Birch bark stuff

[Matt Mac]

Hi guys making my first birch bark item. Simple match box like ray mears. Il keep you updated.
Cheers

 

[1 shot willie]

Hi Matt.

Interesting post mate
Looking good so far........look forward to seeing the finished item.....nice

 

[Ark79]

Nice one ​

 

[Ark79]

Is that a homemade knife in the top picture matt??

 

[Matt Mac]

For shame it isn't. A ray Ilse I got years ago.

 

[1 shot willie]

For shame it isn't. A ray Ilse I got years ago.

Wood carving knife Matt??

Are you into doing a bit of carving.....wood spirits....spoons etc ?

 

[Matt Mac]

Ya I have done a few spirits but I'm no pro. I've sort of moved away from it a bit recently due to working in a workshop, but I'm hoping to do a lot more when I get some time. Ide like to make a kuksa with fire and spoon knife. We will see. What about you?

 

[Joecole]

Ya I have done a few spirits but I'm no pro. I've sort of moved away from it a bit recently due to working in a workshop, but I'm hoping to do a lot more when I get some time. Ide like to make a kuksa with fire and spoon knife. We will see. What about you?

I make the odd spoon Matt but mainly I carve walking sticks

 

[Matt Mac]

Nice. I used to quite like spirits but I get frustrated if it's not the way I picture it lol.

 

[1 shot willie]

I make the odd spoon Matt but mainly I carve walking sticks

Lovely sticks they are too Joe

 

[Joecole]

I make the odd spoon Matt but mainly I carve walking sticks

Lovely sticks they are too Joe

Thanks Bill

 

[1 shot willie]

Ya I have done a few spirits but I'm no pro. I've sort of moved away from it a bit recently due to working in a workshop, but I'm hoping to do a lot more when I get some time. Ide like to make a kuksa with fire and spoon knife. We will see. What about you?

Hi Matt.

Stick some pictures up mate.

I can understand your feelings if your in a workshop all day.
Wood spirits and Kuskas interest me too.
Just getting started in wood carving.....well after Christmas some time.
Got a couple of basic knives.... but hoping the chap in the red hat will deliver some more bits and bobs

Sorry for taking your thread off track a bit

 

[Matt Mac]

Haha sounds ace. Not at all. Probly for the best as the birch bark box has not gone to plan haha redo.

 

[1 shot willie]

Haha sounds ace. Not at all. Probly for the best as the birch bark box has not gone to plan haha redo.

Aw well....if at first and all that.....
What went wrong??

 

[Matt Mac]

Needed to double wrap it round rather than just one. Gives the side to side glue that strengths it all up. Went to plug up the end and ripped the side.

 

[1 shot willie]

What a shame mate...
That actualy looks like Eucholyptus bark Matt ?

 

[Matt Mac]

Pretty sure it's birch, not sure that grows round Evesham

 

[1 shot willie]

Take no notice of me Matt......probably my eyes

 

[Matt Mac]

Sorry if u came across funny, work stress. Cheers

 

[Matt Mac]

I ment I* apologies