First try at a chain.

Doug51 · Post by **Doug51** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:24 pm

This took a lot of my patience. Pretty happy with how it turned out being my first chain. I learned a lot from carving it. I was going to sand it but kinda like the rustic look of it. Hopefully the next one will be better.

Steve Warden · Post by **Steve Warden** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:26 pm

Job well done!

doglegg · Post by **doglegg** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:29 pm

Excellent Doug. It is an experience builder. And chains are good as you keep doing the same thing over. It also makes you think, 'how could I do this easier'? I like the rough look as well. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

Doc B · Post by **Doc B** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:16 pm

That's awesome! You guys, doing chains...boggles my mind!

Doug51 · Post by **Doug51** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:22 pm

Thanks. Doglegs you said it. I broke the last two links to carve on it. But I'm glad I tried it. Some on suggested a drill with a small bit to remove some of the wood. But I wanted the experience of using just a knife. It would have been easier and quicker I'm sure.

dlr110 · Post by **dlr110** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:04 pm

I don't know what to say Doug, except I'm very impressed. Wish I had the patience to do something like that.

samb1955 · Post by **samb1955** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:09 pm

Amazing!

doglegg · Post by **doglegg** » Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:01 am

Doug51 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:22 pm Thanks. Doglegs you said it. I broke the last two links to carve on it. But I'm glad I tried it. Some on suggested a drill with a small bit to remove some of the wood. But I wanted the experience of using just a knife. It would have been easier and quicker I'm sure.

I know some folks pre cut the form and use a drill but as I'm not on a production schedule I enjoy doing it all with a pocket knife. I have one I started back in the summer that I need to complete.

mrwatch · Post by **mrwatch** » Fri Feb 14, 2020 7:37 am

nice job with the right tool. Flex Cut is real quality. I've thought about their multi blade pocket knife.

SHC · Post by **SHC** » Thu Feb 20, 2020 6:48 pm

The chain is an interesting piece to make. For instance if you take an eight inch blank of wood to begin with and after you make all the links (as someone said “cut away everything that ain’t a chain”) and stretch the chain out your eight inch blank of wood has become about a ten inch chain.

Yep, for a first attempt, you are well along into your carving. I don’t even see any blood stains. Seriously, good job and enjoy your talent. SHC

TripleF · Post by **TripleF** » Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:24 pm

WOW

Impressed!!!

Doug51 · Post by **Doug51** » Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:32 am

Thanks again for all your support. I definitely learned a lot on this one.

carrmillus · Post by **carrmillus** » Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:40 pm

......amazing!!...I wish I had the patience and eyes to do that!!!!...............

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