Mary:
I am happy to see you advancing into more complex projects. As always I enjoy your videos. This one I was especially interested in seeing. I was wondering though, have you ever used a card scraper after using gouges to level as much as possible to attempt to level a surface. I would think it would give a smoother surface upon which to pencil in the lines for reeding. Looking forward to the other videos. I think this would make a beautiful four poster
This is pretty complex! I have not used a card scraper for this type of work, however I'm sure it will work. Just make sure, as with chisels, that the edges of the ribbon does not get damaged.
Mary added a PDF showing measurements for the vice. It's in the list below the video in the first episode. THANKS Mary!
I can add one bit of hardware information: The screw portion of the vise is called a "Veneer Press Screw." It's made by Jorgenson and sometimes available at various places that sell woodworking tools.
Search google for "Press Screw jorgensen-6709"
As I look at the photos, another question (probably moot) comes to mind. There's a 1/2" groove along the base of the vice. Is there also a matching tenon on the bottom of the movable tail piece? It makes sense that such a tenon might be useful in keeping that piece aligned, but it isn't visible in the photos.
Thanks, Bob. Yes, there is a matching tenon on the tail part of the vice that slides into this notch. It holds very tightly if you need to move it along the vice for different length pieces.
Hi Joe,
Unfortunately, Norman passed away several years ago. When I get home from traveling I can give you some measurements, but I'm not sure whether he designed this or got the design from somewhere else.
Hi Mary,
i would also love the measurements for this creative jig when you have a moment or two.
i just started watching the series and it is wonderful. can't wait to get home from work and get carving!!!
many thanks!!!
hi Mary... I really enjoyed this episode. The long, narrow and flowing leaf has a nice shape. Also, it was interesting to see the challenge of carving in red oak. It seemed like you were having more resistance when using the #1, 14mm than some of the curved gouges. Just wondering if you noticed any difference ? Didi you feel that all the tools were equally sharp ?
As always, thanks for acquiring / providing the video. I like that you are often showing work for clients (as opposed to a demo) and then seeing how you handle the individual challenges and adjustments. In this case, you had no template for the missing end of the leaf and needed to provide your own design that fit into the existing flow of the shape. Thanks... George.
Thanks George. You may be seeing that more wood was being taken off with the flat chisel at the beginning of the carving, therefore more resistance. Oak is simply a hard wood to get the tools through - no matter what tool. I believe they were all equally sharp.
Thanks Robert. This technique can also work if you are lowering the background flat for other relief carvings. Another way is to put carbon paper down and rub a straight edge along the surface. This keeps from having to put pencil lead on your ruler.
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