Doug, I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to revisit this and making an updated tutorial. I have learned and am learning a great deal from your videos. Thank you for all the inspiration too.
Much appreciate another great tutorial. I guess these are less fun for you, but much appreciated by me. Thank you, I always learn something from your tutorials.
Hey Doug, really learnt alot from you over the years. I'm getting really good at carving different viking men out of birch, white poplar and pine. I live down a old dirt road with no neighbors. When winters are terrible, I stoke the stove and sit back and carve. So relaxing.
I watched this after getting off work today. I thought carving in retirement was going to be relaxing. Watching someone else carve is really relaxing (and educational). Thanks, Doug.
I've been watching your videos for several weeks now and you have inspired me to start carving. In 1999 I lost my house in a fire and lost all my gear. Now I'm getting my stuff together and will be carving soon. Thank you for your inspiration and great videos. I enjoy the bushcraft as well!
I just ordered my very 1st set of whittling/carving tools and some basswood after I saw your first video. I'm 53 and love working with my hands, so I'm going to give it a try. I already tried the old wizard on a pencil after I received my Culiau engraving pen and it turned out great, so you've given me so much inspiration... Love you and your creations
Thank you very much for sharing your talent with us! Back in the day, I used to carve a ton of these compact characters, and after some time, I began carving their heads/faces on the corner, so that they had their heads turned to one side or the other. This gives the character a bit of a more dynamic appearance, versus keeping their heads looking straight. I also had their eyes looking left or right - also to add more action, versus a rather static appearance. Great tutorials, Doug! Keep up the fantastic work!
IDK how to say thanks but I definitely owe you one. In June my wife got me a set of Hutsel knives for my B-day. my family remembered me saying you can never go wrong with a knife for a gift. I was thinking more like hunting, fishing, or camping, so when I saw that funky looking curved knife thing I wasn’t sure what to think. After some research I figured out it was a “spoon carving set”. But from that day on I’ve been on a tare and most of what I’ve learned about it is because of your channel! I wish I could send you a pic of where I started and where I’m at now thanks to you. I still suck but I definitely suck less! 👍🏼😂. So for all the free lessons & inspiration I just want to say thank you and God Bless.
I always love these little carves but I NEVER am able to get Basswood as soft as what you carve! I usually have to rough out as much as possible with a band saw first. I think my Basswood source is actually a walnut factory!
Thank you for sharing your talent. Seeing it's fall I did a bunch of your pumpkins with the faces. Went to my Sunday morning diner and gave some of them out to some of the regulars. Seeing the smiles on their faces was worth all the cuts and swearing. You've inspired a lot of us. I was an ornamental blacksmith for fifty years. It's a lot easier caring a couple of knives around when we go camping than a forge and anvil.
I never thought I would be stuck watching a tutorial video on carving a little man out of wood, and it cost me around $150. But you know what? It did, because I got inspired and I ended up purchasing some basswood and a complete carving kit.. lol But as much fun as you make this all look, I'm super happy to get started... Now after my wife calms down a bit about my purchases, I'll be buying some water based paint as well!! 😜
Your videos have inspired me to put a set of 3 Flexcut knives, a strop, gloves and some basswood in my Amazon cart. Something about these little carvings just bring a smile to my mug. Thank you for making these videos! Cheers from Ottawa
Your tutorials have given me the confidence to attempt carving--ordered knives and wood yesterday. Just waiting for their arrival. Thank you for sharing these videos.
First time watching. Tutorial might be long but not boring, at least from this side of the camera. Very kind of you to take the time to show step by step. Came away thinking “I could do that “. Thanks 👍👍
Ima make a fisherman guy. You have opened up my eyes dramatically. Iv been searching for a new hobbie as I’m getting older Iv worked with wood my whole life as a carpenter so… not quit the same but I’m so inspired by all you videos thank you sooo much Doug.
So. Doug…, whaddya tell an old man that wants to take up carving? Love ❤️ ur vids btw! U hv got me stirred up despite not *that* much time left!! Bravo Doug! U R awesome man!
I'm 63 and just taking up whittling,,, BE CAREFUL, get a glove and thumb guards (I use masking tape) as thumb and first finger sleeve. Then carve a little each day as your hands allow.
I recently discovered your channel. My father recently passed away. He was a woodcarver all his life. He carved everything from little figures to full size carousel horses. Unfortunately, I did not inherit any of his talent. I did get all his knives and tools. Your video about carving the wizard popped up on my timeline. I have always enjoyed those type of carvings. After watching it, I am going to give it a go as soon as I can pick up some wood. I think my dad would like that. What I really need to do is learn how to sharpen a knife. Keep up the great videos.
Great videos!! Much appreciate watching and learning. I’ve watched this video as well as about 10 others. Started carving a few weeks ago and without exception the DougLinker videos help helped me along!!
A sharp, sharp knife and practice practice practice. My knife is often dull and I never get to carve near as much as I want. I did make a nice wood spirit recently. Not on Doug’s level, but man it is fun to do. I write little stories about the carvings
Did this tutorial. Was looking great. Got to details on face and completely murdered it. 3 different tries on face and think I've whittled it down to much. Every other part was good
Doug . You make it look so easy. Like the videos . I have access to lots of willow . Looking forwards to my first actual carving knife. Thanks for the easy to follow instruction .
Hi Doug. I am new to wood carving and have really enjoyed and benefitted from your tutorials and channel in general. Thanks for keeping it simple and straight forward.
Hey Doug ! Thanks for the inspiration into this hobby just finished my first project lumberjack and only cut my hand three times. Might look into those gloves. Anyway it was a good day and had a lot of fun. Keep it going, many thanks.
Thank you for this Doug. It's time to get away from the damn news and listen to reason, You're always so cheerful on your podcast. Be safe and stay with us for awhile. Merry Ann from Minnesota
Thanks to the video provided by Doug, I especially like Christmas and the videos of Santa Claus and the Snowman, these are great things. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for another year of great content. Blessings from Taiwan, I hope there is a Chinese translation
Hi Doug. I don't want to be a pain in the butt, but have you ever thought about during a tutorial just on realistic eyes and noses? You do a little treatment on eyes in your "Carve a Little Lumberjack" tutorial, but I know, I for one, would benefit tremendously from you showing us how you do those beautiful eyes and noses on some of your carvings. Thank you for all your tutorials, they are fantastic, and have helped me become a decent novice woodcarver in a very short period of time. It's a very relaxing past time for sure, and I'm enjoying it tremendously thanks in no small part to your tutorial videos. Best Regards, Pete Ignelzi
Doug, I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to revisit this and making an updated tutorial. I have learned and am learning a great deal from your videos. Thank you for all the inspiration too.
Much appreciate another great tutorial. I guess these are less fun for you, but much appreciated by me. Thank you, I always learn something from your tutorials.
Exactly
Well said. Thanks doug
Hey Doug, really learnt alot from you over the years. I'm getting really good at carving different viking men out of birch, white poplar and pine. I live down a old dirt road with no neighbors. When winters are terrible, I stoke the stove and sit back and carve. So relaxing.
You Live in a Lil piece Of Heaven there then, You are Blessed.....
Your woodsman looks a great little character Doug. Thanks very much for taking the time to make a tutorial.
Really appreciate showing us how to do both types of eyes!
I watched this after getting off work today.
I thought carving in retirement was going to be relaxing. Watching someone else carve is really relaxing (and educational). Thanks, Doug.
I've been watching your videos for several weeks now and you have inspired me to start carving. In 1999 I lost my house in a fire and lost all my gear. Now I'm getting my stuff together and will be carving soon. Thank you for your inspiration and great videos. I enjoy the bushcraft as well!
I just ordered my very 1st set of whittling/carving tools and some basswood after I saw your first video. I'm 53 and love working with my hands, so I'm going to give it a try. I already tried the old wizard on a pencil after I received my Culiau engraving pen and it turned out great, so you've given me so much inspiration... Love you and your creations
I am not a Carver but watching you is one relaxing enjoyable time well spent.
Thank you once again for sharing Doug
Thank you very much for sharing your talent with us! Back in the day, I used to carve a ton of these compact characters, and after some time, I began carving their heads/faces on the corner, so that they had their heads turned to one side or the other. This gives the character a bit of a more dynamic appearance, versus keeping their heads looking straight. I also had their eyes looking left or right - also to add more action, versus a rather static appearance. Great tutorials, Doug! Keep up the fantastic work!
IDK how to say thanks but I definitely owe you one. In June my wife got me a set of Hutsel knives for my
B-day. my family remembered me saying you can never go wrong with a knife for a gift. I was thinking more like hunting, fishing, or camping, so when I saw that funky looking curved knife thing I wasn’t sure what to think. After some research I figured out it was a “spoon carving set”. But from that day on I’ve been on a tare and most of what I’ve learned about it is because of your channel! I wish I could send you a pic of where I started and where I’m at now thanks to you. I still suck but I definitely suck less! 👍🏼😂. So for all the free lessons & inspiration I just want to say thank you and God Bless.
I watch old episodes on the channel one by one and still find amazing things here.x👌😉👍
Hmmm! There's a distinct likeness between Doug and the Lumberjack, good work Doug. Keep em coming!
Always delighted to see a new Doug video is up first thing in the morning. Everything else goes on mute while I watch. Thx Doug!
I always love these little carves but I NEVER am able to get Basswood as soft as what you carve! I usually have to rough out as much as possible with a band saw first. I think my Basswood source is actually a walnut factory!
Your tools aren't sharp.
Kiln dried vs air dry,,, my local source only offers kiln dry = HARD AS A ROCK basswood !!! Check online sources for carving wood.
Thank you for sharing your talent. Seeing it's fall I did a bunch of your pumpkins with the faces. Went to my Sunday morning diner and gave some of them out to some of the regulars. Seeing the smiles on their faces was worth all the cuts and swearing. You've inspired a lot of us. I was an ornamental blacksmith for fifty years. It's a lot easier caring a couple of knives around when we go camping than a forge and anvil.
You are a gifted woodcarver...far too talented for someone like me. So I really appreciate it when you tone things down for a knuckle dragger like me.
Thanks Doug, found it to be very challenging for beginners.
I never thought I would be stuck watching a tutorial video on carving a little man out of wood, and it cost me around $150. But you know what? It did, because I got inspired and I ended up purchasing some basswood and a complete carving kit.. lol But as much fun as you make this all look, I'm super happy to get started... Now after my wife calms down a bit about my purchases, I'll be buying some water based paint as well!! 😜
Yeeeeeiiii ! just finished carving a lumberjack myself!! great timing! 😍
Thank you ,Mr Doug .
Your videos have inspired me to put a set of 3 Flexcut knives, a strop, gloves and some basswood in my Amazon cart. Something about these little carvings just bring a smile to my mug. Thank you for making these videos! Cheers from Ottawa
Excellent tutorial! I’m learning so much. Appreciate your time and effort that you put in to your videos.
Doug it’s always so amazing to me to watch you carve something beautiful out of nothing, just so gratifying, thanks so much for sharing! 🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👍👍👍💯💯💯😎
DOUG TOP BEST WOODMAKER.. THANKS. GOOD JOB..
I was going to play video games tonight, but I was caught off guard and here I am watching your videos. Great work!
Your tutorials have given me the confidence to attempt carving--ordered knives and wood yesterday. Just waiting for their arrival. Thank you for sharing these videos.
First time watching. Tutorial might be long but not boring, at least from this side of the camera. Very kind of you to take the time to show step by step. Came away thinking “I could do that “. Thanks 👍👍
Ima make a fisherman guy. You have opened up my eyes dramatically. Iv been searching for a new hobbie as I’m getting older Iv worked with wood my whole life as a carpenter so… not quit the same but I’m so inspired by all you videos thank you sooo much Doug.
So. Doug…, whaddya tell an old man that wants to take up carving?
Love ❤️ ur vids btw! U hv got me stirred up despite not *that* much time left!!
Bravo Doug! U R awesome man!
I'm 63 and just taking up whittling,,, BE CAREFUL, get a glove and thumb guards (I use masking tape) as thumb and first finger sleeve. Then carve a little each day as your hands allow.
So exciting to see another tutorial is up 👍 thanks Doug
Bravo et surtout merci pour votre démarche pédagogique.
Once again Doug: a great video. Will be watching several times and trying this one as a keeper!
There's a nice collection behind you. wow !
Doug, Great to see another pictorial. Got so into watching it this morning, I was almost late for work. Tnx's again.
Another great tutorial for us beginners. Thank you so much for helping us getting into this wonderful and so rewarding hobby.
I love your carved characters!!! They are so whimsical and fun.
Doug thanks for getting me into carving... yes it was you that started me in my journey and I love it... I always enjoy your videos 🏆🏆🏆🏆🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Awesome design!!! I plan to tweek it for Christmas, maybe have him pulling a Christmas tree😁😁😁
I greatly enjoy both your carving videos and your camping videos. Keep up the good work! Thank you.
He looks kinda familiar there Doug. Great video
Thanks, always appreciated. I need all the help I can get. Have a nice day.
I recently discovered your channel. My father recently passed away. He was a woodcarver all his life. He carved everything from little figures to full size carousel horses. Unfortunately, I did not inherit any of his talent. I did get all his knives and tools. Your video about carving the wizard popped up on my timeline. I have always enjoyed those type of carvings. After watching it, I am going to give it a go as soon as I can pick up some wood. I think my dad would like that. What I really need to do is learn how to sharpen a knife. Keep up the great videos.
Great videos!! Much appreciate watching and learning. I’ve watched this video as well as about 10 others. Started carving a few weeks ago and without exception the DougLinker videos help helped me along!!
Great job enjoyed the details you took to show how the woodsman is done. And no cuts to the hand…amazing 😝
Not a bandage in sight! YOU ARE AMAZING! My brother used to carve IVORY soap .
Always look forward to seeing you carve Doug thanks for your work
I love the tutorial and the extra detail on the eyes. I’m looking forward to some tutorials with different tools too!
A sharp, sharp knife and practice practice practice. My knife is often dull and I never get to carve near as much as I want. I did make a nice wood spirit recently. Not on Doug’s level, but man it is fun to do. I write little stories about the carvings
Thank you so much for showing us great carving techniques. I carved the lumberjack and it came out great.
Thank you for all the tutorials.
Cool carving!
Wicked video Doug! Thank you! ✌️🇬🇧
Really enjoyed this one Doug
Looking forward to giving this a go!
Doug carving Doug! Love it.
That ain't no lumberjack that's Doug at his finest 😂
Always excited for a new tutorial!! Great job and thank you!!
Did this tutorial. Was looking great. Got to details on face and completely murdered it. 3 different tries on face and think I've whittled it down to much. Every other part was good
Very talented 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for this tutorial Doug. I tried one and has lots of fun with it !!
Thanks again for another character tutorial! I enjoyed watching AND doing this one.
Doug . You make it look so easy. Like the videos . I have access to lots of willow . Looking forwards to my first actual carving knife. Thanks for the easy to follow instruction .
Thank you!
Another great tutorial! Thanks for all the work you do making them, they really help me on my carving journey!
Hi Doug. I am new to wood carving and have really enjoyed and benefitted from your tutorials and channel in general. Thanks for keeping it simple and straight forward.
Love the video I'm gonna try one tonight
Enjoyed that, Doug. Thank-you.
Se parece a usted. Es espectacular 👌
It is always a good day when Doug drop a new carving video, my knife is getting sharp by itself, he is waiting for me 😄
You are so talented. Love your videos
Hey Doug ! Thanks for the inspiration into this hobby just finished my first project lumberjack and only cut my hand three times. Might look into those gloves. Anyway it was a good day and had a lot of fun. Keep it going, many thanks.
Thanks for posting the video, you continue to amaze me with your talent!
nice self portrait LOL good work!
Another quality tutorial from you, Thanks for showing how to do both sets of eyes
Thank you for this Doug. It's time to get away from the damn news and listen to reason, You're always so cheerful on your podcast. Be safe and stay with us for awhile. Merry Ann from Minnesota
I am not a carver but that sure looks great to me. Thanks.
BY THE WAY DOUG YOU'VE TOUGHT ME ALOT '' THANKS BUDDY BILL..
You ALWAYS make it look so easy! Awesome tutorial video. Thanks for sharing Dough.
Thanks very much ,great fun
Thanks again Doug ! Love it !
Absolutely beautiful. I hope mine will be half as good as this one.
Sweet time to sit down and watch a long video :) 👍🏻
So much talent!
Always a great video Doug
Great video Doug! You do awesome work and it is always a pleasure to watch you. Hope you have a great week. Paul in Alabama
Great video Doug, looking forward to adding this one to my collection.
Excellent! I had the thought that someone could carve one that looked like an astronaut
Thanks to the video provided by Doug, I especially like Christmas and the videos of Santa Claus and the Snowman, these are great things. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for another year of great content. Blessings from Taiwan, I hope there is a Chinese translation
You are the best. Amazing
I’d love to see a video of you carving a more complex figure like the full size lumber jack.
Great carving
Hi Doug. I don't want to be a pain in the butt, but have you ever thought about during a tutorial just on realistic eyes and noses? You do a little treatment on eyes in your "Carve a Little Lumberjack" tutorial, but I know, I for one, would benefit tremendously from you showing us how you do those beautiful eyes and noses on some of your carvings. Thank you for all your tutorials, they are fantastic, and have helped me become a decent novice woodcarver in a very short period of time. It's a very relaxing past time for sure, and I'm enjoying it tremendously thanks in no small part to your tutorial videos. Best Regards, Pete Ignelzi
Thank you for another wonderful video. Can’t wait to see what you have coming up!
Great, as always.
Great tutorial 😉
I love these videos! Another great piece. Thank you.
Been awhile since, your skills continue to improve. Cheers Doug.
Love to watch and learn