Thank you. They are a nice project to carve. I have been thinking about making a follow up video on comfort birds. Do you have any suggestions that would help people out learning to carve these? Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching. Did you know they make a toaster that darkens a likness to Bob Ross's silhouette on the bread. I can only aspire to such greatness.
Thanks for sharing. The way you cut this out with the band saw was wonderful. I still haven’t wrapped my head around doing that. Keep up the great work!! ❤
In the south they are sometimes referred to as “Worry Birds”; have carved hundreds using all kinds of wood. My favorite are made from the “ banksia pod” from Australia. Have given and sold many of my birds that are used as gifts to the elderly. They enjoy the feel and beauty which gives them comfort, so the name.
@@S.Hunter Just a note, our Christmas tree only has 😊comfort/worry birds for decoration. I guess in the neighborhood 100 and more. Some require power carving..
There are many different reasons that someone may not be able to or want to own a bandsaw. Depending on the piece of wood you have and what you are trying to get out of it, there are a few different alternatives, in my opinion. For pieces where you want to make several tighter curving cuts, you could use a coping saw and clamp the piece of wood to a bench or table. If the piece is such that you can get away with making some straighter cuts, then a sharp hand saw of your liking can help with that...I some times use a pull saw. A sharp hatchet or small axe could be used to remove some larger pieces. And there is always the option to use that sharp carving knife and just go to it. Sure that can take longer and can give your hands a work out but it can be done. I appreciate you watching the video and asking the question. I hope this helps.
Thanks! I've thought about carving for a long time, but didn't feel coordinated enough to try - until now. Is there a beginner's knife set that's good to start with while not going broke?
Thank you for watching. I am uploading a video right now about what you would need to get started. It should be available soon. The short answer is that I recommend FlexCut knives to start out with.
You requested feedback? Here is a bit. When you mention certain terms, it would really be helpful if you put them in the comments below. Example. I wanted to see the video on cutting out the blank on the band saw by 'Lynn Doty' ? I cannot find anything with my spelling. The transcript shows the name as Lind Doie. Also, nothing I can find. I wanted to find out more on this technique. This noting names in the comments also pertains to knife manufacturers. Would help to see spelling.
Thank you for the feedback! I truly appreciate it. I want to improve and make the most valuable videos I can. I will definitely start making it a point to add those links. The channel I was referring to about the bandsaw tip is Lynn O. Doughty. He also has a website called outwestgallery.com.
Thanks for watching. I do intend on trying out a deep holler knife in the future. I strop on a regular basis, no matter the knife. I have been doing that for a long time and most likely won't break that habit. I appreciate the feedback.
Love the comfort birds. Have given many away
Thank you. They are a nice project to carve. I have been thinking about making a follow up video on comfort birds. Do you have any suggestions that would help people out learning to carve these? Thanks for watching.
You are the Bob Ross of woodcarving. Really great!
Thanks for watching. Did you know they make a toaster that darkens a likness to Bob Ross's silhouette on the bread. I can only aspire to such greatness.
Thanks for sharing. The way you cut this out with the band saw was wonderful. I still haven’t wrapped my head around doing that. Keep up the great work!! ❤
Thanks for watching. I learned the bandsaw trick from a Lynn Doughty RUclips video.
Great video Steve in showing us how to do it ..Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching.
❤ Great Job ❤ I Love the Concept of a Comfort Bird 🐦 ❤
Thank you for the nice comment. I am glad you liked it.
This is a really great format. Carving is a skill, but carving with a camera in the way is tricky! Love the simplicity and authenticity.
Thank you for the great feedback. I have been carving on and off for a long time, but putting it in a video format is a different animal!
In the south they are sometimes referred to as “Worry Birds”; have carved hundreds using all kinds of wood. My favorite are made from the “ banksia pod” from Australia. Have given and sold many of my birds that are used as gifts to the elderly. They enjoy the feel and beauty which gives them comfort, so the name.
Thanks Larry. I should try some other woods. I have only ever made them from basswood and butternut.
@@S.Hunter Just a note, our Christmas tree only has 😊comfort/worry birds for decoration. I guess in the neighborhood 100 and more. Some require power carving..
Sometimes centuries can pass without anyone ever referring to a “worry bird”
Well done. Had to sell my band saw, any ideas for a substitute. Thank you. Good video.
There are many different reasons that someone may not be able to or want to own a bandsaw. Depending on the piece of wood you have and what you are trying to get out of it, there are a few different alternatives, in my opinion. For pieces where you want to make several tighter curving cuts, you could use a coping saw and clamp the piece of wood to a bench or table. If the piece is such that you can get away with making some straighter cuts, then a sharp hand saw of your liking can help with that...I some times use a pull saw. A sharp hatchet or small axe could be used to remove some larger pieces. And there is always the option to use that sharp carving knife and just go to it. Sure that can take longer and can give your hands a work out but it can be done. I appreciate you watching the video and asking the question. I hope this helps.
Thanks! I've thought about carving for a long time, but didn't feel coordinated enough to try - until now. Is there a beginner's knife set that's good to start with while not going broke?
Thank you for watching. I am uploading a video right now about what you would need to get started. It should be available soon.
The short answer is that I recommend FlexCut knives to start out with.
Head of it never used one but it probably help me
Thank you.
You requested feedback? Here is a bit. When you mention certain terms, it would really be helpful if you put them in the comments below. Example. I wanted to see the video on cutting out the blank on the band saw by 'Lynn Doty' ? I cannot find anything with my spelling. The transcript shows the name as Lind Doie. Also, nothing I can find. I wanted to find out more on this technique. This noting names in the comments also pertains to knife manufacturers. Would help to see spelling.
Thank you for the feedback! I truly appreciate it. I want to improve and make the most valuable videos I can. I will definitely start making it a point to add those links. The channel I was referring to about the bandsaw tip is Lynn O. Doughty. He also has a website called outwestgallery.com.
Get a deep, hollow knife and you won’t have to strap halfway through your project !
Thanks for watching. I do intend on trying out a deep holler knife in the future. I strop on a regular basis, no matter the knife. I have been doing that for a long time and most likely won't break that habit. I appreciate the feedback.