! we both had fun! and we will do this in the future too.
Why do you prefer glue sticks over spray adhesive that you can still move after spraying?
The spray is messy and I much prefer the hold of the glue sticks. I have never had a problem with it. but each tot heir own.
I've been dying to know. What are those poles in the back right of your most common shot. They look like they have a bunch of slots? I thought they're like dovetail jigs maybe?
are you talking about these clamps? th-cam.com/video/RvTgV32QJuo/w-d-xo.html
Wood By Wright Yes! Thanks! It was driving me crazy XD
glad I could help!
I guess the talent is running in the family!
+Workshop on Wheels that is does.
What kind of wood you are using? It is green or dryed wood?
It is dry Basswood.
Hi Mom!
Wonderfull
thanks!
Have you tried a pattern transfer tool?
yes I have. I just find it more work, but that is me each their own.
I prefer spray adhesives. you let it dry until tacky and make sure not to spray the opposite side. the spray adhesives cleanup easier.
I have used that method to. works great.
What is a sharpening "strop", please?
It is a piece of leather with a buffing compound on it one of the best and easiest ways to get a final sharpening on a blade. I sell them on my website if you want to see them. Wouldbywright.com/shop
Always remember........Mom knows best :)
+McAVIT Yourway oh ya!
Have you tried to carve into something rock hard like Black Locust....or Osage Orange?? I have been drying a chunk of Black locust to make Thor's hammer for a neighbor.....I want to carve in the hammers name.....drawing a blank right now.....but also want to carve in some viking runes and decoration.
That sounds like a great project. I have carved purple heart and Iron wood. both are extremely hard. just take your time and do it in several passes rather than just the one. looking forward to seeing it!
Sweet
+Willem Kossen thanks Willem!
What kind of wood are you carving? Cool having your Mom on the video. Finished another video. th-cam.com/video/gnGyHlXDGKk/w-d-xo.html.
it is basswood
Can you plz do carving with sk letters plz
Fathima Basheer what are SK letters?
Like the it doesn't have to be perfect comment...cool carvings.
+Lightworks that is the part alot of people forget.
very nice! hey did u lose the carving challenge???ur head is shaved;)
LOL nope it is just always that way!
Wood By Wright didnt think so..cant wait to see allens head..haha last year he gave us a mullet now this year he's going full-blown skinhead LOL
NICE, mother son time! Glad to see you didn't get your hairline from your beautiful mother. LOL
LOL. no. that is passed on with the name.
LOL
I accidentally hit the unlike button twice while watching on a tablet and cannot undue. Sorry.
LOL not a problem. thumbs down still help. not as much but they do help.