VitalBodies Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 What do you find to be the most satisfying and or most enjoyable woodworking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 honestly the best part is the feeling i have while something is coming together in my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I really enjoy power carving and finishing. Probably two of my favorite things.... I know most folks will think I'm crazy for loving finishing, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 ya but i think you worked in a finishing shop before didnt you? eather way your just plain nuts. i want to hire somone else to finish my every small project including a single guitar pick i just made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitalBodies Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 During one of your lathe videos (vampire?) you mentioned how you really enjoy using the lathe when you do. For some reason that stuck with me. By power carving do you mean using tools like chain saws, or the type of carving tools you might see in a WoodCraft catalog (http://www.woodcraft...oodcarvers.aspx)? There is something really nice about shaping something by hand/tool. Pottery is that way also. I am trying to slowly gain the same appreciation for finishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 The best for me is going freestyle and at the end having the finished item that looks exactly the same as it was in my mind's eye sitting in front of me. An added bonus is if I discovered a new or better technique of doing part of it during its construction. Could be a new home or a drawer front that I built, doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texfire Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 The most enjoyable aspect of woodworking is building something with knowledge I've gained through study and having the tangible result in my hands. So far the most enjoyable area of woodworking has been turning. It's cool to watch, quickly gratifying, and never seems to fail to impress the friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 During one of your lathe videos (vampire?) you mentioned how you really enjoy using the lathe when you do. For some reason that stuck with me. By power carving do you mean using tools like chain saws, or the type of carving tools you might see in a WoodCraft catalog (http://www.woodcraft...oodcarvers.aspx)? There is something really nice about shaping something by hand/tool. Pottery is that way also. I am trying to slowly gain the same appreciation for finishing. Yeah I don't mess with chain saws. I'm talking more like grinders and rotary tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I really like the part of choosing the wood for grain flow. Figuring what I can cut out from what piece......I will spend hours flipping and flopping wood around. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicks82 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Marc, I have not found any power carving videos on the site. Am I just blind or are there none? This is something I have been thinking of getting into ever since I saw David Marks make that turtle toy chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitalBodies Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 A video on pure/total woodworking enjoyment would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Marc, I have not found any power carving videos on the site. Am I just blind or are there none? This is something I have been thinking of getting into ever since I saw David Marks make that turtle toy chest. You can find a little carving action in the Trestle Table Series and the Sculpted End Table series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicks82 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks Marc for the reply. I love the table and is giving me an idea for my new place Thanks again. Have to say I love this forum and thewoodwhisperer.com. I will be joining the guild soon. I want to be in on the shop table build, it sounds like alot of fun and i can sure use one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks Charles. I am continually impressed by how this forum is growing, not just in numbers in friendliness and knowledge. Its a great place to waste some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks Charles. I am continually impressed by how this forum is growing, not just in numbers in friendliness and knowledge. Its a great place to waste some time. I visit a number of forums for several different hobbies, and this is the only one that doesn't constantly devolve into petty bickering and nonsense. It's nice coming to a place where a troll isn't lurking around every corner. Now when are you gonna do an episode on power carving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 oh we have a our moments of nonsense i can think of a number of times that i have posted something that was just plain dum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I visit a number of forums for several different hobbies, and this is the only one that doesn't constantly devolve into petty bickering and nonsense. It's nice coming to a place where a troll isn't lurking around every corner. Now when are you gonna do an episode on power carving? I think it helps that I have a habit of kicking trolls out. Not many forums have a "no jerk" policy. lol And a power carving video? Hmm....I'll have to cook something up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 marc i rember there was one guy on here that was talking about being a carver out by mississippy. i bet there are alot on the forum that can probably give all kinds of specitly advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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