Great video Jameson, I am new to carving and want to know basic tools I should start with? I am thinking a bandsaw and a Dremel, but other than that? Also when it comes to a bandsaw suggestions for that? Same with the Dremel. Thank you!!!
You can’t go wrong with a bandsaw and Dremel combo for sure. A 14” bandsaw will be one of the best choices to cover most fish and bird carvings, though a benchtop 9” version will work well in a pinch, too. I have a Grizzly bandsaw and think that their lineup for bandsaws of any size is gonna be a good route. I have a few handheld Dremel and those are a great thing to have on hand. I also have a Dremel 9100 that is foot pedal controlled and it’s nice, though I hope to switch to something like a Foredom in the near future. As for other items, an orbital sander (usually $75 or so) is a very helpful tool that can save you hours of hand sanding. An air brush is also a handy thing, though I spent a few years simply hand painting my carvings with nice results. The air brush is great though and provides a whole new level of detail that I would recommend trying. I have an Iwata brand air brush. It’s often good to start carving fish from just a natural material that doesn’t require paint. That lets you have a chance to get a feel for the form and process before wading into the painting process, which is it’s own animal altogether. Hope this helps!
This fish has unfortunately not come to life in the paint booth, even after all these year if you can believe that! I do, however, have several of my videos from the Catch-2-Carve series that highlight the painting process in some detail. I will try and break it down for the more popular fish as time goes on as well. Thanks for watching!
Great video Jameson, I'm relatively new to carving and have found your videos very helpful 😀 What is the music you used for the soundtrack to this video?
I honestly cannot recall the name of this music. It did come from the RUclips free music library many years ago, so I am not sure if it is still available or not. Thanks for watching!
That's a great question. Honestly, I started carving fish from 4x4 blocks of old beams from framing jobs, and they turned out pretty darn good. So yes, you can certainly visit the local Home Depot for material like that, or, better yet, find poplar and glue up blocks of that for an easier carving experience. You certainly can source material for carving online as well with a quick Google search. I'd shoot for finding blocks of basswood or juetlong (harder to find, but a great choice). It should be pretty easy to find blocks 4" thick and in the lengths/widths you need. You save money by finding material that's 2" thick, but then you have that pesky glue seam. Trust me, it's better to aim for a solid block from the start, but either way you're carving! Enjoy!
@@RiverbendWoodworks Just teasing, but, how does it swim? Or is it one of those that mature inside something else until it emerges fully developed? Do you play your own music?
I sure wish I had something available, but my patterns are straight from either my personal fish reference photos, or those of folks I am carving a replica for--all one-of-a-kind patterns. Creating the pattern from scratch seems to help visualize the end carving a bit better too, I think, just make sure you make copies of it for the future in case you want to repeat the carving! Thanks for watching!
Hey Zach, sorry for the delayed response! I am using a Craftsman 14" bandsaw with a 1HP motor. It's OK, but I honestly would rather (and will soon) go with a larger bandsaw like a 17" saw like the Grizzly G0513. More capacity and more power is a good, good thing. I use the G0513 at work all the time and it's rock solid.
It actually depends on the carving. The carvings I do for myself are either from my own reference photos or from good ol' Google images. I hand-draw each pattern though. When folks approach me about doing a carving I will either rely on their reference pics of a monster fish, and match that as closely as possible, or go by their descriptions. Either way, the patterns are one-of-a-kind. Thanks for watching!
I most certainly can! Have you had a chance to watch my custom smallmouth bass table video by chance? I am currently editing the fish carving video for that with a 21" smallmouth bass. If you're interested in hopping on the list, please email me at: riverbendwoodworks1@gmail.com. Thanks for watching!
Your art is beautiful and good I see
Thank you!
Great, stunning!!!. I mean both, the work of Art and the Artist.
Agree with all you said! Great Job... I need to get cracking on my channel.
Great video Jameson, I am new to carving and want to know basic tools I should start with? I am thinking a bandsaw and a Dremel, but other than that? Also when it comes to a bandsaw suggestions for that? Same with the Dremel. Thank you!!!
You can’t go wrong with a bandsaw and Dremel combo for sure. A 14” bandsaw will be one of the best choices to cover most fish and bird carvings, though a benchtop 9” version will work well in a pinch, too. I have a Grizzly bandsaw and think that their lineup for bandsaws of any size is gonna be a good route. I have a few handheld Dremel and those are a great thing to have on hand. I also have a Dremel 9100 that is foot pedal controlled and it’s nice, though I hope to switch to something like a Foredom in the near future. As for other items, an orbital sander (usually $75 or so) is a very helpful tool that can save you hours of hand sanding. An air brush is also a handy thing, though I spent a few years simply hand painting my carvings with nice results. The air brush is great though and provides a whole new level of detail that I would recommend trying. I have an Iwata brand air brush. It’s often good to start carving fish from just a natural material that doesn’t require paint. That lets you have a chance to get a feel for the form and process before wading into the painting process, which is it’s own animal altogether. Hope this helps!
Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing
Awesome job on that trout!!! Do you have any video on painting the trout .. ?or any other trout.. ? Thanks
This fish has unfortunately not come to life in the paint booth, even after all these year if you can believe that! I do, however, have several of my videos from the Catch-2-Carve series that highlight the painting process in some detail. I will try and break it down for the more popular fish as time goes on as well. Thanks for watching!
It was very interesting and informative!
that is Amazing work!!!
É um belo trabalho é bonito parabéns
This is awesome!
Thanks Kyle! I really appreciate it!
Great video Jameson, I'm relatively new to carving and have found your videos very helpful 😀
What is the music you used for the soundtrack to this video?
I honestly cannot recall the name of this music. It did come from the RUclips free music library many years ago, so I am not sure if it is still available or not. Thanks for watching!
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Dumb question. I am new to carving, we’re is the best place to purchase wood blocks. Would you suggest joining 2x4s from Home Depot.
That's a great question. Honestly, I started carving fish from 4x4 blocks of old beams from framing jobs, and they turned out pretty darn good. So yes, you can certainly visit the local Home Depot for material like that, or, better yet, find poplar and glue up blocks of that for an easier carving experience.
You certainly can source material for carving online as well with a quick Google search. I'd shoot for finding blocks of basswood or juetlong (harder to find, but a great choice). It should be pretty easy to find blocks 4" thick and in the lengths/widths you need. You save money by finding material that's 2" thick, but then you have that pesky glue seam. Trust me, it's better to aim for a solid block from the start, but either way you're carving! Enjoy!
Thank you so much! And love your artwork. Hope to see more videos
Thank you!
Your fish seems kind of "blocky". Is it a 'Block Trout'? I thought they went extinct? Liked your music.
The majestic block fish! Proportionally, this fish would be on the chunkier side-a well-fed specimen for sure. Thanks for watching!
@@RiverbendWoodworks Just teasing, but, how does it swim? Or is it one of those that mature inside something else until it emerges fully developed? Do you play your own music?
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Where can I get a Fish Pattern like that one?
I sure wish I had something available, but my patterns are straight from either my personal fish reference photos, or those of folks I am carving a replica for--all one-of-a-kind patterns. Creating the pattern from scratch seems to help visualize the end carving a bit better too, I think, just make sure you make copies of it for the future in case you want to repeat the carving! Thanks for watching!
What is the name/brand/model of your bandsaw?
Hey Zach, sorry for the delayed response! I am using a Craftsman 14" bandsaw with a 1HP motor. It's OK, but I honestly would rather (and will soon) go with a larger bandsaw like a 17" saw like the Grizzly G0513. More capacity and more power is a good, good thing. I use the G0513 at work all the time and it's rock solid.
How do you make the pattern?
It actually depends on the carving. The carvings I do for myself are either from my own reference photos or from good ol' Google images. I hand-draw each pattern though. When folks approach me about doing a carving I will either rely on their reference pics of a monster fish, and match that as closely as possible, or go by their descriptions. Either way, the patterns are one-of-a-kind. Thanks for watching!
Take a look at stinnit sticks he is good at wood carving to.
Oh man, I love his work! He's incredible, especially those snake walking sticks. Thanks for watching, hope you're able to carve a fish yourself!
Can u make me a 21 in long small mouth bass
I most certainly can! Have you had a chance to watch my custom smallmouth bass table video by chance? I am currently editing the fish carving video for that with a 21" smallmouth bass. If you're interested in hopping on the list, please email me at: riverbendwoodworks1@gmail.com. Thanks for watching!
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umm you look a lot like Chris Watts...might wanna change something. but great work though.