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Staghound
28-04-2008, 00:23
Hi all, I've been lurking around this site for a while now and since it seems to be compulsory to open with a "my first spoon" post, here's my effort. I made it from some box that I had kicking about. Thanks for looking.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll285/Soppywolf/IMG_5182-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll285/Soppywolf/IMG_5183.jpg
Eric_Methven
28-04-2008, 00:46
Hi all, I've been lurking around this site for a while now and since it seems to be compulsory to open with a "my first spoon" post, here's my effort. I made it from some box that I had kicking about. Thanks for looking.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll285/Soppywolf/IMG_5182-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll285/Soppywolf/IMG_5183.jpg
Nice effort mate. Welcome to the forum.
Eric
Nice job and welcome to BCUK
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll285/Soppywolf/IMG_5182-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll285/Soppywolf/IMG_5183.jpg
I always prefer to see the photos in the thread myself so here they are
nice work mate and welcome to the forum. Look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.
John
I like that, a nice clean straight forward spoon:D
Matt Weir
28-04-2008, 09:56
Hello mate, nice spoon :)
robin wood
28-04-2008, 10:03
Nice spoon and classy wood to have kicking around. Well done for taking the plunge from lurker to poster.
Staghound
28-04-2008, 10:18
Thanks for the comments, must admit that I was quietly satisfied with it for a first attempt. I think my next try will be something more fancy but probably in a softer wood, seasoned box takes a lovely finish but boy is it hard. I haven't done much carving before, although I work with wood all the time it's usually on this sort of scale
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll285/Soppywolf/IMG_5152.jpg
Different set of techniques altogether.
robin wood
28-04-2008, 10:43
Now that I like, care to show us some more? if you put in front and after your picture code it will pop up like this,
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll285/Soppywolf/IMG_5152.jpg
or since you are using photobucket simply click on the IMG code by the picture and it will copy it for you with the [IMG] bit all ready to post in here.
Staghound
28-04-2008, 10:56
Thanks for that Robin, I hadn't figured out how to post pics directly. I've got more cabin shots but ought check with moderators before posting (don't want to cause offense by "advertising" inappropriately)
Eric_Methven
28-04-2008, 12:11
Thanks for that Robin, I hadn't figured out how to post pics directly. I've got more cabin shots but ought check with moderators before posting (don't want to cause offense by "advertising" inappropriately)
You won't be infringing the rules if you just post the pictures mate. It's when you try to sell them quoting prices that it becomes an issue. Photos that showcase your skills and craft are always welcome.
Eric
Staghound
28-04-2008, 13:06
Thanks for the advice, I've posted some pics in a new thread "Log cabin in mid-wales"
Cheers
Ogri the trog
28-04-2008, 13:53
Nice spoon Staghound,
Also its great to see another member in Powys - surely theres more than two of us!
ATB
Ogri the trog
Staghound
28-04-2008, 16:11
Oddly enough Ogri the same part of Powys too, I'm the other side of Llani from you, near Llawr-y-Glyn.
Ogri the trog
28-04-2008, 17:42
Oddly enough Ogri the same part of Powys too, I'm the other side of Llani from you, near Llawr-y-Glyn.
Fantastic,
I can feel a beer coming on!
ATB
Ogri the trog
............ ummmm how did you know?
Staghound
28-04-2008, 18:56
Sorry didn't mean to freak you, I looked at your website saw you were near here and got curious as I didn't even know there was a Bushcraft school in the area so I checked the phone book. It did cross my mind after I posted that it might seem a bit stalkerish
oops
Steve
Ogri the trog
28-04-2008, 20:21
Cool,
I was curious myself, admire your initiative and detective work!
I still think a sherbert is in order.
ATB
Ogri the trog
DoctorSpoon
28-04-2008, 20:33
Maybe your next bit of detective work could be to work out where each other drink :lmao:
Nicola
PS nice spoon ... and what's your hound?
Staghound
28-04-2008, 21:58
Maybe your next bit of detective work could be to work out where each other drink :lmao:
Nicola
PS nice spoon ... and what's your hound?
Thanks, the mutt is three quarters deerhound, quarter greyhound and 100% daft puppy,
Cool,
I was curious myself, admire your initiative and detective work!
I still think a sherbert is in order.
ATB
Ogri the trog
Beer is definitely a good idea, BTW I know another like minded chap (lives in a yurt, carves spoons etc) v.close to you.
cheers