The Ultimate Simple Flatplane Bird Whittle -Knife Only (1x1 series)

[@KarenK-mq4uy]

I’m a beginner and love all your carvings. I find them challenging yet easy. No mathematical calculations, yeah!!! Keep carving Doug!

[@dennisrose983]

Doug, I don’t understand why anyone would think they need to give a negative comment on you carving flat plain carvings. There are plenty of other videos they can watch, just go to them! I love what you’re doing and watch every video! Keep up the 1”x1” flat plain carvings, they’re great!

[@DogKittyOwner]

Doug, I had this big ol long message to you about the " Jerk" but then I was reminded he is only doing stuff to get you upset and all, so no attention to him. Silly all he has to do is stop watching. Enjoy the 1" so much. so easy on old hands. Hope one day you do a horse ( silly one ) Hope you keep the 1" going. Maybe a update on your American Indians. love them so...... Ever make Sophie a Hair Stick? 1" carving perfect to top off.

[@dougLinker]

I have just a simple one though -thanks for the gift!

[@hitchcockbrewing2718]

Doug you taught me to carve and now I’m addicted!! Don’t let the social media vultures land on you. Do what you love cuz we love what you do. Thanks and keep positive and can’t wait for where we go!

[@Thee-DanO]

Don't pay no mind to the boo birds Doug. I really enjoy your videos. The gnome doors was the one that made me think I could do it. Now I have done 16 of your carvings. Gnome doors, books, corn head dude, the hot dog, little man, couple hillbillies, snowman and more. I am just glad to be able to learn from you. Stick to your guns and do what you want to do. Dare I say I think there are many who would agree?

[@beaunaro]

I love these 1x1 carvings they’re addictive. Keep them coming when you get time.

[@donnamiller7965]

My husband started carving because of your videos. We enjoy watching your videos and the family loves what he creates. Thank you and keep doing what you do.

[@dannysturtevant4003]

Oh my gosh, I was literally just thinking, "I wish Doug would do a bird for the 1x1 series" and here it is!!! Thank you so much!

[@ginabirks4910]

I am another carver that has only learnt from your tutorials and have enjoyed every minute. This little bird on the tree stump is awesome and I will be carving him for sure. You are appreciated by us all for your amazing method of teaching carving, which makes it addictive and rewarding at the same time. Thanks Doug.

[@3DPrintFarm]

Thanks a lot Doug! Now you have me addicted to carving 1x1 birds! Super FUN to do!

[@SoufianeTahiri]

I love your flat plan carvings and your flat plan carving are exactly what made me start to learn carving! So thank you for all of your videos!

[@chrislindholm2255]

I love the flat plane carving and the 1x1 series. I teach the wood carving Scout Merit Badge and the flat plane is absolutely perfect for young Scouts to produce something they are proud of first try. I have stolen so many of your 1x1 carving ideas and taught the Scouts, giving you 100% credit and tell them to subscribe to your channel and continue their carving journey with you. Many do and they create amazing things. Thanks Doug.

[@Dampfsnooker]

Hey Doug, really loving your 1x1 series. So impressive for either newbies and advances carvers. Please, go ahead with this.

[@NewIdeasEngine]

The 1X1 is my favorite!!! I hope you don’t take too long of a break from the series. And the minimalist facet carving is absolutely beautiful and exquisite. I love it!!

[@davelister796]

Do whatever makes you happy. And if you film it I'll watch it. I like your carving tutorials the best and I try to carve what I can. I'm getting better. Thanks a bunch for sharing!

[@petelumley1578]

I don’t think you will ever need to take this down. I loveit

[@flo-tourscorrecaminos4636]

I simply adore the 1x1 series!!!!! The bird, the gnome ….. you name it the 1x1 keeps me carving everywhere and everytime! PLEASE SOME CHRISTMAS 1x1

[@dougLinker]

There are some check out the 1x1 playlist

[@mikerandol3257]

Hi Doug, I enjoy the time you share with us. I’m 75 now and I started carving again because of you, thanks. Keep doing the things you enjoy and ignore the negative comments. When people do this they are just being hurtful. I know what you mean about the squirrels, I feed the birds too. See you on the next adventure! Take care!

[@Tiger-789]

How can anyone not love these? They're so adorable! I've always been intimidated to carve anything other than spoons... well not anymore because I'm going to attempt these tomorrow

[@TheTrooper777]

Your carvings are always the best, keep your focus, you are making a difference. Thanks Doug.

[@echodelta2426]

Do NOT take this video down! This is an awesome tutorial. I'm new to carving and this is just what I need to follow along. I'm going to have to check out the rest of your 1 x 1 series too.

[@Cooks-carvings]

The 1x1’s are awesome. I glad you’re doing videos again. I always enjoy them and learn something new. Thanks!!

[@georgejanca6136]

My youngest daughter gifted a ‘Flat Plain’ book to me and until seeing your bird video, I was not certain what the term or technique entailed. Thanks loads and nice to see the recent ‘sea faring salty’ guy too!

[@aurorasalinas1215]

Oh hell don’t stop. I love your videos and this one is one of my favorite. Thanks

[@MartinCooper-y5u]

Thank you Doug. You have been the inspiration for me to try whittling for the very first time, (at 66). You are a great tutor, explaining every step of the process so clearly and with great enthusiasm. So, please enjoy a coffee on me as a small gesture of my gratitude for all the work you do producing and sharing your videos & thank you once again.

[@dougLinker]

Thanks Martin!

[@6bluestrings]

This maybe my favorite "Doug Carve". I like the joy that I hear in your voice while you're carving these birds. The entire 1" series has been awesome therapy for me. I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much.

[@waltercrain2910]

you're the best, doug. your influence reaches beyond what you know.

[@wendykanaan7635]

Enjoy seeing you carve again. Also happy you have your little trailer when you want to be somewhere else than home to do some carving. Love the birds!! Thank You!!👍😊❤

[@nigelwalton5316]

Doug please keep doing what you do I am now addicted to 1x1 carving and after a few failures I have just carved a respectable looking floatplane bird which I am very proud of. Don’t listen to the negativity of others you are brilliant at what you do and are an excellent teacher so no hiding away. Thanks again!

[@medicus5565]

Yes! What Nigel said!

[@stevesmolik24]

Doug, Love all of your 1”X1” carvings! I don’t carve, but I look forward to, and enjoy, watching you create cute characters. Please keep this series going. Thank you!

[@scpattenden1]

Always wanted to try flat plane style. Thank you Doug for continuing to teach us online. Shaun. Chorley Lancashire UK

[@edmundjobson7602]

Doug, I love everything you do! Don’t ever stop. You are an inspiration and we need you!

[@vikingnorm]

These are great. I love Flat Plane! and I can see them being addictive. Thanks for all your videos. You do so much work for the carving community. Glad to hear your voice is coming back.

[@rhussey993]

Another great project Doug. I just carved along with the video and now the other end of the stick is jealous. I still consider myself a beginner. I'm 70 now and started about a year or so ago. I am convinced I would be having no where near as much fun with this new hobby if I hadn't found your videos. Thank you for doing all of this work and sharing it with us.

[@2duser2]

Don't let one KNOT in the wood ruin it for the rest of us who love the 1X1 series.

[@MrBigdougo]

Great video Doug love these little guys, remember you are Doug the carver not Doug the caver, stay away from that cave, and we’ll let the negative commenters go into the cave, keep up the brilliant work !!!

[@ThomasLJones-dq5gq]

You were right, Doug! I'm addicted! My first two turned into a cardinal and a tufted titmouse. I can't wait to carve a cedar waxwing from the same basic pattern. Thanks for presenting this neat little bird.

[@jodydewald19]

Doug, im just now watching your videos and really enjoy them. I wish i had watched your videos before buying any tools. I could have saved some money. It appears that a good knife of the right size and a pencil are all that are needed to get going. Thanks for the videos, and dont worry about the Negative Nancy's, you do you.

[@awkwerdcreations408]

Just getting into carving, been loving your videos. Inguess since my girlfriend is into birdwatching i should probably try a bunch of these. Thanks!

[@davidtharp5410]

Your carvings and tutorial videos are my entertainment and inspiration. That person is just jealous of you talent.

[@smcintyre41]

Doug, i appeciate all your videos! I'm 65 and soon to retire and just started carving. I have learned so much from your videos and i love carving. Let me know if you have to go live in that cave. I will be happy to join you!😂

[@edday3194]

I entirely agree with you Doug, this is a thoroughly enjoyable carve. Thank you!

[@jonahbp4712]

Thank you, Doug! As a young carver, you’ve really given me a lifelong hobby.

[@zanehuether6031]

Thanks for sharing this, I appreciate the 1x1 series

[@GregShaw-f5n]

Don’t crawl into a cave Doug. The light won’t be good enough to carve by. Well Done! Thanks!

[@sonnyboywannabe]

I love it. I've been wanting to focus on flat planing for years, but always start over carving. The results are good, but it's really helpful to see a final flat plane product so I can keep the goal clear in my brain. Thanks for all the years!

[@henryoppermann134]

For me, it seems you speak in a way to encourage a step by step With easy to follow instructions, at a pace that seems to be right…thanks for the gift of your instructions…I will be practicing the craft, and I know that it’s an evolution by repetition…love this bird…

[@acemaker2002]

Even if I did not like flat plain carving, as a carver I would watch the video anyhow because I always pick up something new, or something I forgot! Thanks for the video (and I do like flat plain carving).

[@chillen12]

Doug, you have a real gift for teaching. I really appreciate the way you explain new carving instructions in a way that all carving skill levels can master. You are the Bob Ross (a compliment) of woodcarving instruction. Thank You and keep the videos coming.

[@GuntersGarage]

Love the little birds and your 1x1 series. I cant wait to try one. Ive been hooked on the little mushrooms lately. They are addictive, I carved a little family of them for my granddaughter.

[@impromptutations]

Hi! I'm just getting into whittling and wanted to try making a little cardinal for my mom, I followed your tutorial and it turned out great! Really easy to follow as a beginner who's only carved some little wizards out of 1 x 1's before :) Thanks so much, will definitely be watching more of your stuff!

[@fizzypop8562]

I love the flat plane carvings! Thanks Doug!

[@chanspirit1]

I’m not overwhelmed! I love watching you have fun, and I’m learning a lot from you, I bought a box of basswood just to try my hand at it(not a woodcarver, but play wit clay) I could sit and watch you for hours, thank you for sharing what you do😄

[@pipes17]

Doug is putting out videos faster than I can carve them. Which is a good problem to have !!

[@probi1001]

A terrific video Doug, and judging by the many, many comments, so does everyone else. Your enthusiasm is infectious! Thanks again for showing us how to do it and will be looking forward to all you do.

[@ChuckBaldwin-t7m]

Doug, this video and the comfort bird video have been a life saver. I started watching you a few years ago and enjoyed learning to whittle. I used to be able to do the finer cuts, eyes and such but now I have developed tremors in my old age and have trouble with fine cutting. These videos made it possible for me to make things that are quick and easy. As we travel in our little motor home I will do a comfort bird and leave on the picnic table for the next camper. Now I have another to leave. Thanks for the easy whittle videos. Any others that don't require fine cuts would be appreciated by us old folks. I forgot to mention the one by one hillbillies I was also able to do them.

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Doug, when you put out a video, I carve it that day. Bring on as many as you want! 🤗👍

[@mikereed4876]

GREAT to see the different wood. Thanks, Doug.

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[@TheOldaz1]

Nice simple knife only and easily applied to a hardwood staff. Thanks Doug.

[@scoobysnack907]

Absolutely love the 1x1. I recently started carving because of your videos and I have followed along with many of your videos and plan on doing them all. I'm glad youbare adding to the library as they are all great ideas. I love the simple carves as well as the more detailed ones. Thank you for sharing these videos. I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[@Bammboo176]

I haven't carved anything in a while but I'm going to give this one a try. Who doesn't love a bird!

[@rhussey993]

Thanks! I appreciate everything you do! You're a real pro and a great teacher!

[@dougLinker]

thank-you! appreciate it

[@oldwagon-pens]

I really like these birds.This is one I want to try.Thank you for sharing.

[@shannonsandoval994]

No way, keep them coming! Thanks!

[@cbart3634]

Doug! I had the best time making these. I enjoy carving but this project was wonderful different for me. Thanks for everything.

[@aurelebertin8312]

Great video as always, just love all the tutorials you’re putting out. I’ve made several of your carvings but I think I got carried away with the flat plane bird and carved over 40 of them. So relaxing and easy to do. I’ll be switching to the little gnomes next. Can’t wait to get started on it. Take care and keep the 1x1 series going. We’re learning something new every time you put out a new video. Many other tutorials out there but you’re simply the best. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, sure is appreciated

[@tomevans4402]

Fun carve. I’ll carve a bunch of these. My grandkids will love them. Thank you.

[@rugged04270]

Please don't let this bomb... I LOVE the flat-plane aesthetic

[@brianschleinkofer6251]

Thanks Doug, Nice carve. That Walnut looks like a Jewel.

[@NobodySpecial889]

I’ve converted mostly to realistic wildlife carving but I have to say that is a fantastic whittle and I will absolutely be doing one or twenty 😊

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I am impressed and motivated to try a bird or ten.... We have a small home decor and gift shop and every cardinal we put in the store sells. Unfortunately all of them come in resin or ceramic and made in China. I think I need to offer this style cardinal made right here in Iowa. Great inspiration Doug....

[@nbrussee2702]

Thanks Doug. You give me some relax time.. no frustations.. just the knive and the wood.

[@bernardcorvi2807]

I began with “Sharon my art” must have made 40 miniatures. Then I found you and your videos they are terrific and your choice of carvings couldn’t be better for me. I really appreciate the 1X1 ‘s because that’s the easiest and most cost effective wood for me to obtain. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and advice.

[@zach675]

Your painting skills really bring these to life!

[@jydymyyyr9630]

Great fun and instruction... I'm still waiting for a simple dog carving. Keep up the great work!

[@dougLinker]

All in time

[@andyroberts2640]

Loving the 1x1 series Doug, keep them coming!!

[@kevindunleavy4532]

Love the 1 X 1 series, as I do all your videos.

[@Coffeegozoom]

Doug! This is a great video. I whittled one today and my neighbor immediately asked me to make her one as it reminds her of her late father. Such a great tutorial. I just started whittling and I’m learning a ton from you! Thanks!

[@davidlashaway]

I first learned to carve with a Dremel and a Foredom using a flex shaft. I learned everything I know about knife carving by watching your videos. I have grown to love carving with a knife. Thank You so much for sharing Everything on your channel. It's all about learning from each and every carve. Keep it up and keep them coming.

[@patrickolownia6766]

I absolutely love Blue Jays…. Going to try and make one of these soon!

[@bobkrause0103]

All your carvings are great, enjoy all your videos

[@davegobeli6771]

Live, live love these birds. I bet I’ve carved 30. My wife paints them and we have a great time placing all the carvings in parks and around the neighborhood for adoption. People love them. Thanks Doug.

[@PlumFedUp]

Placing them in parks, to be found is awesome! I don't know that it could do it, but kudos to you!!!

[@joaofalco939]

Hey Doug! I loved these birds, I want to make a lot of them to decorate my grandma's house! I am a complete beginner, so it was a little bit difficult to cut across the end grain so much. Thank you and keep the series coming! It's better to leave us with the videos while you are motivated to do them! Thank you very much!

[@yoshi425]

Such a fun, quick and nicely technical carve. Having a ton of fun carving these for Christmas ornaments. :)

[@sritter4747]

Sir - what a GREAT little simple whittle! I'm a beginner at this hobby and you're a fantastic instructor. Thanks for your videos.

[@jaycemccoy2706]

you got this 18 year old hooked for life. i'm gonna try to do all of your videos eventually!

[@donsavedge4894]

I constantly look at your carving videos! This one is the exactly what I was looking for today. Sitting around the fire carving is the best. Keep up the great content!!

[@katherinesmith9537]

Good to see you again Doug, hadn't realised how much I have missed your videos. This little guy is superb! Can't wait to try it. Thanks

[@ralphgaskill9466]

Thank you Doug. Been watching all your carvings and have done 90% of them. Can't wait to make a few flatplane birds.

[@ronaldherbert4501]

Love your carvings Doug if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t be trying to carve love it great hobby for a old man that’s 80 years old only been at it for 3yrs thanks again

[@philwarnement5315]

I have watched all your videos over the years. You are the person that got me interested in carving and I thank you for that. I recently became interested in flat plane carving so I for one appreciate this video, I have watched it several times and I will watch watch it again while I carve to it. Thank you for putting the video up and anything else you do in flat plane carving will be greatly appreciated. Please remember, you can't please everyone, so you have to please yourself!!!

[@ktinodia]

I do not usually comment on videos but I want to say thank you so much for creating this video. Two birds in and it all makes so much sense now. Thank you again!

[@britdowson8324]

I love all your carves and time spent watching you create beautiful carves. Thankyou

[@robertrobison3480]

oh my. They just get better and better. I thank you.

[@jackbryant9879]

Doug, nice to hear the excitement in your voice. Very nice work.

[@tomevans4402]

Jumping in here again, got some time and just carved me a bird, great fun. Starting number 2 of many. Thank again

[@cavemanjohnnie]

I really like this video and do want to carve these. You adapted to the Flat Plane carving quickly and they look great! Keep em coming!!

[@DonaldMcDaniel-c4l]

I don't really care for the flat plane style. It seems to me to be unfinished. However, I like the way that you teach. You try to explain the project for someone who is trying to learn. I can take the lessons and then refine them as I like. You do keep the project simple and easy to follow..... and it's fun!!!!

[@jmac4779]

Doug, I love this bird carve and plan to carve many more till I get them looking like yours. My beak looks a little wonky but for a first try I cant complain. I love this bird carve!! Thank you for all you do sir! 😊 Ignore the haters, they aren't worth the energy.