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I have a weird disease where I cannot throw away lumber. I always think, “well, that could be a shim” or “I can use this to stake up a plant in the garden” or “I can use this on a bird house” or whatever. It is hard to throw out wood. I always can think of a use, and I do use it sooner or later
Great DIY infomercial, thanks! That’s insane - 11¢ each!! I have a friend who has a second home in Michigan that apparently has “all the basswood I want” on it. I turned him down initially. About to make a call and change that order!! 😅 Loving the 1x1 series! I had a grain split on a project I was working on March 28 that cost me 10 stitches. Once I get the feeling back in my index finger I’ll have some catching up to do. Thanks again for taking the time to get this content out to us.
Good way to show how to break down a large piece and the resulting cost per piece. Last weekend was the first trip of the season to our cabin in the high country. I grabbed a piece of aspen from the rack, brought home and cut into 1 in. It carved as nice as basswood. We have nearly 300 acres of aspen, my wood costs just dropped substantially.
I was extremely fortunate to score some, very rough, free basswood 1x7x36" planks at a recent woodcarving show in Wisconsin! Wow, buzzed up on the table saw creates soooo many 1x1 sticks! What a fun size to carve....and display around the house...
Thats actually a really cheap chunk of wood compared to uk prices! I reckon about triple that cost for lime that size in my local UK sawmill (and getting thick blocks is near impossible too - thickest I can get is three inches). Maybe I should emigrate to Canada and cite ‘basswood accessibility’ as my reasons 😂😂😂 Great video as always Doug 👍
@boblawrence5011
Жыл бұрын
Yes Stu, as well as the cost, which in my mind is expensive here in the UK, we don’t have any choice regarding quality of the basswood as our Canadian friends do. From what I understand where the tree grows plays an important part of its hardness. Yes the sharpness of the tool is important of course but when I see carvers cutting into wood more easily than I can, using my Flexcut knives, I think it’s because it is a softer wood, just my opinion of course. Some wood even comes from China, apparently.
@paint32uk
Жыл бұрын
I concur!!! Ridiculously expensive here in the UK!
@benrevell
Жыл бұрын
@@boblawrence5011 A bit of research shows American Basswood has an average weight of 27 pounds per cubic foot, European lime’s average weight is 34 pounds per cubic foot. So ours is a bit denser.
@jeffcalvin5516
Жыл бұрын
Agree - yes, move ASAP! ; )
@jtandroid6718
Жыл бұрын
Yep. Agree with all this. Am in the UK but was in Canada a couple of years ago for some weeks and was doing some carving in my downtime. The basswood there is something else - I too was able to do Doug-sized cuts out of it, which is impossible with the lime we get here. I was beginning to think he was superhuman! Ps there are 2 species - the European one Tilia Europea (lime/linden) is much harder than the US Tilia Americana (basswood)
Loving your 1x1 series. Started watching you when I got sick and you’re right it’s a great hobby. Good way to keep your mind busy while healing, Much better now. I’ve whittled every piece you put out. Starting 1x1 series now. Thanks Doug
Compared to pine lumber that block seems expensive,but it works out so cheap when you cut it up. Not to mention all the hours of enjoyment you get from it. You’re right that it really is a great, fun , rewarding,challenging and cheap hobby. I love it too ! Thanks for all your tutorials. I really appreciate it Doug.
Doug, your videos were the first I started watching which got me into carving, so thanks to you. Because of your excellent way of explaining as you go along, you take the trouble to show your progress to camera.
Nice job Doug! You lead the pack of carvers on KZread for sure. For those who collect/save their carving chips - or should be, here's an idea; I have purchased hand carved fish decoys and the carver 'packed' the fish with chips (aka 'dunnage') to protect it and to add to the hand carved experience. Great concept. The idea is to save the chips from our 'cheap material' hobby and when you sell one, use the chips to use as packing dunnage to help protect it and promote our hoppy/experience. This allows us to use the wood, chips, etc. and even drive costs lower!!!!! ; ) Cheers everyone.
How many people spend half the video just looking at the tools in the background of Doug's shop?
❤ Thank you Doug Linker !!! :) :) :)
Just another reason why carving is a great hobby! Thanks for the experiment Doug!
Maybe it's just me because of the tune your playing but if you were really listening to it during cutting I'd say your having too much fun. Your tunes are perfect for each episode and most unusual for KZread. 😅😅 That's an amazing reason to buy a second hand bandsaw.
This is a big reason why I was excited when you announced the 1"x1" series. It hurts alot less when I screw up a 1"x1" x2" carving vs a 3"x3"x6" lol. Great Video Doug!!!
@TheBertjeT
Жыл бұрын
Not a carver myself but Bob's expression "happy accidents" comes to mind. Is that applicable?
Gooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night!
Thanks Doug! 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯
I just bought a bunch of 1x1 12 sticks just for your videos! Lol
Hey Doug - thanks for this video (and all your others - I've been binging all the informational ones and keeping the project ones in a list for later). I haven't got a bandsaw but I do have a 10-inch job site table saw (and a chop saw to cut lengths). I know the thickness of the blade will turn more of my big block to dust - but I'm now very excited to visit the mill near me and find out how much they're charging for basswood.
How many people will learn or be inspired by .15 cents! Thats amazing Doug and that is priceless. Thanks for all you do Doug.
I love the lighthearted music as you speed up the cutting of the pieces!
Also a BIG fan of your 1x1 series... great stuff. Thx for puttin' it out there
As always…a fun and positive video. You are one of the best out there on Utube! Thanks so much for helping all of us.
Nice buck back there on the wall!
Would love to get my hands on something like that in the UK. Many hours of carving.
I love how you carve woods
Thats wild, I need to find a place that sells basswood other than online. Keep up the good work brother!
I love the 1x1 series 🤤
Now this is a fun video. And you are so right, what can a person do for a couple hours for 10 or 15 cents?
Great job! You are such wonderful inspiration! Keep them coming, please!!
When I started watching you a year and a half ago, I went out to find some Basswood at my local lumber shop. (No sawmill nearby, but a really good dedicated lumber store. Lots of unique pieces as well as the usual suspects). I found 2 six foot lengths of 2"x6" Basswood for $25 each. Both were poker straight with super straight long grain. I didn't count how many blocks it turned into, but it was a lot. So cheap.
Very nice education video, Doug. I would never have guessed the final cost for each piece...amazing.
Great video and great lesson on how, with a bit of labour, a person can make a hobby economical! Thanks for continuing to educate & inspire
Love watching the 1x1 series.
Love the new look hair and beard cut.
Doug, thanks for the entertainment...it is so worth the money even if you have to get your wood in smaller quantities!!! I've done lots of different craft/hobbies and this is the best!! 🪵🔪😅
Hysterically funny. You should have a guessing game beforehand 😂😂😂
Great video as always. Thank you kindly.
I just love your enthusiasm. 👍
Thanks Doug. 👍😁
Thank you , Mr Doug . 🐺
Great video Doug! Many do not realize how many you can.
I get my Bass wood at Manards for $10 for a piece 1.5”x3x10”. Sometimes I cut it with my back blade hand saw. I should go cut down the Basswood tree in my backyard but from what I’ve read I don’t think I’m prepared to process that many blocks. The tree is huge tho , I’d never have to look for wood again .
I'm glad you made this video. I was going to buy a piece of bass wood online that was 10" x 4" x5" and it costs 37 us dollars. I felt like that was a lot for such a small chunk of wood. I'm in California and I don't know if I can buy bass wood from a mill but now I'm going to check. Thanks
And I did get a kick out of it...Good on Ya for this series. I am brand new to whittling with a Beaver Craft knife (which I struggle to get a good edge on) and find these clips helpful and fun to watch (love the dramatic pause and look at the camera when you are doing the math!) So, just good on ya buddy.
Good one Doug, entertaining and original !! Hello from Canada
Hey Doug, I appreciate the work you do. I've been watching a while and you're just a swell content creator.
@ewagner8476
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video, thats a lot of wood.
Well now we can all looking forward to 252 small carving tutorials! 👍👍😀😀
Great content as always. Thanks, Doug!
You're sooo right!! And even if folks don't have the tools: I buy mine in 1x1x12, and then cut to length. I'm sure i paid a little more than 11 cents but still a very small price per piece. Thanks again for this series. Perfect size for my smaller hands, and when I mess up too much, I just start all over with another piece of cheap wood.
Outstanding video Doug, what fun you had. Lol, keep up the great work my friend.
Thank You, Doug!
Going to the US and Canada next year think I will be filling the case with a block of basswood on the return. Duty free is so over rated🤣. Basswood costs a fortune in the UK and quality is poor from the local craft shop. Thanks again for sharing. Love all your videos. 😍🏴
That was pretty cool. Thanks Doug.
Hi Doug, I also live in Ontario. May I ask the name of the sawmill you acquired it from? your 1 x 1 series is what got me interested in wood carving. Thank You!
Love it. A no-brained idea and demonstration. This video is worth a double wow wow: WOW WOW!!🎉🎉
Thanks for that information 👍. That's a great bottom line!!!
I really love your "Prince Albert" box for drill bits 🤣
Awesome Doug.
great vid - love the new look too.
Fun video Doug!
Thank you for sharing the video take care.
Hey Doug, I'm lovin your 1x1 tutorials. I've hunted everywhere in New Zealand and unfortunately we simply don't have the option to buy Basswood in a larger slab type form. Cheapest I've found is 6x peices" @ 50mm x 25 x 25mm (2×1x1") which cost me $36.00 NZ ($6.00 @ peice NZ) which comverts to around $58.16 / $9.70 a peice US that's insane! Told my wife I'm going to start pruning our fruit trees haha. Due to our importation laws were not allowed to purchase from overseas without a license due to our strict infestation risk to our export tree/food industry so I might even try pine cause I can buy a full 6meter length of that for less than the $36 I paid for 6x little peice. Crazy Anyway thanks for posting awesome informative videos. Peace ✌️
That is super cheap for having an amazing time doing your hobby. Thanks for the video Doug.
Shipping for a lot of us is more than the wood itself
@dougLinker
Жыл бұрын
Oh I’m aware but doesn’t have to be Basswood only
Brilliant Doug. I would almost bet on a year's worth of carving the blocks you make rather than buying blocks from a craft store you almost can buy a cheap band saw. Love this vid
Thank you, Doug
Doug dang thats a big block of wood great content dude greetings from uk 👍🇬🇧🐾🦊😏
I can't wait for the video of what you're going to carve in the scrap! We all have offcuts like that floating around. The "mouse doors" were a good use of thin larger pieces, but these are thin sticks.
@danyoungs4061
8 ай бұрын
Look like little fish to me
Hi, I live in Vancouver island and love your videos, I have learned a lot with your tutorials. Thanks. I do have a question, where is a good place to buy basswood here in Canada? Thanks again.
That WAS fun! Thanks.
Great video.. puts it into perspective
Now this is amazing.
I recently cut up and sorted my wood into different sizes. Meantime I am still working on my 1x1 woodland gang! I think we need a skunk, hedgehog and a fox to the collection 💁🏼♀️
Thanks for the great lesson Doug .. Teaches us about savings and just think ? Suppose you decide to sell each piece for maybe $10 ..you make $2,500 on a $37.50 piece of wood ..Not bad
That makes this an absolutely Crazy cheap hobby. And a tonne of fun!! Can I ask where you bought the block?
Good tips I kinda have to stick to art/wood /tool budget so buying a big chunk with many carves in mind is a better buy. Thanks Doug.
That's pretty darn cute!
Like you style. New subscriber. I am in Western Australia. No bass wood here so have to buy. If I keep my carving small it will be affordable. Thankyou.
Look at those stacks! I was curious many little guys were living in there too lol
Raising that thumbnail game! Fun demo!
Great visual Doug! I learned a couple years ago how to turn a .50 cent foam brush handle into $80! 😁 Ain't this a great hobby! 😄
You got more out of there than i thought, great video
Love it well done sir
I've switched almost entirely to Aspen (aka quakie aspen) because it carves almost as well as bass. The only thing I have found is that hardness varies from bark to heart. The closer to the heart the harder. But it is free for the taking here in Utah where I live and according to the USDA Forest Service grows all over Canada. Give it a go and let me know.
@wtfbehindyou1892
10 ай бұрын
My wife has this species of tree all over her native land. I plan on chopping down a few trees and letting them dry for whittling. It needs to be thinned out on her family's land anyway. Can't wait to venture out that way again.
Very informative and absolutely true! Anybody know what band saw used?
That's impressive! And I was happy with my eBay pieces!! Maybe next go I'll try this
Hey Doug, fun video. You should try buying a piece of wood that size in the Uk. You could double the price easy.
Doug-what bandsaw are you using? Thank you!
The wood is so cheap, compared to my carving knife collection obsession !!! Great Vid.
Hi Doug, I just love your videos, it is great to see someone out in the wilderness enjoying the beautiful Canadian countryside and lakes. Your carving has inspired me to get on with my work and enjoy the relaxing nature of a piece of wood. I have difficulty finding basswood that is easy to carve like yours, can you tell me where I could get something like you showed on this latest video. I live just east of Toronto and travel to Kitchener/Waterloo quite often. Any help would be much appreciated.
@oliverhoffmeyer6196
Жыл бұрын
Hi Maurice you can try Hoffmeyer's planing mill in Seabringville Oliver
Cool video! I only recently got a bandsaw, before that I would have had to do that by hand. Still doable, but a good workout (yeah, I could need that).
Jack Price would approve! Cheers.
Right on!
Hit that like button for Doug!
oh man i wished you live near Vermont i have tons of basswood free and i have a lot of butternut
The no beard nearly got me Doug. I though an impostor had stolen your channel mate.
You are awesome!
Thanks Doug, good grin. $.11. I need to remember stuff like that. Thanks
couldn't help but laugh when you read the total price for each carving 😂 best hobby in the world.
Inspiring teacher 👌