Post #476974 by TheBigT on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 8:50 AM

Domin: I think you may be right about the Hackberry. There's plenty of it around here. I knew what it was when I put this log up but have since forgotten. :( Thanks for the comps.

Tikilizard: Thanks a bunch. Nope, no small holes. Plenty of large ones though as you can see from the pic below. Oh, this log was cut and debarked a long time ago so no more leaves around.

Seeks: Thanks man. Did some more work on the eyes and face.

Ben: Yep, you guys have been telling me to carve deeper for several carves now. :lol: Don't worry, I'm trying and hopefully getting better at it. I appreciate all the pointers!

Worked some more on the face. It has a real heavy set look that I kinda like. A bold look. I still have to put some decorations on the helmet.

Discovered a fair amount of damage as I go deeper on the back. Maybe I'll be able to cut through these bug channels and there will be solid wood underneath. I hope so. Any suggestions if there isn't?? I want to stain this dude a light color so I don't know how wood filler repairs might look on this guy. Luckily, it's on the back and not the front.

Thanks all for the input!