For those of you that carve, where do you usually do it? I'm really more of a whittler than a carver, as carving takes skill while whittling is more of a playing with my knife kinda thing that may or may not result in something usable or recognizable when I'm finished.
Comfort is important for doing either I think and to that end I recently took a piece of light canvas salvaged from an old tent and ended up with a piece about 4' x 3'. No set dimensions- it's what was left so that's what I used. All I did was to put a hem all around so it wouldn't unravel over time but it's not at all necessary.
To use it is quite simple. I first plunk myself down in my favourite reclining chair, getting the amount of recline 'just right' for the utmost in comfort.
I then take the piece of canvas and drape it over myself, covering part of my legs, up to my chest, and the arms of the chair.
And there you have it, no muss or fuss, I can carve/whittle to my hearts content without making a mess, all the while watching tv and just plain relaxing while getting to use whatever knife I wish, all in extreme comfort. Being lazy sure is a lot of work!
The only problem is to make sure you have everything else you may need close to hand- ashtray & smokes- drink of choice -(bandaids maybe):yikes: etc or you might have to prevail upon your other half to bring anything you've forgotten, as once settled comfortably it's a horrible inconvenience to have to move
When finished for the evening , I carefully fold the canvas to contain all the bits and pieces and then go shake it out outside.
Ready again till the next session!
So, what's your method?
Comfort is important for doing either I think and to that end I recently took a piece of light canvas salvaged from an old tent and ended up with a piece about 4' x 3'. No set dimensions- it's what was left so that's what I used. All I did was to put a hem all around so it wouldn't unravel over time but it's not at all necessary.
To use it is quite simple. I first plunk myself down in my favourite reclining chair, getting the amount of recline 'just right' for the utmost in comfort.
I then take the piece of canvas and drape it over myself, covering part of my legs, up to my chest, and the arms of the chair.
And there you have it, no muss or fuss, I can carve/whittle to my hearts content without making a mess, all the while watching tv and just plain relaxing while getting to use whatever knife I wish, all in extreme comfort. Being lazy sure is a lot of work!
The only problem is to make sure you have everything else you may need close to hand- ashtray & smokes- drink of choice -(bandaids maybe):yikes: etc or you might have to prevail upon your other half to bring anything you've forgotten, as once settled comfortably it's a horrible inconvenience to have to move
When finished for the evening , I carefully fold the canvas to contain all the bits and pieces and then go shake it out outside.
Ready again till the next session!
So, what's your method?
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