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I was a bit under the weather the last couple of days. So when I was not laying on the couch feeling sorry for myself ( ) I tried to keep myself busy. First I took the sowing machine downstairs. I've never used it before but must say it was really easy to work with. Awesome new tool I hope to use loads more!

A random size sack for some end-tackle:



After this it was time for a bit more challenging job; a rod-holder. I ran out of green thread so it isn't very pretty but it works.







I also made some molds to make some sinkers. These aren't made from lead but a 2-part acrylic. Not as heavy as lead but they will do the job.

sculpted the shapes with fimo-clay and tested the molds with plaster:


then spraypainted and coated them:




And lastly, I had ordered a woodcarving knife some time ago and finally did the first test with it. Made a spoon for the outdoor meals. This wasn't that easy but sure was fun:

You are inspiring me Trilob, I purchased some very nice rod bag material from a bootfair the other year because my wife said I will run you up some new rod bags darling. She keeps putting it off, not through lack of skill I might add, as she has made Brides maids dresses for our own children and other members of our family. I am going to get the machine out and have a go myself, but firstly I will get it all set up and ready to go so she can see what I intend to do.

haha, yeah that is a great idea. should work!

Excellent. Could I please ask where you bought the carving tool from and what is it called??

Santiago wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:14 am Excellent. Could I please ask where you bought the carving tool from and what is it called??

https://www.google.com/search?q=crook+k ... 4-r2rXkRM:

It is a crook knife, really useful bit of kit. I use one a fair bit. Readily available, usually from bushcraft suppliers

Santiago wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:14 am Excellent. Could I please ask where you bought the carving tool from and what is it called??

I believe MGs has already ansered your question. Mine is from a Dutch webshop. Something local to you will probably be cheaper.

Good skills Trilob I particularly like the spoon

Nice work, some good projects to keep you busy

I like the spoon, good whittling sir. You must try a kuksa or even a pike lure. I'm fond of whittling too but it's been a while since I created anything. You can see some of my efforts here;

viewtopic.php?f=268&t=17105

viewtopic.php?f=457&t=8519&p=119520&hil ... ed#p119520

Thanks for showing us...

Scott wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:31 pm I like the spoon, good whittling sir. You must try a kuksa or even a pike lure. I'm fond of whittling too but it's been a while since I created anything. You can see some of my efforts here;

viewtopic.php?f=268&t=17105

viewtopic.php?f=457&t=8519&p=119520&hil ... ed#p119520

Thanks for showing us...

Oh yeah, a kuksa is definitly on the to-try-list. just need to find a proper piece of suited wood for that some day.
you carvings are stunning!