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First Tooling ever, watched Don Gonzales and started. Please share all constructive critique and tips. Thank You

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That's impressive!  You might enjoy "Sheridan Style Floral Drawing" by Gabor Pinter.  He describes principles for laying out this style of artwork with thoughts about personalizing your art. 

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that's a pretty good first try, I don't have a critique mainly because it is your first try practice is all i can see you need right now. getting you layout knife cuts nice, smooth and flowing sets the stage for your design. I started there.

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Thank you Tom and Chuck.

Chuck,

any tips for the swivel knife, or is it just a matter of practice?

thanks

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And lighten up a little. trying to tool too much gives it a "busy" look not intended. Maybe a lighter weight mallet? And proper casing makes for cleaner looking work

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1 hour ago, Leather2 said:

Thank you Tom and Chuck.

Chuck,

any tips for the swivel knife, or is it just a matter of practice?

thanks

keeping it sharp so it runs smooth is the biggie other than that its just getting the hang of controlling the tool, keep it straight, and if its adjustable finding your comfort zone. and practice a lot.

Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms.

“I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!

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Thank you Chuck

  • CFM
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Well done. Keep going and you will see progress with every project.

Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?

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48 minutes ago, tsunkasapa said:

Well done. Keep going and you will see progress with every project.

Thanks

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