Carving an Outport Character 1 of 2

[@jean-marcberube7610]

Beautiful work ! And thank-you for the many videos .....amazing

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you.

[@jcmottern]

I just whittled my first character with the help of you and another KZbinr .I cut myself twice in the process but I really enjoyed making the character, hopefully the first of many.

[@KevinCoates98]

I cut myself almost everyday when I first got started. You soon learn ways to avoid cutting yourself. A glove being the best way which I was to stubborn to use.

[@budm.1450]

My dear old friend Jerry Harper once told me how to carve wild birds. He said you take a stick of wood and a knife, and cut away everything that doesn't look like a bird. I guess he was right because he had birds perched everywhere in his home. If only it were that easy. You do beautiful work, and thank you for sharing your remarkable talent.

[@KevinCoates98]

Bud M. Thanks. Hopefully the videos can help someone.

[@alex8426]

Very nice details on this piece. I've enjoyed the video and watch how your hands and your tools works like they are dancing. Do you have time to list down and share what are the different tools you've used for each of the project? I believed it will help us newbies to get to enjoy the hobby and will also save us money from buying tools that we probably don't need. Thank you Kevin.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Alex. Really all you need is a good knife. A lot of my videos are done with just a knife. I have a few gouges but I rarely use them. I prefer just using a knife

[@alex8426]

@@KevinCoates98 Thank you and I'll watch your other videos. Cheers 🍻

[@timbarnett6781]

Kevin. You`re too good. Really enjoy watching you create these great carvings. Like a surgeon with your knife.

[@KevinCoates98]

Tim, I don’t consider myself all that good. Average I guess but thank you for your kind words

[@baudibaudi7118]

Thank's..I use to do some carving (embrionary state..)with rosewood.Soft and light.The first steps looking for your "obra prima"!

[@markdmaker3173]

Newly subscribe. Beautiful work my fellow woodcarver.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@lyndonreddick1888]

Nice little set-up with the wood tacked onto upright log. Think I will do that as something to hold piece against always helps. My neck is fused and can't look straight down. What is an Outport character or what does that refer to?

[@KevinCoates98]

I use it most times. It takes a lot of the strain of my hand that I hold the wood with. I call them outpost characters. I live on the island of Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada. Fishing was the main industry here for a few hundred years. There was little communities all along the coast. A lot of them could only be reached by boat. They called them outport communities. It's different now. I carve a lot of these characters now for the tourist trade

[@lyndonreddick1888]

@@KevinCoates98 Thanks, that's what I figured since you mentioned using White pine from the coast of Canada. So, characters that hang around the old port towns. I visited my aunt around Acadia in Maine back in 09'. You're really far up North in Newfoundland. I'll have to try some of those. 👍

[@nikpaizanos5020]

A pleasure to watch

[@danyoungs4061]

I would love to see a video about how you made your knife from a fillet knife

[@KevinCoates98]

Look back through my videos. You should find one

[@radekluzny6224]

Chlape-pěkná práce,je vidět,že to máš v ruce!!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@ernstgoldschmidtboing3823]

Das ist sehr Lehrreich ,wunder schön das an zu schauen Danke Gruß Ernst

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Ernst. Glad you like it

[@ronmccarty7537]

Really, really great!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@alannamason6770]

ahhhh/... the carving of the eyes

[@KevinCoates98]

The most delicate part

[@jimr32011]

Liked, subscribed, fascinated, love the presentation

[@KevinCoates98]

+Jim Robinson thanks

[@barbedstar6480]

Me too!

[@travisw01]

Hey Kevin love your videos man, I try to whittle sometimes but haven't quite got the hang of it. Anyways I'd love to own one of your caricatures, do you have an online store I can purchase one or do you do any sort of video giveaways? I'd love to own an autographed carving of yours some day. Thanks again for all the entertainment you provide.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Travis. It takes lots of practice. A lot of my customers reach me through Facebook where I post photos of my work. I sell through some craft shops. I do some giveaways. Not a lot. Most carvings I giveaway are to fundraisers for auction. I will do another giveaway on my Facebook before Christmas. Kevin Coates Wood Carving

[@travisw01]

@@KevinCoates98 thank you Kevin for replying back, I will def check your page out and possibly make a purchase or two. In the meantime much live and support from Kentucky!

[@WienArtist]

Hi Kevin! I have been carving for 56 years. Here in Austria, I carve in either cembra pine or linden (lime/basswood). What type of pine do you use (ponderosa, white, sugar...)?

[@KevinCoates98]

You have lots of experience for sure with carving. I use white pine. Comes from the east coast of Canada

[@WienArtist]

@@KevinCoates98 I do have many years of experience, and I am still learning new techniques - which continually fuels the fire of this wonderful artform.

[@tp-gj3sc]

Very nice work.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@dammitboy3576]

I just have found you. Am glad to say I just subbed.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@cristianobarbosa4855]

Eu gostaria de saber, qual é nome da madeira utilizada pra fazer essas esculturas. Obrigado

[@wood-youknowit]

Very good job

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@khawk7365]

Like the videos you post. Keep it up. Is the ruff out you are using one you made? If so can you do a video of you making the ruff out. If it is bought where did you buy it? What type of wood is it

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. It’s my own. I don’t use them a lot but I will keep it in mind for the next time. White pine is what I use

[@paddypup1836]

That’s a great job. What do you do with them when finished

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. I carve these little fellers and sell them. This is how I make a living

[@paddypup1836]

Kevin Coates Excellent way to make a living.

[@midninteranger4315]

How do you get your knives so sharp or is it that the wood is soft because I have a problem I use a sharp knife

[@KevinCoates98]

I keep my knives sharp to the best of my ability plus I carve pine

[@johngoodall7097]

I notice you use for a lot of this carving a much longer knife than most people I watch use, is this just your preference to get the carving done the way you like ? I realize that this video is from 2017 but perhaps if you get this comment you might answer, thank you from John in England.

[@KevinCoates98]

john goodall I try to get as much done with the one knife as possible. In some of my more recent videos I use a similar knife. Just not as long. I try to do as much with that knife too. Just something I prefer to do

[@johngoodall7097]

Thank you Kevin for replying so soon, I was intrigued as I have not seen anyone but yourself do it this way, it is really effective. When I was in the sports shop years ago a fish filleting knife was extremely flexible to run the blade down the bones or spine to release the flesh. What you call a filleting knife over there must be different stiffness as I could see very little flex as you were carving. Good one that you have adapted to your style. I will keep watching your videos over here in Old England. Regards from John.

[@KevinCoates98]

john goodall I made a mistake in what I said. That knife is a boning knife for fish. The other knife I use in the more recent videos is the fillet knife. There is no flex in that one either. It is missing more than half the blade. Good luck with the carving.

[@johnhernandez4591]

JUST TOO AWESOME THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

[@KevinCoates98]

John Hernandez thanks. No problem

[@Bear-gf7gp]

How long have you been carving?

[@81_bomnal]

👍👍👍

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@nickmiller3796]

Awesome

[@tantamount999]

Yup, I'm on your list. Better'n television. In fact, I'm gonna start throwing your vids up on big screen for others to enjoy.

[@KevinCoates98]

+Jeremy Gorman thanks. Glad you enjoy them

[@fabionatale3351]

Hi kevin I'm a wood caerver though I'm not as good as you .. I'm Italian ... I work for hobbies though I would like to sell some of my wood carving .. How much are your small wood carving in the united states ..? I ask you this question because I do not know how much euro I could sell mys .. Thank you if you want to answer me .. P.S if you want me to send you some pictures of my work .. good job .. You are very good I have admiration for you.

[@KevinCoates98]

Fabio Natale I live in Canada so there's a fair difference between the Canadian dollar and the US dollar. Anyway my 8"-9" characters sell for $80-$120 depending on what they are. You can send some photos of your work if you like. I would like to see them

[@peteralanturner9296]

Great video!

[@KevinCoates98]

+ Thanks

[@mor10stenbaek]

Amazing !

[@KevinCoates98]

Morten Stenbæk thanks

[@lequangvinh79vlog30]

👍

[@dragonlaker]

What style of carving are they?

[@KevinCoates98]

My own style I guess to a point. I’m self taught so I just learn to carve by looking at photos in books and magazines. It could be a mixture of everything.

[@xristakisagoras5704]

bravo

[@jimfilipiak7685]

Is that basswood? You make it look so easy! Do you have the patterns for these on your channel or elsewhere?

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. I use pine. I think I may have a pattern for one or two of the ones I put on here. I’ll look and let you know

[@KevinCoates98]

I have a pattern if you want it. Give me your email and I’ll send it

[@jimfilipiak7685]

YES PLEASE! My email is [e-mail]

[@jimfilipiak7685]

thanks for sharing, it helps me learn

[@RadianSportowe0]

Great job. I'm starting to learn and a very helpful movie for me. Is it also possible to get material on emeil as a friend?

[@pikefisher1000]

if you do make any lures send one to me I'll try on pike her in Ireland 👍

[@pikefisher1000]

hi do you ever carved​ any fishing lures

[@KevinCoates98]

pikefisher1000 haven't yet. I've whittled small caricature fish.

[@LuisFreireArtes]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 fantástico trabalho madeira macio qual nome dessa madeira ??

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. White pine is the wood I use

[@LuisFreireArtes]

@@KevinCoates98 pinos. Ok

[@rstubee1]

What kind of knife are you using so gingerly?

[@KevinCoates98]

RANDOLPH ROBERTS it's a fish filleting knife with 3"-4" cut off the blade

[@rstubee1]

it is wonderfully sharp, like your work bench also.

[@reltcl1995]

RANDOLPH ROBERTS yes sir I was wondering what kind of knife you are useing and where can I buy one like it

[@KevinCoates98]

reltcl1995 the knife was used for filleting fish once upon a time. It had a much longer blade. I cut 3”-4” off it. It makes for a real good rough out knife. I had the knife for about 30 yrs but as to where you can purchase one like it now I have no idea. Sorry I couldn’t be more help

[@anthonybarrett2342]

It looks like this.They still make them.They are cheaper in the US and Amazonwww.ebay.com.au/itm/DEXTER-RUSSELL-6-GREEN-RIVER-BONING-KNIFE-1012G-6-15CM-U-S-A-CARBON-STEEL/221116962328?hash=item337b991618:m:m9ld4lp6m9V_TIQkdF2J8OA

[@baudibaudi7118]

What woods are we working on?

[@KevinCoates98]

Baudi Baudi white pine

[@gefersonsantos8927]

que madeira é essa?

[@KevinCoates98]

White pine

[@jeremydavis6339]

Where can I buy one?

[@KevinCoates98]

I sell everything I carve

[@jeremydavis6339]

Got any patterns? For these guys?

[@jeremydavis6339]

Kevin Coates if I paid could you make me a carving knife like your fish knife?

[@mikeswindell137]

I prefer an ongoing commentary as opposed to just watching some one carve.😒

[@KevinCoates98]

Sorry Mike. I’m not a very chatty person at all. I stumble over my words a lot and for that reason I prefer to stay silent

[@halley-d3c]

You don't say what kind of wood or the knife you use why isn't your audience Good Enough to know

[@KevinCoates98]

Linda in my more recent videos I put in the description the size and type of wood I’m using. As for the knife, I’ve mentioned it dozens of times in the comments what I use. It’s a fish knife. I always reply to comments. It may take awhile sometimes because I’m busy with work but I do reply. If you have any questions just ask and I will reply to you too.