Learning to Carve Wood Characters

Learn with me as I carve my first wood character. A bird. More specifically a caricature of a buzzard. Learn the basic techniques for wood carving. This is a beginner video for those interested in wood character/figure carving.

[@seniorchiefharris]

Very nice carving!!! I've never seen a carving of a vulture before and this one looks perfect for a gift for my uncle since he has a LOT of vultures around his property there on the California coast!!! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your future carving videos!!! Stay SAFE and HEALTHY!!!

[@AlleyPicked]

Thank you!

[@danpendergrass7762]

I find it quite relaxing, and you did an awesome job.

[@christopherumberger6142]

Great project! I actually saw that book at a flea market a couple months ago and passed on it. After the world opens up again I’ll have to go back and see if it’s still there. I really want to give carving a try now

[@mattparsley4004]

Great job. This might be something I try in the winter, when it is to cold to be in the shop.

[@helenkeatr1787]

Brilliantly done thankyou for sharing xx

[@reculvertowers]

Book arrived today,photocopied the pattern from the book.Glued some pine slats together,start carving as soon as glue dries...thanks for a great beginners project.BTW hope my buzzard turns out as good as yours.

[@patrickkeefe2550]

I like this

[@yousif.bmatti4380]

Wow this is cool. Thank you.

[@lauraswan8647]

Looked great

[@WienArtist]

What I have done when I was cutting out blanks, was to cut out the front/back view first, and then tack the cutout pieces back to the blank (I used a hot glue gun with just a tack of glue). Some people tape the pieces back together and then finish cutting the other side. But I am not the only one who does this. Just a tip.

[@d4sher3693]

Woodworking seemed fun. But now, it seems more fun than I first thought it was.

[@mf_stala2957]

Pretty cool, removing most of the wood with the bandsaw 100% made it faster n enjoyable to do I bet

[@danlakas5537]

That's awesome!

[@AlleyPicked]

Thanks!

[@eze3572]

I love this! I tried last night carving my first attempt with those cheap tools and I kinda already knew it wouldn’t work unfortunately I quit early because my arms were killing me. I guess I’ll haven’t to bite the bullet and get useful tools. Thanks for this one of the best ive seen

[@AlleyPicked]

Thanks for the feedback. I originally bought cheap carving tools at harbor freight, which were horrible. Good tools make a world of difference.

[@woodenjoseph1537]

Bardzo ładny sęp, super wygląda, pozdrawiam z Polski

[@whittler0507]

you did a good job of him ..I have carved several of these and did a video on one ..you should be proud of yourself

[@AlleyPicked]

Thank you Gene. I appreciate that coming from someone with your expertise. I looked at your channel. Wow, you have a lot of videos and a wealth of expertise and experience. Thank you for the comments and encouragement. Tom

[@whittler0507]

@@AlleyPicked You did a good job ..you deserve it ..keep up the good work

[@phyllisstone3089]

@@whittler0507 hi Gene, I was just going to tell him he did a great job. Hope to see more of his carvings.

[@MarkMcCluney]

You bought wood??! Okay, what have you done with the real Tom? Well, whoever you are, it turned out extremely well. And I agree about the cheap carving tools; they're immensely frustrating. Sharpening them is an adventure on it's own. Good job mate, very enjoyable as always. But let the real Tom back in time for the next one...

[@AlleyPicked]

I apologize for buying wood...BUT, I did use a coupon! 20% off LOL

[@MarkMcCluney]

@@AlleyPicked Coupon. Hmm, well...okay, but don't let it happen again.

[@bobrenda1618]

The residue left on the wood from sanding will dull your knives.

[@garybanglebangle7949]

No carving glove. That might give give you a big OUCH. Nice carving. You don't need expensive tools to do this. Now have fun.

[@unpleasantpresence5854]

Pretty Kool

[@rejanirama3147]

Great

[@scottlouis7785]

Doing good maybe I will

[@scottlouis7785]

I have always felt I was going to try it, even have the book, but it just seems I never got around to it

[@AlleyPicked]

same here -- took me awhile to get motivated.

[@AllenGoodman]

I thought I was the only one that used a disc sander to waste off unwanted wood ! 👍

[@AlleyPicked]

Whatever it takes :-)

[@ruki4585]

👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘😘

[@clivegreen5492]

What size blade did you have on your bandsaw?..you seem to be able to move the wood around as if using a scroll saw.

[@AlleyPicked]

Hi. Good observation. I believe I used a 1/8" blade. It works well for softer woods where I have more intricate cuts. I also have a scroll saw but it needs some repair work.

[@tommycaine98]

So the nicer set of carvers. What're they called?

[@AlleyPicked]

The brand of knivesI used are made by a company called "Flexcut".

[@jackhaynes7985]

12$ that's high hi hope it was bass wood. good job

[@triihart]

8:40 10/10

[@jasonjase8661]

You could of found the wood in the alley

[@michaeldonahue2308]

who do you think you are fooling you carved be for?????

[@AlleyPicked]

I'll take that as a compliment :-)

[@DamianTroyer]

You can buy bass wood for way cheaper elsewhere

[@AlleyPicked]

Please share any info you have. Thanks.