Post #274954 by Limbo Lizard on Tue, Dec 26, 2006 10:02 AM

On 2006-11-28 18:17, frostiki wrote (in part):
Lizard, I'm glad you like the panels... ...If you have an[y] pics of you[r] carvings I'd love to see them.

Here you go...

Finally things slowed enough to go take some pics of my first finished carving. It's a piece of redwood 2x6, found in a pile on the curb, trash from someone's remodel project. (I love found wood!) It was soft and easy to carve, and I learned a thing or two that'll make the next one easier and/or better.
As you see, I have another identical piece of wood, and I think I'll make another one, with the top angle reversed, and mount them on either side of a sign I have hanging on the houseboat. I still need to seal it, but I'll wait till the other's finished. Then I'll probably try one carved shallower, and paint the recessed parts before staining, inspired by your panels.
A beginners observation: After buying an assortment of tools and doo-dads, all I wound up using for this was the set of 4 flat chisels, 1/4" - 1", a utility knife, a 4-way wood rasp file, and sandpaper. Start simple and cheap, would now be my advice. So, Frostiki, hope Santa remembered to bring you those chisels.