Canoe cup

[Baggy]

Just carved this canoe cup, I need to make a hole in the handle but do I go through the knot or next to the knot..........

 

[Tiley]

That orange is doing the rounds! Lovely work. I particularly like the grain in this.

 

[Zingmo]

I would go exactly through the knot, then the grain will surround the hole with concentric lines. Alternatively, thin the sides of the handle to pruduce a "neck" which you can tie a lanyard around without it slipping off. You have done a beautiful job. What is the type of wood?

Z

 

[woodpoet]

I have just started carving so looking at other peoples work inspires me to carry on. love the spoon. may try one later.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I would go exactly through the knot, then the grain will surround the hole with concentric lines. Alternatively, thin the sides of the handle to pruduce a "neck" which you can tie a lanyard around without it slipping off. You have done a beautiful job. What is the type of wood?

Z

I don't think you should thin the handle, as it would change a very nice shape. But definately drill out the knot.
Colin.

 

[WULF]

Great job,loving all the different carvings on here

 

[Bundleman]

Lovely work, is it sweet chesnut?

 

[Baggy]

Hiya

Lovely work, is it sweet chesnut?

Ta, it is cherry approx six months since felling.