July 4, 20251 yr Popular Post comment_358429 It's been awhile since I've done anything in a wood carving. This is a photo of a flag pole topper, in cast iron, that I thought of reproducing in wood. The carving would be between 10-12" tall and carved in basswood. I want to do a 3 dimensional carving and then mount it on a round pedestal. The eagle would then be gilded in gold. Report
July 13, 20251 yr Author Popular Post comment_358886 After some problems with the bandsaw blade, the eagle is cut out. I'm going to carve the backside first, then the front. Report
July 13, 20251 yr Author Popular Post comment_358889 Yes, I enlarged the photo(see above photo) to the size I wanted and then cut/traced it out on the basswood. Report
July 15, 20251 yr comment_358978 Finally catching up. Gonna be a great project Rick. I'm definitely following along. Report
July 17, 20251 yr Author comment_359039 The carving has started and I'm carving the back first. It's been so hot in the shop that I can't carve for very long in the afternoon. Report
July 17, 20251 yr comment_359040 2 minutes ago, FrederickH said: The carving has started and I'm carving the back first. It's been so hot in the shop that I can't carve for very long in the afternoon. Looks like the original eagle flew in circles Report
July 17, 20251 yr Author comment_359041 1 minute ago, lew said: Looks like the original eagle flew in circles Remember, that this is in Pennsylvania and everyone keeps a loaded gun by the back door. The eagle was lucky to have lost only one wing!!! Report
July 17, 20251 yr comment_359045 9 minutes ago, FrederickH said: Remember, that this is in Pennsylvania and everyone keeps a loaded gun by the back door. The eagle was lucky to have lost only one wing!!! Report
August 9, 20251 yr Author Popular Post comment_359971 Finally getting around to carving the front of the eagle. When this is done, I'll work on the plinth, detail both sides, before the gilding begins. Report
August 9, 20251 yr comment_359976 WOW, great progress Rick. Really has taken shape. Hope all is well. Edited August 9, 20251 yr by Grandpadave52 Report
August 24, 2025Aug 24 Author comment_360607 I've found some time to do a little carving on this eagle. The carving is a bit "fiddly" at this point but the end is in sight. I'll flip this over and glue a carving block to the bottom and finish the back/details. Report
August 25, 2025Aug 25 comment_360613 Good to see the progress Rick. Hope it's cooled down some out your way. Report
August 31, 2025Aug 31 Author Popular Post comment_360978 Carving completed, except for some touchup details. I'm trying to work out how I'm going to carve the feathers. Report
August 31, 2025Aug 31 comment_360983 The entire carving is so far beyond my ability, I don't feel qualitied to give advice. All I can say is I Like It!! Report
August 31, 2025Aug 31 comment_360984 13 minutes ago, lew said: The entire carving is so far beyond my ability, I don't feel qualitied to give advice. All I can say is I Like It!! Same here, way beyond my skillset. Report
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