On A Mission

I am currently serving a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I will not be taking orders or selling sticks until sometime after April 2013.

Woodspirit Friends

When I feel lonely, I just make new friends!

The three Amigo's

I recently carved these three woodspirits. I call them the three amigo's. They kind of look like part of the family.

The Apprentice

My grandson Kole wanted to carve on a stick today in my shop. I showed him how to use a high speed air turbine and he did great. Maybe some day he can take over the "business".

Sanding Sticks

Spent the afternoon sanding sticks.  My shoulders hurt!

Barking Sticks With My Grandson

Little Helpers

My grandsons love to watch me carve.

Odds and Ends

I enjoy finding items that I can make from the ends of my walking sticks. The stool sample and belly button lint brush are two of the most popular items. They make great white elephant gifts!

Carving Goose Eggs

I traveled to Provo, Utah last weekend to take a class on carving eggs. We were given goose eggs to work with and it was definitely different carving eggs instead of wood!

Latest Carving

It has been a slow Sunday and I got my hands on a sweet potato. I am told that they shrivel and look really cool after a few days. Has anyone ever tried this? Does anyone know what kind of finish to put on a sweet potato?

The Great Salt Lake Woodcarvers Show

Barking Parties

When you have a hobby that involves carving several thousand walking sticks, you have to figure out a good way to get all the bark off those sticks. "Barking Parties" have become a family activity that even the grandkids enjoy.

Gun Stock Carving

My latest hobby

Pumpkin Carving

I wanted to try something new last Halloween, so I made a woodspirit pumpkin. I think it turned out great!

Young Women's Walking Stick

This is a one-of-a-kind, hand carved walking stick that I created as a Christmas gift in 2007 for an exceptional Young Women's leader who has been instrumental in shaping the lives of many young women.














The walking stick is ornamented with a representation of the Young Women's Medallion , the Young Women's Torch logo, the seven rings, which represent the Young Women's values, and the prophets of this generation.

Tip #1

Always pay close attention to your hands when using a band saw so you don't cut a finger and need emergency surgery to repair the tendons and the damage that was done. The surgery and physical therapy end up being quite expensive. And besides being no fun, you lose weeks of carving. There's definitely a reason why this is the first tip to woodcarving!

Updated Website

My website has been updated with a product catalog and the ability for online purchases. http://www.carvingcorner.com

You will find unique walking sticks and other items that I have carved. Take a look and let me know what you think!

Introduction

This blog will be a place to post tips and tricks for woodcarvers, as well as some of my own musings. Over the past 10 years I have enjoyed making walking sticks, wood spirits, and many other products. For more examples of what I have done, please visit my website, http://www.carvingcorner.com.