WHITTLING AN OLD SEA CAPTAIN

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Kevin Coates

5 жыл бұрын

The old sea captain is whittled from a pine block 4” x 1.75” x 1.25”

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@mateojimenezmonterrubio8752 5 ай бұрын

You are a phenomenon, an authentic wood carving craftsman, and every day i learn from you, so i can start carving in three dimensions, thank you very much, from Murcia (Spain).

@KevinCoates98 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Keep practicing and you'll get good

@WienArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin! I began whittling and carving when I was 13 years old, using my mother's not so sharp or stropped (like who strops a paring knife?) paring knife, and rather hacked out a simple sitting dog. I was bitten by the woodcarving bug back then, and have been whittling and carving ever since (I am 68 now). Regardless of my age and experience, I know I can always learn something new, and I do just that watching you whittle and carve various characters. I like your whittling knife. My wife snickers when I show her my big Swedish bush knife (Morakniv) that I use to chop off big bits of wood at the beginning. It's about 8 or 9 inches long and about 2 inches wide, and came extremely sharp and stropped (a testament to Swedish quality). I just wanted to express my appreciation for you taking the time to share your skills and talents with us all. Take care, God bless, and continue enjoying your art and craft! :-)

@Stringman1950 4 жыл бұрын

Aside from the artistry, I like the pure sound of blade slicing thru wood. Impressive how he understands the grain so well, he manipulates the wood as he cuts. Very nice.

@oldcodger3509 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin I like many others, am a BIG fan or yours!!! Nothing fancy, just great clean cuts, direct to the point and very little wasted cuts! I certainly envy your techniques and attempt to apply them in many of my carvings! Thanks for ALL you do and especially you sharing your knowledge and expertise with less experienced carvers!!! Safe carving to you and yours ALWAYS!!!

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad that you are finding the videos helpful 👍🏻

@bonniebonkers4779 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the silent carving. The work speaks for itself. Thank you. :)

@KevinCoates98 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bonnie

@randybradley9953 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos on carving. I have learned a lot about how to do things. I hope to get half as good. Keep up the great work. God bless you

@johnmellie2159 4 жыл бұрын

I’m amazed at your work! I’m a portrait artist and baffles me how you carve without any guide lines , etc.

@lesamos8900 2 жыл бұрын

Sir you have clever hands a keen eye and a briliant brain,i love your work .

@KevinCoates98 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir

@jacks584 5 жыл бұрын

Love to watch you carve. You're an inspiration.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack

@shoeshow1999 5 жыл бұрын

It's like magic watching you turn that block of wood into a piece of art. Thanks for the video.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry

@countrycarving9744 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Kevin! I really enjoyed how much of the carving you did with just a knife!

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ArtCrouse 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listing the size of the block. Your work is inspirational.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Art

@hughtempleton8640 3 жыл бұрын

I love learning from you Kevin thanks for sharing your amazing talent 👍

@KevinCoates98 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the videos help

@jimtalbot5113 3 жыл бұрын

Mr.Coates thank you for your videos I am new to carving and learning a great deal from you

@KevinCoates98 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Glad they help

@picker2394 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos which I watch on my Smart TV WHILE I exercise. You must be inspiring many carvers with your work.

@KevinCoates98 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jamesstovich9923 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing Techniques ! I try to follow your moves and have learned so much. You have brought much joy & satisfaction to what was so fustrating in my beginning. Many Thanks

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James. Glad it helps

@jsaccardo 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin I really enjoyed this video and I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.

@shilohskye2056 5 жыл бұрын

I Love How You Create Bringing About Amazzing Details 💖💙❤ThankYou For Sharing

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@robertrobison3480 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pencil guidelines. They help me when I carve. Also thanks for the block dimensions.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@harrydavis6903 5 жыл бұрын

I am new at carving Kevin and watching your videos has been extremely helpful to me. You are the master. I would love to know the story behind your carving knife. Thanks much for sharing your amazing talent.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry. It’s a fish fillet knife. I just changed it a little. It’s a great knife to carve with once you get use to it

@mrawesomeness8558 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always! Im gonna try to do this one. Keep it up! Love from Sweden.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. All the best

@andy-gm0nwi175 4 жыл бұрын

Real Nice Kevin Now ! That fillet knife - PLEASE tell the full process for getting that blade the size it is and the sloping shape on the end there ??? Thanks Andy - The City Of Stirling - Scotland U.K.

@ChiseledOutdoorsCC 5 жыл бұрын

Do you prep your wood at all? I know some people spray it with a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol. I'm just curious what your prepping methods are to your wood you use. I've been looking into different methods but I haven't tried anything yet.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

I just use the wood as is. I’ve read somewhere about spraying it with water but never tried it

@kudryavi1985 4 жыл бұрын

Классные работы у вас! Спасибо! А чем красите потом, какая краска?

@kenmcdaniel8179 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Kevin! What is the size of the v-tool or gouge you use here?

@michaelgadd81 5 жыл бұрын

fantastic build

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jackhitchcock3275 5 жыл бұрын

Jus scrap wood..you are awesome dude

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack

@scottlawrence2015 5 жыл бұрын

Great work

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott

@insightvideo6136 4 жыл бұрын

I’d love to know what your roughing knife is. Can’t find one like it

@azonphoto4197 9 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin, many thanks for sharing your unique experience in wood carving. I learning from you and Doug Linker. What kind of wood are you used in this video. It looks like pine. Thanks again master!

@KevinCoates98 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I use pine pretty much all the time. I don't have many options here where I live

@marilynblakefield3058 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing🤩

@bigseanSM 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work Kevin 😎 first time I've ever seen you using a gouge 😲😁

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I use them occasionally

@Lovealllife369 5 жыл бұрын

We’ve been G’NOMED!

@semsem3917 3 жыл бұрын

Great 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 more plz 💃💃

@hraun2berg 5 жыл бұрын

Most amazing. Júlíus

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julius

@joewelsh4714 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. I'd like to get that knife your using. Could you provide a link please. Thank you

@joeharrington8492 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@aidanbradypop 5 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome Kevin! Ever done a Moses with the staff?

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Never done one yet but maybe one day

@mickboakes7023 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know when to stop. Seems there’s always a bit more you can do. Really enjoy watching you. All the best Mick.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick. I can keep going but have to cut it off somewhere. The more time I put into it means the more the price will be and I like for them to sell

@jwatt65 5 жыл бұрын

Love your carvings! Thanks for the excellent tip with regard to making a knife. I followed your advice and it is quickly becoming a favorite.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That is good to know

@jwatt65 5 жыл бұрын

@@KevinCoates98 BTW: I used an old Rapala (blade from Finland). After I cut the blade to make a carving knife like yours, I used the scrap front part of the blade to make a smaller "detail' knife with a simple handle I made from scrap walnut. Both turned out great. Now using them to whittle "an old sea captain" ...fun project for an old Army guy who took up carving a few months ago thanks to folks like you and Doug Linker teaching us old dogs new tricks! God bless...

@markdmaker3173 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! You’ve truly mastered your craft. Carvin the eyes are so hard but you’ve got it down. I will be adding a link to your page on my next wood carving video.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@MCGEE1115 5 жыл бұрын

Eyes are my downfall but he makes it look so easy!

@marioluis6 5 жыл бұрын

Dear friend, what type of wood you recommend for carving in your way. Best regards! From Ecuador. Mario.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Mario, I really don’t know what is best. I use white pine because that’s all is available to me. For the most part I find it a decent wood to carve. Some say basswood is a better wood. I haven’t used basswood enough to know

@marioluis6 5 жыл бұрын

thank you. Kevin

@green_building 5 жыл бұрын

I dont believe it.. hes only using 3 tools 👍

@duser2326 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin Thought I posted this yesterday but must have done something wrong. I was wondering if that was the new knife you made in the video? if not have you used it and do you like it?

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

The new knife is fine but I haven’t used it much. I just can’t stop using this one here. It’s my favourite

@michiganedge4770 5 жыл бұрын

Great job! Do you sell these?

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. I sell pretty much everything I do

@scottbutler7293 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job Kevin.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott

@user-vm3jo3yp9h 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lauriemcconnell4172 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Kevin. Do you know the sku number for the kiln dried white pine you get at Home Depot? I’m having trouble finding it. How thick is this wood? It looks to be more than 3/4” thick. Finally, I saw a comment about the size of block you started this one with but didn’t see it. Would you repeat that for me? I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your work. You are truly amazing Kevin. Thank you so much!

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurie, I can’t find any number on the wood I have here. It’s rough lumber and varies a little in thickness. It runs between 1 1/8” - 1 1/2”. I usually put the block size in the description now. The size I used for this one 4” x 1 3/4” x 1 1/4”

@lauriemcconnell4172 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Coates Thanks Kevin. I’ll take your description as measurements to HD and see if they can point me in the right direction. I appreciate your response. Please keep the great videos coming. I’m looking forward to trying my next project with the same type of wood. Have a great day!

@TermiteUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Most Hobby Stores have bass wood and light small carving blocks. HD, Lowes and such tend to only have dimensioned lumber with 1" boards being underthickness after being dressed. Woodcraft online or in a store has a much better choice

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the wood

@paddypup1836 5 жыл бұрын

That one looks great unpainted

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

It do. Thanks

@nickvella414 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for taking away all my excuses! lol. you did this with a modified knife and im assuming dimensional pine? Fantastic sur you deserve way more views and subs than you have.

@henrykhlamov8640 5 жыл бұрын

super

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ezejustiniano4095 3 жыл бұрын

Buenas! !!!que madera es???se podrá conseguir alguna madera parecida en Argentina? ??

@KevinCoates98 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s white pine

@mehmetberattas5657 4 жыл бұрын

Look at those deep cuts at starting, you don’t need bandsaw either

@ronaldainaire7086 4 жыл бұрын

Like the old salt!

@KevinCoates98 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@marcosantoniopereira2054 Жыл бұрын

Muito bom mesmo nota 10😊😊

@KevinCoates98 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@efrenkov 5 жыл бұрын

nice knife

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@denniseaglin901 5 жыл бұрын

What type of knife are you using?

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a fish fillet knife

@denniseaglin901 5 жыл бұрын

@@KevinCoates98 you seem to cut effortlessly. I have a flexcut and it seems harder than what you are using lol

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s the wood. What do you use?

@denniseaglin901 5 жыл бұрын

@@KevinCoates98 I use basswood. I purchased an 8'x 12"x2" piece and cut it down on a bandsaw. I plan to buy the same size in butternut

@denniseaglin901 5 жыл бұрын

@@KevinCoates98 I'm very new to carving. I may just need to develop my skills and muscles lol

@jean-guylabbe3962 5 жыл бұрын

What dimension thé Wood use.

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

4”x1 3/4”x 1 1/4”

@magnushelgimagnusson5866 4 жыл бұрын

Yes he use 3 tools and he is very good

@KevinCoates98 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@user-pd4xc4mh1v 6 ай бұрын

В высшей степени возмутительно принебрежение Великим русским языком! Эта иностраньшина осточертела! А вот мастер великолепен!!!

@KevinCoates98 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@John-xk7uo 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of wood is that

@KevinCoates98 3 жыл бұрын

White pine

@jean-marcberube7610 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t see the size, anyone can reply thx

@KevinCoates98 5 жыл бұрын

It’s 4” h. 1 3/4” w. 1 3/8” thick

@jean-marcberube7610 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Coates thank-you!