How to Carve a Minimalist Lighthouse From Hardware Store Dowel or Stick

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Doug, thanks for making this video. I brought my whittling knife on vacation with me. I made mine whilst sitting at the ocean. I gave it away to an older gentleman that was just sitting, watching me whittle.

[@phoenixsander]

Same Doug thanks for making this video I am making a wood carving playlist but its not public

[@BirdYoumans]

This will take a minute but I want to thank you. I haven't watched one of your vids in a while because my music channel took off and I have been spending all of my waking hours working on it and have not had time to carve in a while. And then about two and a half years ago, silly me decided to do a live stream sing along show not realizing the enormous amount of time it would take one person to produce a show, but do it we did. Though I love music and making video, I had reached burn out a few months back. Today I saw this vid in my suggestions and watched. I had forgotten how much I had learned to love carving, largely because of you, Mary May, and Paul Sellers. I started when I watched Paul sharpen a chisel and carve a spoon. One day while waiting for some glue to dry, I had an old dull 3/4" chisel that I knew I couldn't make much worse so I tried sharpening it. It worked! I got it so sharp I could just push it thru the wood. Had a piece of scrap laying around and began to carve a spoon. I loved it! Then Mary May. I learned from her about relief carving never thinking I could learn to carve in 3d, I just loving carving the wood. But then I found you. I think you carved a simple wood spirit if I remember correctly and you made us aware that there was a technique to it. I ordered the OCC model knife that you are using in this video at your recommendation on one of your other vids and that has become my favorite knife. It has never been on a stone, just a strop and it is incredible. So now that I mostly do reruns on my show I'm having some time to get back to carving. Thank you so much for your influence and friendly presentations that are so pleasant to watch and always with helpful tips and tricks so to speak. My first love will of course always be music, but I do love me some carving now and then thanks to you, Mary and Paul!! It's a great stress reliever.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Almost as relaxing as watching Bob Ross! Love the sounds of your garden, Doug!

[@sourdiesel8306]

Bro in case you didn’t no He is the bob ross of the whittling universe 🖖

[@davidswetland2469]

You videos and location is the best Hypertension medicine- thank you Doug

[@jphillips3568]

I've been a whittler for alotta yrs. I got into it because of my granddad, who exclusively used a pocket knife, and carved on sticks, branches and even scrap lumber. I've done the same. Only until 10 yrs ago, did I even know about fix bladed/handled whittling knives and basswood. You've given me alotta ideas and ways to make my whittles much more detailed than just simple whittles. I've even given the fixed bladed knives and basswood a try. I'll be honest, I didn't much care for those knives much. Maybe it's because I've always just used a pocket knife. Basswood is excellent carving wood, but really love carving on inexpensive and easily available poplar dowels. Carves just fine. Still enjoy collecting brush trimmings to whittle on as well. I haven't thought of lighthouses before, but I'm gonna give these a go myself. Thanks Doug for another simple project.

[@mgherring4342]

thanks Doug it has shown me, to keep it simple and enjoy what you carve.

[@philipbyrnes7501]

Always a joy to learn from you Doug, thank you mate from down under in Sydney, Oz :)

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Thanks Doug just started watching your videos again and have a cheap carving set and plenty of dowel so will knock out a few lighthouses. Love your channel and a big thanks from Cornwall in the uk.

[@Pan_1234-r2o]

You are incredible, I still keep looking at it, I can't get enough of it, the lighthouse is beautiful. From Argentina.

[@jeffp6789]

Great for getting my granddaughter started carving. Happy Canada Day!

[@riccojames1]

I have someone who will love me to make one of these for them, thanks Doug :)

[@douglastobor7718]

Thanks Doug, I suffer from arthritis in my hands, but I'm going to have a bash at one of these...I think I might manage one.😁🇬🇧🇺🇸😁👍

[@Rigus208]

Hi just checking , do you have larger handles ? They help

[@douglastobor7718]

@@Rigus208 , cheers Ben, I'll try some.🙂👍

[@makermark67]

"Don't talk to me about a chess set"... love it. Great, quick, little carve. Really appreciate it. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobkrause0103]

Great idea and great video. Thanks Doug

[@popsbushcraft1962]

!man I know I'm alittle late to comment but I Really Hope You get this.... THANK YOU...I broke my back 5 yrs ago now I'm walking still not in the woods like should be in till I can be in the woods by myself again but my grandfather taught to be a man and taught me to whittle gave my first knife at 5 yrs old your projects and tips kept me from alot of anxiety attacks. Being a woodsman and a bushcrafter just thank you

[@tatianazapata6850]

Gracias Sr Doug. Es increíble su forma de tallar. Lo hace ver simple y no es necesario saber ingles para aprender. La habilidad de sus manos es suficiente.

[@abrenning2499]

That.big carving is spectacular. Very nice work👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@whittler3358]

Who doesn’t love this man,, I’ve been carving for a year,, still learn from Doug, he encourages me to carve more!

[@Chuck-u6v]

Good stuff! Need a video on finishing/painting. Can’t get mine to look like that

[@rumpple4skin976]

thanks Doug I carved a gnome with my knives came out great followed you the whole way thanks for sharing

[@marygordon3032]

I love to watch you whittle Doug and the extra additional birds singing in the background is awesome, thanks for sharing! 👏👏👏👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@Jonny_Rhombus]

I LOVE IT. So simple, but man… I just love the tiny projects.

[@oregonsvirginia2681]

Those are so cute! I would love to see you make the lighthouse out of bark. The one you showed... My curiosity intensified! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MessickGreg]

Good work Doug and have good day and happy carving

[@tomevans4402]

Love it. I have carved everything you have done a video on. Thank you! Your five minute wizard is very popular, Iv carved hundreds, glue a magnet on them and leave them all around town when I walk, light poles, bus stops etc. I will carve a bunch of these light houses. Thanks again🙏

[@loribrooks6736]

I absolutely love your projects Doug! The tiny ones that are straightforward and easy for us beginners are some of my most favorites…they help me build confidence and your soothing, calm voice encourages me to keep moving forward even if I make a mistake. Thank you for sharing your skills and talent!

[@whittler0507]

Love this Doug ..simple yet effective ..thank you for finding these projects and helping the carving community love carving again

[@joeyhardin1288]

Oak Island, North Carolina - Oak Island Lighthouse!!! Happy Independence Day, USA! God Bless and stay safe.

[@sirclamalot]

Fun! It was great to see Finnigan too.

[@amandaodeay1509]

Cute. Might have to do some out of some mulberry trees i cut out of my fence line.

[@SewWhittle]

The lighthouse you showed in the beginning was beautiful.

[@andrewdelph8931]

Anyone looking to start at carving listen to this man and wear a glove lol just cut from the bottom of my pointer and up through the nail coving the wall in red haha have fun be safe it hurts

[@scottengel6344]

So very relaxing. Birds singing, hanging out, carving away. Thank You Doug. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Going to find some doweling now.

[@glg3945]

I like it too! Nice. They remind me of 3 carolers standing together getting ready to sing, they just need their faces cut in. 😁😲 Lovely relaxing video. Thanks. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. 😃

[@jamesnimmo1049]

These are going to be my family's Christmas presents this year.Thanks again Doug.

[@markb8954]

Good little project. Just goes to show you, everything doesnt have to take a long time or require a ton of tools. Basic carving. Good skill builders. Thanks. Hope u had a great Canada Day. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@robcampbell7584]

If you're like me and haven't had a knife in your hand for awhile then this is a great way to get back at it. Thanks Doug. PS. Poplar works great, fir not so hot.

[@John-wo5bp]

Doug I has to try it I by a broom handle wood us softer easy to carve than dowel and cheaper sink plunger handles work well too bur yes idle hands are devil's playground lol very cute dog too god bless you 🇺🇲👍🐾🦊🇮🇹

[@tomstadnyk546]

Got myself a 1” birch branch, courtesy of the local busy beaver! Lighthouse on the way. Thanks Doug!

[@kennethfox8628]

Thanks for the video. New carver. Working on my 2nd lighthouse. First one turned out good. Even painted it. Wish I could show you. Been following you for a while. Thanks.

[@Tankthyfrank]

Your videos are great! I just bought some tools to get started. 🤙🏼

[@surfearth1]

Great one for my daughter and I to do together. Thanks for sharing.

[@carvingthecottonwood]

So doable! Love it... but that bark carving, wowza! Bet that took a bit more than 20 minutes.

[@johnwyman5939]

OMG !! The light house with wizard is so Totally Awesome!! Like the little ones too. Adding them too my list !! Outstanding! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@richardkunicki5684]

Now I just need to see if I have a dowel in the shop. Neat project I think I will whittle one tomorrow. Thank you 😊

[@mattwhittles5399]

Doug everytime I watch your videos I'm just amazed. Your carvings are awesome.

[@matesematese1572]

Doug omg you got me carving golf balls and wood spirits this ones next 👍🐾🦊

[@janetwithers7427]

The birds sound great. The little lighthouse is so cute. Good demo. 💕

[@stevemurphy692]

Hey Doug, thanks for the videos - really cool. Very new Whittler here 👍 Had a go at the lighthouse with the dowel and I made something I’m very pleased with for a first go. I was using a Rough Rider Whittler, nice knife ! However, since then I’ve bought a Flexcut knife - what a game changer ! It slices through the dowel (and basswood) like a butter knife. I get the feeling it will make the learning experience much more enjoyable. Since watching my dad change electric plugs with a kitchen knife, and struggling :), I always said I would use the right tool for the job. The Flexcut seems to be that proof. Look forward to more videos, Doug 👍

[@trentnichols5075]

Man Doug!! Where was that whittle 4 months ago when I was trying to relearn to carve after a long period without the ability?! I needed this exact thing at this point in my life. Thank you so much 🙏🏼. God Bless. Trent

[@kevink7685]

Doug, Thank you for you wonderful and whimsical videos and projects. It pulls me out of reality and drops me the land of whimsy. Thank you again.

[@paulkemp6459]

Fun project Doug, love the birds in the background. I always smile when you say don’t ask me about a chess set. I forgot to ask, what kind of ducks you had, that you walked to the creek everyday? Thanks for always sharing your ideas. 👍🏼

[@rhodrijones6321]

Good start to a chess set doug. You should do one.

[@wattsnex2725]

Thanks Doug…you have a never ending supply of ideas. Happy Canada day sir.

[@robcarr1899]

I did a couple of Lighthouses after this video and my friends wanted them 🙄🙄 need to do some for me again.

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

Very nice Doug , will give it a try👍👍

[@leonsharonsmith8150]

I have enjoyed your carving a light house thanks for the great work

[@irveichorst4220]

Thanks Doug, Gave one away, working on another.

[@randalltrowbridge954]

Awesome video as always Doug! Now I need to go to the hardware store!

[@truthreigns7]

Wonderful work, thanks for all you do

[@laducaa]

I've been away from carving for over a year but long to come back to it and your videos are helping me get back to it. I love watching your tutorials and listening to how you guide us along and offer humor as well! I also greatly appreciate the entry-level projects you offer for those of us who are not yet seasoned. This project is especially of interest to me, as I plan to carve a lighthouse for a friend of mine whose mom just passed away unexpectedly last week, and her parents loved lighthouses. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for providing us with such a variety of awesome projects to try!

[@davecurda2350]

Great to see a video in my feed. Cute little project Doug

[@lhall9381]

I have a hand carved chess set already. It was given to me by my Grand Pa Chatty. It dates back to the 1800's. Maybe I'll copy it? All your videos are GREAT! Love watching them.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mr Doug . 🐺

[@daflashman4244]

Really enjoyed this one Doug. It wwas relaxing and fun. So hooked on this carving. Been watching Gene Messer as well. He speaks highly of you.

[@stanlindert6332]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks Doug!

[@ginabirks4910]

I very much admire your big bark carving and appreciate the video on the lighthouse, which looks fun to do.

[@daniellarrivee7933]

Thanks Doug !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MySelfReliance]

Very relaxing

[@6bluestrings]

These are terrific ! Thank you Doug . Could this be the beginning of the Dowel Doodling series of whittles?

[@peteroberts7334]

Love the lighthouse being from Atlantic Canada !!!

[@marku.4297]

Thanks for your time sir.

[@Hot88s]

Thanks!

[@h6705b]

Always great to see you do a carving. Nice setting, good tips and tricks. Much appreciated Doug! Now, about that chess set... 😆

[@lyleloomis3493]

Just happen to have some dowel that size right here , so I’m going to get busy and get to carving….. thanks

[@PabloP169]

Good one Doug, I may have a go at this one.

[@abelenache4862]

Love what you do Doug! Carving in your style is so easy and relaxing. My favorite project has probably been your pocket penguins, I’ve carved quite a few and they make great gifts! Could you maybe do a tutorial for a cow? Cows are my favorite animals :) thank you for the content you create, keep up the great work!

[@oscarparedes5308]

Great and simple to starters like me. Thanks Doug!

[@wildwoodie5670]

Wow, fantastic video. Thank you for sharing.

[@briandonaldson7357]

The carving you showed in the start,, OMG that is freaking Beautiful ❤️ love it Doug, you're awesome 😎

[@lonesurvivor450]

Also turn in to pull chains for ceiling fans.

[@Guruvey]

Nice! I am inspired! Thanx Sir Doug!

[@mikenap3253]

Loved the video! Your blow-by-blow is so relaxing. Even more so with the birds in the background! BTW - what happened with your thumb????

[@schuylerbrock]

Love your videos. Thanks, Doug!

[@2duser2]

Wow I think I can do this one--NO face No eyes. Thanks for sharing

[@terryriley7490]

That does look easy for a beginner, so far!!!!!!!

[@brianve7jyd943]

nice one Pard - simple yet fun --- ps i did a chess set using woodland characters - labor intensive but the lil fella it was given to loved it - plays chess with is Papa - take care

[@chrisp.76]

Looks really easy!

[@mikemcguire8351]

Like it. It's on my " to do list". Thanks

[@caseyfoster3933]

Doug I could easily see this being your next “easy owl” tutorial. Very approachable for beginners and can help teach consistency and symmetry with stop cuts and slicing cuts. I’ve made a few similar looking lighthouses in the past and one thing I’ve been wanting to try is embedding a light and carving through the “glass” (think vertical supports around a void like a ball in a cage). Great video sir

[@ljlatorre1943]

Once again an amazing project thank you Doug.

[@gizmocarr3093]

I see a lot more carvings you could use a dowel rod for. Thank you for a great idea.

[@randyyeager]

Hey Doug, love your channel. It'd be cool to see you carve a bunch of veggie people. Corn cob, pea pod, potato, etc....

[@sofakingbrill]

These are great Doug, I am having problems carving as I'm starting to get arthritis in my hands, especially my thumbs but I'm not giving up, I love whittling. Liking your beard a bit shorter as well BTW. Thank you again for sharing

[@garryvanzant745]

Really good video! Love your background.

[@ivokolarik8290]

Awesome video

[@larrypointer3808]

Thank you sir , I've got a new project now . My wife and I stayed at the whitefish point lighthouse and I collected a birch log from near the beach . It'll be a perfect project for it .

[@adventureswithjosie]

Such a cute little lighthouse! I'd love to try making one someday!

[@sully4875]

great My man thanks looking into how get coffee thing going for you ☕

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks Doug! 👍😁