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@awomansstory.2019 2 күн бұрын
Beautiful!!
@anonymous4201 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for keeping it real, everything looks so easy and perfect on KZbin
@bigbearwoodshack 9 күн бұрын
You're welcome friend! I agree, can be kind of unrealistic at times. The bad always happens, can't get away from it really. That's life👍🏼
@anonymous4201 14 күн бұрын
Do you store your greenwood in water to keep it hydrated while storing.
@bigbearwoodshack 14 күн бұрын
Great question! I used to do that for a period of time but you have to watch the water and change it regularly or it will start to stink and rot the wood. Some people use small fish tank water pumps to keep the water circulating and make it easier for themselves. Climate is definitely a factor as to wood storage. I keep all my billets and blanks in the freezer!
@trailwolfzj9762 16 күн бұрын
Legends of the fall?
@bigbearwoodshack 16 күн бұрын
You got it! I'm a sucker for movie scores🤘🏼
@trudakeane165 17 күн бұрын
What is that beautiful piece of music please?
@bigbearwoodshack 16 күн бұрын
Theme from Legends of The Fall. I really dig movie scores!
@anonymous4201 17 күн бұрын
Looks smooth, what coating did you use to seal it?
@bigbearwoodshack 16 күн бұрын
Claphams Beeswax my friend. Left in the sun for about 4 hours.
@anonymous4201 15 күн бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshackthanks for the reply, love the kolrosing. Trying to start myself too but not getting anywhere far with the carving. What sloyd knife is that?
@bigbearwoodshack 15 күн бұрын
@anonymous4201 It's a sloyd knife from the boys at Fell Satori out of California. You can find them on Instagram to get there websites and get in touch with them. Cheers!
@joem2745 17 күн бұрын
Most of the time I axe a spoon, my wife says no.
@bigbearwoodshack 17 күн бұрын
😆
@ronmccarty7537 18 күн бұрын
Supernice work supernice spoon but I think the whole music thing Might not be the way to go
@bigbearwoodshack 17 күн бұрын
Fair enough!
@ronmccarty7537 23 күн бұрын
Beautiful Maple spoon.... This music is much better
@ronmccarty7537 24 күн бұрын
Beautiful work but the music is horrible and it's always the same
@bigbearwoodshack 24 күн бұрын
Honestly brother I appreciate the feedback. Cheers and thanks👍🏼
@ronmccarty7537 23 күн бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshack Thanks for the reply I didn't mean to insult you I just Didn't think that type of music in that particular video was Complimenting your beautiful work even though Out of contacts that music may have been pretty cool
@maksymkaushan5064 26 күн бұрын
Nice axe
@bigbearwoodshack 26 күн бұрын
It's a Kalthoff. Cheers friend!
@katimaboy 27 күн бұрын
How much would it cost without all that free timber ?
@bigbearwoodshack 26 күн бұрын
Great question! I would estimate about an additional $150 ? Somewhere around there. Bringing the toal to about $795 or $800, give or take. Once again, in the write up I mention that one can make much more economical choices and cut costs drastically. I chose this route to make the lathe sturdy to last. Thanks!
@thebodgingbigfoot4014 Күн бұрын
@bigbearwoodshack just found you. I've built several pole lathes. Mostly from found wood and have forged my tools. Total cost is around 50 bucks or less for foraged materials and forging ones tools from found high carbon steel. Not everyone has that ability or access to the forge but if time is equated then we're about equal. I just spent it in time😊
@deirdresmith1264 27 күн бұрын
Wonderful. Hope to see one about carving the outside. I have a hard time holding it. Thanks!
@bigbearwoodshack 27 күн бұрын
Not a problem! A few methods to implore when doing the outside but I can definitely make another vid on how it's done. Cheers and thanks!
@ПмрД Ай бұрын
А где польци на холодец?.
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
This translates to something about "Polish jellied meat"? Ya, I got nothing on that one?
@WoodCarving-u2p Ай бұрын
You have to cut it on your hands, not in your grip. 😂
@vefstjori Ай бұрын
Thanks! How tall should a chopping block ideally be? Higher or lower than hips/belt buckle?
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
Great question! So it actually depends on the length of your arms or ape index. Best way to measure is to stand straight and thrust your dominant fist down. Where your knuckles are, either below or above your belt, it varies, then that is the correct height for your body stature. Carve away!
@jcrcreations4515 Ай бұрын
Great song choice, and amazing work!
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
Cheers and thanks friend!
@levisweet979 Ай бұрын
Well done, your good at explaining, you should do videos on any content your interested in, my short attention span is able to sit thru your whole video.
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
Hey my friend, very much appreciated for your words! Cheers man, thanks!
@richardabernathy6242 Ай бұрын
The worst thing about cutting yourself is sanding blood out of a nice carving. Lol
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
I hear that! I personally don't sand my spoons, I burnish and seal. But I have been known to carve a minor blood smear off a spoon after a crappy cut 😳
@OutNaboutwithSwiift Ай бұрын
Nice video mate, careful though if you hit those Birkenstocks you’ll chip your axe!😂
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
My Crocs were in the shop, next best thing is Berks! Haha! Carvers love "safe", footwear!
@OutNaboutwithSwiift Ай бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshack crocs are just steel toe boots with built in air conditioning!👌🏻
@harlicon Ай бұрын
Eat something with it...
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
I do every single day. I have an extensive collection of carvers work from around the globe, which I enjoy using for most meals.
@marlawhite3682 Ай бұрын
Not sure what camera you are using for your videos but it makes theve very small here on youtube to see things
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
Thanks Marla. I'm making adjustments to how I do things like acquiring a mic for better sound and playing with video. I'll mess around a bit more and fix. Thanks again!
@BasedZoomer 2 ай бұрын
Just because you can doesnt mean you should... lol Carving with apple wood right now. It is seriously the densest wood ever. So sturdy, which is great for an end product, but not so much for the carving part!
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
I quite enjoy the apple wood challenge to carve. Much of my early work was spent splitting apple wood that was given to me. It's all I had at the time and spent many hours with sore hands, much like yourself. Apple in early green stages is actually quite soft compared to it being seasoned. But overall, the tight grains and propeller twisting nature makes for a good spoony carving challenge. But! Once you master apple wood, your skills greatly improve for other woods! Cheers!
@BasedZoomer Ай бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshack Great encouragement, thank you! Mine is a year seasoned from a 3 inch branch. Yes, just from this small project I feel like I am learning a lot. I've considered giving up a few times, but the more I stick with it, the more I see how worth it apple wood is! Sore hands, for sure, though.
@bigbearwoodshack Ай бұрын
@@BasedZoomer Don't give up! You can check my Instagram account for my early apple spoons made from seasoned apple. Seasoned hurts! 😆
@OutNaboutwithSwiift 2 ай бұрын
Wicked man! How do you etch that awesome logo and get it black?
@bigbearwoodshack 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking, friend! The technique comes from Scandinavia and is called "kolrosing."" Simply put, it's all about scoring an image or pattern with a knife and then rubbing fine powders like cinnamon or coffee or from an ancient standpoint, ash from a fire. After wiping off, burnishing, and then sealing with oil, the image pops off. Thanks again!
@OutNaboutwithSwiift 2 ай бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshack ahh, that makes sense! I’d seen that in a few videos for axe handle stains but didn’t realise it was so effective for engraving, you do amazing work dude/dudette so keep it up because you inspire me 👌🏻💙
@OutNaboutwithSwiift 2 ай бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshackI’ve also actually just realised that I saw the small logo and thought it was so cool that I immediately came to the comments and didn’t even see the little mountain scenery you engraved in the handle until now! You have no idea how badly I need to carve myself something similar now😂
@skoomasteve6144 2 ай бұрын
thats freakin great
@bigbearwoodshack 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much✌🏼
@dischannel7251 3 ай бұрын
Please tell me the name of that incredible saw
@bigbearwoodshack 3 ай бұрын
Silky Pocket Boy!
@okaberintarou3641 3 ай бұрын
How does cleaning after use work? Only rinse with water? Reapply wax from time to time?
@bigbearwoodshack 2 ай бұрын
Yes, exactly. When the wood starts to look worn or grey-ish, make sure it's clean then rub any food safe oil on, except olive oil, it goes rancid. Let it sit in the sunnor under a small lamp for about 12 hours and you are good to go 👍🏼
@carlossanchez7421 4 ай бұрын
I've been carving for a few years and I still can't get the facets right, back of the bowl or in the bowl😢 Awesome form!!!
@bigbearwoodshack 4 ай бұрын
Thanks friend! Facets are tough at times depending on wood eh? Practice makes perfect 👌🏼
@unitytira4954 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your encouraging words, blessings.
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Cheers friend!
@supigaming3986 5 ай бұрын
So little appreciation that’s an amazing piece
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Cheers and thanks so much👍🏼
@jlunadungca3845 5 ай бұрын
Just found ya today and subscribed after watching several videos! I've already learned a lot and picked up some great ideas to try out with my carving. I'm glad you're talking about taking care of our bodies as we carve so we can keep carving long term. A spoon carving and kolrosing instructor friend of mine makes it a point to have us do stretching breaks together in class and I really appreciate that she does that. Very helpful to hear about how each tool can contribute to a more efficient and enjoyable carving experience! Also makes carving more accessible to folks with chronic pain who struggle with the repetitive motion strains involved. I love that spoon carving can be done anywhere with a sloyd and a hook knife, but as I continue on my spoon carving journey I'm finding it super helpful acquiring some new tools here and there to fill in different gaps in my process. Being able to clamp spoons and use a drawknife recently was exciting! I've definitely had some days where I carved past the point my body wanted me to and regretted it. Learning to avoid that situation. Thanks for the video!
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Hey my man! Thanks so much for your kind words! I appreciate you reaching out and sharing part of your green wood journey as well! Thanks for being here! Cheers!
@marlawhite3682 5 ай бұрын
will say please make the video biugger on the screen it went to a rel little size even at full screen size
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Will do Marla
@MegAndrews 5 ай бұрын
Wow! You're incredible!
@GodBearOutoors 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful grain, and the different colors are strikingly breathtaking. Masterful work! 😎👌
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@GodBearOutoors 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful piece! If I might ask, what did you use for the finish because it turned out amazing. ✊
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! So this spoon was black walnut wood, but sap wood, so it is lighter in color. I wanted something richer and darker, so I baked the spoon in the oven for about 30 mins at 400°C. I burnished the spoon first. After baking, I applied some mineral beeswax, food safe, of course, while it was still hot. That allowed the oils to penetrate the wood deep and add luster. Hope that helps!
@GodBearOutoors 5 ай бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshack Sure does, thank you very much for your indepth response explaining the process you used. ✊
@unitytira4954 5 ай бұрын
Good day Big Bear, I have been in spoon carving journey. Thank you so much for your encouragement. I like what you shared about your tools that each one has a story. You have a story and relationship with your tools and your craft. These you shared deeply encourages me to develop such a relationship in my tools and in my journey for carving. This inspire me in facing challenges in my journey. Thank you so much, blessings.
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing and following along on my green wood journey! Cheers friend and carve on!
@ПавлоСахно-ч3г 6 ай бұрын
Вогонь!
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@GarageDoorsOmaha 6 ай бұрын
I like your videos would like to see you actually carve spoon not being sarcastic at all. I just wanna watch you do one I’m learning.
@bigbearwoodshack 6 ай бұрын
Coming up, my man!
@Gohanawoodart 6 ай бұрын
Very very nice
@bigbearwoodshack 6 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@clarasikorra4961 6 ай бұрын
Please Show some Details about this wonderful teacup. How did you Work inside the cup
@bigbearwoodshack 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your interest! Because you asked, I will drop a video very soon on the tools used, following grain direction, and how I hollowed out the bowl. Cheers and thanks! Stay tuned!
@ambrosiaspen 6 ай бұрын
That spalted wood is gorgeous!
@socialnutmeg1 7 ай бұрын
Love this! 🤩
@manguydude905 7 ай бұрын
How are you liking the Robin Wood axe? I actually prefer it over my gransfors carving axe
@bigbearwoodshack 7 ай бұрын
I go back and forth between a few axes but keep coming back to Robin's because of the weight and bevel angle. I feel it bites better for me. My go-to is my Jason Lonon carver.
@frozen_toes_ak 6 ай бұрын
Which robin wood axe is it?
@bigbearwoodshack 6 ай бұрын
@frozen_toes_ak it's his original carver, not his new release which I'm probably going to pick up soon.
@frozen_toes_ak 6 ай бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshack that new one is looking good. I’m looking into the large carving axe.
@manguydude905 7 ай бұрын
Awesome! How do you like the robin wood carving axe?
@adamguinnmusic5871 7 ай бұрын
Cool process not a fan of the burnt look though. Nothing against it just a personal preference that I'm sure everyone here is super glad I voiced 😆
@bigbearwoodshack 7 ай бұрын
No worries man, to each thier own.
@hollyslager2883 7 ай бұрын
practice to experience
@bigbearwoodshack 7 ай бұрын
Truth with a capital T
@ardiskern9296 7 ай бұрын
Interesting and thank you 😊
@bigbearwoodshack 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brayanmoreno1933 7 ай бұрын
👍
@zachlebar 7 ай бұрын
Great video. I'd love to learn more about storing/saving greenwood, billets, etc. Feels like almost all the videos I see go from log to spoon in one go, but I don't usually have that kinda time as a beginner.
@bigbearwoodshack 7 ай бұрын
Great question! My goal is to show all of the small and menial tasks that lead up and further progress a carved spoon. I will usually keep billets in the freezer after processing, either wrapped in a plastic bag or on their own (because they don't sit long, I carve often) They're are many techniques in preserving wood, depending on climate and environment. I tend to leave my billets in a pile in my shop or outside in the winter, and freezer in the hotter months. If it's a sensitive wood that I would like to carve wet, than I soak the billets in a bin of water as I carve them. If they sit for a day or 2, change the water out. Hope this helps!
@zachlebar 7 ай бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshack that's super helpful! Thank you! Looking forward to your future videos.
@m.j.k5928 7 ай бұрын
Heyy Brett loved the videos.Any ideas on carving spoons without using hook k ives or round gauges?
@bigbearwoodshack 7 ай бұрын
Great question. You can actually achieve a bowl without any hooks or gouges. A small straight knife, carefully spiraling the desired hole can get you there, but could potentially be pretty rough. Watch the knife tip for small cuts through the bowl. I have known carvers that will take a straight knife like a Mora 106 and bend it using hammers, pliers and such, to create a curve in the blade to allow for hollowing shallow bowls. You'd need a knife you're willing to sacrifice really. Hope that helps a bit!
@m.j.k5928 7 ай бұрын
@@bigbearwoodshack thanks but I actually carve all my spoons with a knockoff of mora 511 by Stanley and getting hook knives or round gauges is quite expensive an availability is near to none in my country