WHITTLING AN OLD SEA CAPTAIN

The old sea captain is whittled from a pine block 4” x 1.75” x 1.25”

[@Stringman1950]

Aside from the artistry, I like the pure sound of blade slicing thru wood. Impressive how he understands the grain so well, he manipulates the wood as he cuts. Very nice.

[@andy-gm0nwi175]

Real Nice Kevin Now ! That fillet knife - PLEASE tell the full process for getting that blade the size it is and the sloping shape on the end there ??? Thanks Andy - The City Of Stirling - Scotland U.K.

[@green_building]

I dont believe it.. hes only using 3 tools 👍

[@WienArtist]

Hi Kevin! I began whittling and carving when I was 13 years old, using my mother's not so sharp or stropped (like who strops a paring knife?) paring knife, and rather hacked out a simple sitting dog. I was bitten by the woodcarving bug back then, and have been whittling and carving ever since (I am 68 now). Regardless of my age and experience, I know I can always learn something new, and I do just that watching you whittle and carve various characters. I like your whittling knife. My wife snickers when I show her my big Swedish bush knife (Morakniv) that I use to chop off big bits of wood at the beginning. It's about 8 or 9 inches long and about 2 inches wide, and came extremely sharp and stropped (a testament to Swedish quality). I just wanted to express my appreciation for you taking the time to share your skills and talents with us all. Take care, God bless, and continue enjoying your art and craft! :-)

[@mateojimenezmonterrubio8752]

You are a phenomenon, an authentic wood carving craftsman, and every day i learn from you, so i can start carving in three dimensions, thank you very much, from Murcia (Spain).

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. Keep practicing and you'll get good

[@johnmellie2159]

I’m amazed at your work! I’m a portrait artist and baffles me how you carve without any guide lines , etc.

[@countrycarving9744]

Awesome work Kevin! I really enjoyed how much of the carving you did with just a knife!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@randybradley9953]

I enjoy watching your videos on carving. I have learned a lot about how to do things. I hope to get half as good. Keep up the great work. God bless you

[@bonniebonkers4779]

I really like the silent carving. The work speaks for itself. Thank you. :)

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Bonnie

[@lesamos8900]

Sir you have clever hands a keen eye and a briliant brain,i love your work .

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Sir

[@jackhitchcock3275]

Jus scrap wood..you are awesome dude

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Jack

[@nickvella414]

thanks for taking away all my excuses! lol. you did this with a modified knife and im assuming dimensional pine? Fantastic sur you deserve way more views and subs than you have.

[@kudryavi1985]

Классные работы у вас! Спасибо! А чем красите потом, какая краска?

[@RonaldKeith-c5q]

My first time seeing this video. Great carving. Could you give me the dimension from the top of the block to the bottom of the beard. I can't seem to get it right. Thanks

[@shoeshow1999]

It's like magic watching you turn that block of wood into a piece of art. Thanks for the video.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Jerry

[@ArtCrouse]

Thank you for listing the size of the block. Your work is inspirational.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Art

[@harrydavis6903]

I am new at carving Kevin and watching your videos has been extremely helpful to me. You are the master. I would love to know the story behind your carving knife. Thanks much for sharing your amazing talent.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Harry. It’s a fish fillet knife. I just changed it a little. It’s a great knife to carve with once you get use to it

[@ChiseledOutdoorsCC]

Do you prep your wood at all? I know some people spray it with a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol. I'm just curious what your prepping methods are to your wood you use. I've been looking into different methods but I haven't tried anything yet.

[@KevinCoates98]

I just use the wood as is. I’ve read somewhere about spraying it with water but never tried it

[@azonphoto4197]

Hi Kevin, many thanks for sharing your unique experience in wood carving. I learning from you and Doug Linker. What kind of wood are you used in this video. It looks like pine. Thanks again master!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. I use pine pretty much all the time. I don't have many options here where I live

[@scottlawrence2015]

Great work

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Scott

[@mrawesomeness8558]

Awesome as always! Im gonna try to do this one. Keep it up! Love from Sweden.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. All the best

[@markkortekamp389]

Thanks for the reminder got to look for the knife

[@ИгорьМакаров-н7р]

В высшей степени возмутительно принебрежение Великим русским языком! Эта иностраньшина осточертела! А вот мастер великолепен!!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@Lovealllife369]

We’ve been G’NOMED!

[@shilohskye2056]

I Love How You Create Bringing About Amazzing Details 💖💙❤ThankYou For Sharing

[@KevinCoates98]

You’re welcome

[@jacks584]

Love to watch you carve. You're an inspiration.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Jack

[@jamesstovich9923]

Amazing Techniques ! I try to follow your moves and have learned so much. You have brought much joy & satisfaction to what was so fustrating in my beginning. Many Thanks

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks James. Glad it helps

[@efrenkov]

nice knife

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@magnushelgimagnusson5866]

Yes he use 3 tools and he is very good

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@joewelsh4714]

Great vid. I'd like to get that knife your using. Could you provide a link please. Thank you

[@henrykhlamov8640]

super

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@яестьгрутт-я4р]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@jsaccardo]

Kevin I really enjoyed this video and I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelgadd81]

fantastic build

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@insightvideo6136]

I’d love to know what your roughing knife is. Can’t find one like it

[@mehmetberattas5657]

Look at those deep cuts at starting, you don’t need bandsaw either

[@picker2394]

I always enjoy your videos which I watch on my Smart TV WHILE I exercise. You must be inspiring many carvers with your work.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@kenmcdaniel8179]

Great video Kevin! What is the size of the v-tool or gouge you use here?

[@John-xk7uo]

What kind of wood is that

[@KevinCoates98]

White pine

[@marcosantoniopereira2054]

Muito bom mesmo nota 10😊😊

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@semsem3917]

Great 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 more plz 💃💃

[@oldcodger3509]

Kevin I like many others, am a BIG fan or yours!!! Nothing fancy, just great clean cuts, direct to the point and very little wasted cuts! I certainly envy your techniques and attempt to apply them in many of my carvings! Thanks for ALL you do and especially you sharing your knowledge and expertise with less experienced carvers!!! Safe carving to you and yours ALWAYS!!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. I’m glad that you are finding the videos helpful 👍🏻

[@ezejustiniano4095]

Buenas! !!!que madera es???se podrá conseguir alguna madera parecida en Argentina? ??

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. It’s white pine

[@mickboakes7023]

How do you know when to stop. Seems there’s always a bit more you can do. Really enjoy watching you. All the best Mick.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Mick. I can keep going but have to cut it off somewhere. The more time I put into it means the more the price will be and I like for them to sell

[@2duser2]

Hi Kevin Thought I posted this yesterday but must have done something wrong. I was wondering if that was the new knife you made in the video? if not have you used it and do you like it?

[@KevinCoates98]

The new knife is fine but I haven’t used it much. I just can’t stop using this one here. It’s my favourite

[@jimtalbot5113]

Mr.Coates thank you for your videos I am new to carving and learning a great deal from you

[@KevinCoates98]

Perfect. Glad they help

[@hughtempleton8640]

I love learning from you Kevin thanks for sharing your amazing talent 👍

[@KevinCoates98]

Glad the videos help

[@robertrobison3480]

Thanks for the pencil guidelines. They help me when I carve. Also thanks for the block dimensions.

[@KevinCoates98]

You’re welcome

[@markdmaker3173]

Wow! You’ve truly mastered your craft. Carvin the eyes are so hard but you’ve got it down. I will be adding a link to your page on my next wood carving video.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Mark

[@MCGEE1115]

Eyes are my downfall but he makes it look so easy!

[@joeharrington8492]

Brilliant

[@marilynblakefield3058]

Amazing🤩

[@marioluis6]

Dear friend, what type of wood you recommend for carving in your way. Best regards! From Ecuador. Mario.

[@KevinCoates98]

Mario, I really don’t know what is best. I use white pine because that’s all is available to me. For the most part I find it a decent wood to carve. Some say basswood is a better wood. I haven’t used basswood enough to know

[@marioluis6]

thank you. Kevin

[@bigseanSM]

Amazing work Kevin 😎 first time I've ever seen you using a gouge 😲😁

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. I use them occasionally

[@aidanbradypop]

Looks awesome Kevin! Ever done a Moses with the staff?

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. Never done one yet but maybe one day

[@lauriemcconnell4172]

Beautiful work Kevin. Do you know the sku number for the kiln dried white pine you get at Home Depot? I’m having trouble finding it. How thick is this wood? It looks to be more than 3/4” thick. Finally, I saw a comment about the size of block you started this one with but didn’t see it. Would you repeat that for me? I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your work. You are truly amazing Kevin. Thank you so much!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Laurie, I can’t find any number on the wood I have here. It’s rough lumber and varies a little in thickness. It runs between 1 1/8” - 1 1/2”. I usually put the block size in the description now. The size I used for this one 4” x 1 3/4” x 1 1/4”

[@lauriemcconnell4172]

Kevin Coates Thanks Kevin. I’ll take your description as measurements to HD and see if they can point me in the right direction. I appreciate your response. Please keep the great videos coming. I’m looking forward to trying my next project with the same type of wood. Have a great day!

[@TermiteUSA]

Most Hobby Stores have bass wood and light small carving blocks. HD, Lowes and such tend to only have dimensioned lumber with 1" boards being underthickness after being dressed. Woodcraft online or in a store has a much better choice

[@KevinCoates98]

Good luck with the wood

[@michiganedge4770]

Great job! Do you sell these?

[@KevinCoates98]

Yes sir. I sell pretty much everything I do

[@hraun2berg]

Most amazing. Júlíus

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Julius

[@paddypup1836]

That one looks great unpainted

[@KevinCoates98]

It do. Thanks

[@jean-guylabbe3962]

What dimension thé Wood use.

[@KevinCoates98]

4”x1 3/4”x 1 1/4”

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Like the old salt!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@jean-marcberube7610]

I can’t see the size, anyone can reply thx

[@KevinCoates98]

It’s 4” h. 1 3/4” w. 1 3/8” thick

[@jean-marcberube7610]

Kevin Coates thank-you!

[@scottbutler7293]

Nice job Kevin.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Scott

[@denniseaglin901]

What type of knife are you using?

[@KevinCoates98]

It’s a fish fillet knife

[@denniseaglin901]

@@KevinCoates98 you seem to cut effortlessly. I have a flexcut and it seems harder than what you are using lol

[@KevinCoates98]

Maybe it’s the wood. What do you use?

[@denniseaglin901]

@@KevinCoates98 I use basswood. I purchased an 8'x 12"x2" piece and cut it down on a bandsaw. I plan to buy the same size in butternut

[@denniseaglin901]

@@KevinCoates98 I'm very new to carving. I may just need to develop my skills and muscles lol

[@jwatt65]

Love your carvings! Thanks for the excellent tip with regard to making a knife. I followed your advice and it is quickly becoming a favorite.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. That is good to know

[@jwatt65]

@@KevinCoates98 BTW: I used an old Rapala (blade from Finland). After I cut the blade to make a carving knife like yours, I used the scrap front part of the blade to make a smaller "detail' knife with a simple handle I made from scrap walnut. Both turned out great. Now using them to whittle "an old sea captain" ...fun project for an old Army guy who took up carving a few months ago thanks to folks like you and Doug Linker teaching us old dogs new tricks! God bless...