Whittling Yoda

[@roosterscreations]

Awesome once again kevin, Thanks for sharing. Easy you make it look :)

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@markdmaker3173]

Kevin I am always impressed with your carvings and even more impressed with the tools you use.. I would love to see a video on how to make that knife.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Mark. I was given another one of these big knives a couple weeks ago. When I get some free time after the Christmas rush I will do a video on converting it to a knife I can carve with

[@privatepuffer]

Excellent as always, Kevin. I would really like to see him all painted up at the end of the video.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. To be honest I had it there to add into the video. I was so busy with other carvings at the time I completely forgot.

[@jasonbrooks7265]

I always look forward to your videos. Yoda man!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Jason

[@user-22-]

...."the force is strong with this one".... ☺️

[@KevinCoates98]

Lol

[@hraun2berg]

Amazing how the eyes make a much difference. Júlíus

[@lorrainelewis473]

Do you wet your wood? It looks shiny perhaps the lighting causes wet shiny look. Your wood is? It cuts wonderfully of course your knife is super sharp. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@KevinCoates98]

The wood is white pine. I think it may be the lighting giving it that look. Thanks

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Julius

[@EDDNEE]

What's the finest grit you use sharpening if you don't mind sharing? Wonderful work as always!

[@KevinCoates98]

All I use for sharpening is a flat file for grounding when need be. Apart from that I have a little 1”x3” stone and a block of wood with honing compound. Nothing fancy here. Maybe I’ll do a video one day on how I sharpen my knives.

[@dougLinker]

Not your average longshoreman is he? Turned out great!

[@KevinCoates98]

That’s for sure. Thanks

[@logancarbone7318]

Great video, just wondering what are the dimensions on the piece of wood you used

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. 4”x2”x1.25”

[@duckymags1090]

He cuts it like it’s butter

[@michealwagnon2444]

Kevin what wood did you carve yoda. Looks like super pine

[@KevinCoates98]

Micheal I used white pine. That’s pretty much all I carve nowadays. I find it best kind

[@michealwagnon2444]

I mentioned suger pine not "super" thank you for reply

[@johngoodall7097]

Hey Kevin what a superb Yoda it is😁 Another great carving you made do you have an image to work from? Maybe you use the force to help you in your quest, but watch out for Vader!!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks John. That’s funny. I looked at an image on my computer as I did this one

[@РомаШилов-ь2г]

Отлично получилось! Ждём следующих персонажей саги!

[@hoagyfire]

I really think he doesn't even need a knife....

[@grahamparr4710]

Great job, not sure about the pink nightgown!

[@KevinCoates98]

Me neither but when I looked for a colour reference that’s similar to what came up in the search. A dusty rose colour. This was the closest colour I had to it

[@KENMCCRORIE]

That is so cool Kevin.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Ken

[@bridgetkurr1776]

What knife are you using in this video? I’m new to whittling/carving and haven’t seen one like it!

[@KevinCoates98]

The knife I use here is a fish fillet knife. I cut 3”-4” of the blade to make it more friendly to carve with.

[@nickmiller3796]

Looks great

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Nick

[@MartyLJ57]

If more then one goose are geese, would more then one Yoda be Ydoi

[@KevinCoates98]

It could be or Yoda could be like moose. 1 moose, 2 moose......

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Oh me thinks dats beautiful me does haha . Looks great take care .

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Glen. Lol

[@robertrobison3480]

I love your series with 3/4 inch thick. How wide is the block?

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks. The pieces of wood I used were 2”-3” wide

[@krashunburn]

What kind of wood are you using? Basswood?

[@KevinCoates98]

White pine

[@krashunburn]

Kevin Coates Thanks.

[@sloanIrrigation]

Skilled craftsman, you are. Hmmmmm?

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Brett

[@billbussler3332]

Have you ever cut yourself Kevin? I took my glove off to do a tight piece the other day and with a brand new freshly stropped flexcut I proceeded to slice a 2" gash in one finger and took the tip off the next one. Now I am scared to death to start carving again once they heal. I want to carve because I love it but im afraid I'll be too anxious.

[@KevinCoates98]

Yes I have cut myself many times first when I started carving. Nothing as serious as you just described though. I could see why you are a little nervous going back at it again. The reason I was cutting myself so much was carelessness most of the time. When I figured out how to control the knife with my other thumb I cut myself a lot less. I guess we learn by our mistakes. Hopefully you’ll get past your fear to start carving again. Good luck to you Bill.

[@stateniland]

oooooo kevin . wear a glove please ;)

[@KevinCoates98]

I know I should and I would encourage everyone to wear one. I always carved without a glove so it’s just a bad habit for me. One that I’ll probably regret one day

[@serlaikiat2253]

Try using time lapse

[@KevinCoates98]

I tried it on a couple. People want to see the carving process to follow along

[@nancyschwendeman9646]

Wood it is