Post #594754 by seagoat on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:26 PM

I'm curious how much time people spend on their carvings. The first two I did, the Tang and Marq, I didn't really keep track but estimated 25-30 hours. I'm working on a Lono right now and trying to keep track better and probably have about 40 hours in already and I feel I have quite a bit more to do before I consider it finished. I've had the design/drawing time, the time chiseling out the rough shape, now I'm in the fine tuning stage with a dremel, then there is the sanding and staining.

So I'm curious how long it takes other 'newbies' that are learning what cuts to make, how deep to go, figuring out proportions, etc, and the more proficient carvers on here that know their routine and what needs to be done.

Thanks,

Scott