Thanks, Robert!
Thanks, Robert!
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Nice work John. Really like your drawknives. They are truly magical tools when prepared correctly. Even in very hard materials you can barely feel the pull.
Jim
Thanks, Jim! I had a serious addiction to drawknives for a couple years. After going through 4 or 5 dozen I ended up keeping 10. But, the 6" knives are my favorites. All of my knives are bevel down, which I feel provides a much better level of control for the work I do. I also like a very small rounded "bevel" on the back side as it helps start a cut and also provides a bit of "lift" when peeling off heavy slices. Kind of keeps the knife from digging in too much.
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John I don’t do the type of work you do, windsor chairs and such. I used drawknives when I lived in the Southwest to do trim for houses. I still do carvings some and in the course of furniture work I find them useful in places where others may use a plane. Much easier for me to take off a 1/4” then with a plane. I also like them for roughing raised panels and various bevels.
Jim
That's a fine looking chair John
Ron
Thanks, Ron! A welcome comment from such a craftsman as you.
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John, that could be an ornament on a tree - Merry Christmas!
Thanks Mark!
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Very nice, John! It’s fun to see someone take a specialized passion for a particular piece and refine it to perfection. I think each of us have a love for certain styles/projects that inspire us to get into the shop. Don’t know if I’ll ever get around to trying a chair, but really enjoy seeing your work.
Thanks, Phil! I like the term “specialized” - my wife seems to prefer obsessive.
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I'm guessing you have a shaving horse- could we see a pic?
Cameron, I do have a shavehorse. It was built from Tim Manney’s plan- https://www.timmanney.com/work/shavinghorseplans
I won’t be back in the shop for a couple days, but if you want to email me I will send you a pic.
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Lovely chair John. At one time I worked for an English antique restorer who made Windsors (little ones for his small grandchildren, along with normal size). He used yew wood. Your chair reminds me of those days.
Beautiful chair John! Well done, Sir!
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
Vince, thanks for the kind words!
Ken, I appreciate you following along on Facebook with the assembly of this chair. And, I am humbled by your comments here as well. Thanks!
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