Blood and Sawdust

@bloodandsawdust

Woodworking with traditional tools, spoon carving, brooms, and mucking about. #EarlyModern interpretation and shenanigans. Dog Dad. Not to worry, the blood is my own. Slava Ukraini #woodworking #greenwoodworking #bushcraft #woodcarving #sloyd

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Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· 23d

The little knife has a new home, at least for now. Carved from red oak, with a fish-scale decorative pattern punched with a small gouge. Will add a braided hanger. #woodworking #woodcarving #knifemaking

A small carving knife with a handle carved from dogwood. The sheath is from red oak, with a fish-scale decorative pattern punched with a small gouge. Will add a braided hanger.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· 26d

On Wednesdays we wear black…

Dr. Praetorius sneers at Karl for his lack of color sense.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jul 19

Yeah, me too.

A white standard poodle with clipped ears.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jul 18

Despite the heat and smoke, it seems to be a good summer for moths. I think this is an Imperial Moth, probably the largest I’ve seen in the wild, a good 5 inches across.

I think this is an Imperial Moth, probably the largest I’ve seen in the wild, a good 5 inches across.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jul 15

Thief

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jul 14

Emerson and Lulu wish her congratulations on finding exactly the right forever home.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jul 10

A little restoration project for an oak walking stick that sat out in the weather for a couple of years. Splits filled, iron acetate, and linseed oil. #woodworking #woodcarving #walkingsticks

An oak walking stick that has sat out in the weather for a couple of years, turning gray/black and splitting in places. First: clear out the splits and glue in filets.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jul 9

It continues to be a brutal summer here in Virginia, with little sign of much improvement (barring any tropical systems that come our way). At least our rain barrels are full, but where our well water level is…that’s anyone’s guess.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jul 6

I think what we’ve got here is a Spiny Oakworm Moth. Nothing too exciting, but kinda purdy.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jul 4

Too hot for outdoor work, so fiddling with some little bits. Found a stick I carved years ago, decided to see if I can revive it. Oak sapling checked badly when it dried so I’m going to try inlaying some filets where it makes a difference (on the grip etc.). #woodworking #woodcarving

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 28

Hmm…what next? #woodworking #woodcarving

A section of a dogwood walking stick decorated with carved diamonds.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 27

Marking out lines for checkering. #woodworking #woodcarving

Close up of a part of a walking stick with a diamond pattern being marked out.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 25

Subtle progress with shaping the curves and refining the spirals. Still debating over some checkering or like geometric patterns. #woodworking #woodcarving #praisebetowilliscarrier

Side by side picture of a dogwood walking staff as it progresses through the carving process.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 24

There’s more to do with shaping, but it’s purely decorative so a bit of slop doesn’t really matter.

A spiral carved as decoration for a dogwood walking stick.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 24

The Great Snoring Department of Recreational Tedium is mildly pleased to report progress on the dogwood walking stick. The spiral is coming out a bit more like a Christmas-tree nudibranch than a machine screw, which is fine by me. #woodworking #woodcarving #waitwhut

A partially completed walking stick carved out of dogwood. It has a knob on top, a tapered hand grip, a carved ball, and a spiral akin to the threads on a screw.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 23

Emerson, the White Tornado.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 23

Can I be on multiple teams?

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 20

Looks like I’m gonna try a spiral under the grip area. Not something I’ve really done before, guess we’ll FA and FO. #woodworking #woodcarving

The top of a walking stick carved out of Dogwood. A spiral has been roughed out below the hand grip.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 19

Another small detailing knife done (left), this one also carved from Dogwood. The blade was extraordinary inexpensive, but required a good bit of work to get to a usable state. #woodworking #woodcarving #knifemaking

Two woodcarving knives, both with hand-carved Dogwood handles.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 19

I decided that the balance wasn’t going to work out as originally cut, so I shaped it down a bit into what might be a serviceable walking stick. Haven’t yet found my inspiration for the rest of the carving, but I’ll figure out something. Maybe something spiraling? #woodworking #woodcarving

On the left, a rough piece of Dogwood that has bark peeled off. On the right, the same piece shaped and partially carved as a walking stick.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 17

I’d come bust you out, but I got old and fat and now just play with sticks.

A man in 17th century dress makes brooms.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 16

I was so relieved to see that my chips came from *farm-grown* potatoes; I’d hate to think that brave potatomen were risking their lives out on the North Sea to catch the wily wild potato.

It all starts with farm-grown potatoes …

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 11

A tough guy out of 1930s Frankenstein movies.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· Jun 6

Despite our continued Extreme drought status, the big bluestem is making an effort. Not the looming monsters of last Summer, but still a good shot at some broom and brush makings this year. #broommaking #bushcraft

A clump of Big Bluestem, a native grass, in Central Virginia. 18-24” in early June.

A clump of Big Bluestem, a native grass, in Central Virginia. About 24” in early June.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· May 30

The hickories are fruiting, which will make the squirrels very happy. I’d love some fresh hickory to work with, but I’m not cutting healthy trees for my foolishness.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· May 25

A Black Sea bass on the wreck of the Tiger off Virginia Beach, Virginia.

A scuba diver seen from below, backlit by the sun.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· May 17

A piece of very seasoned Serviceberry, approx 18 inches long. It gets somewhat brittle when dry and needs sharp blades to get a clean surface. I think I’m seeing some cooking/serving spoons, but as always the wood will have the final say.

A split log of seasoned Serviceberry, approximately 18 inches long and 4 inches in diameter.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· May 16

Only one? #dogsofbluesky

Two poodles sleep on a bed, taking up most of the room.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· May 14

The very last-last grass broom (the meadow has been mowed). We’ll have to see if we get any good grass this year (bad drought), but there are always besoms (stick brooms) to be made in the winter. Okay, what’s next?

A rustic broom made in the pre-19th century fashion (pre-broomcorn). Made of native grasses (bluestem, broom sedge) and bound up with hemp cord and twisted sea grass.

Blood and Sawdust@bloodandsawdust· May 12

A shillelagh? Cudgel? Walking stick? A stout bit of Dogwood has yet to reveal just what it wants to be. Some time on the shaving horse should help find how it will balance. Love working with Dogwood. #woodworking #bushcraft #woodcarving