Cedar Chief

If you went out to Shoal Creek living history museum in June or July, you might have seen me carving on this piece of cedar. Just finished it up at home. I applied a hand rubbed satin poly finish and a coat of Howard Feed N Wax.

After applying satin poly finish

Shoal Creek July 1876

July 6th 1876 in the town of Shoal Creek. It was a hot and humid day but that didn't keep the crowds away. The women folk were trying to get the vote, deputies locked 'em up. But, let 'em out in time to cook supper. We elected a new sheriff, but he sold his seat to the corrupt Marshall Roe. Gunfight ensued and Sheriff Roe was shot down in the streets moments after he took office. After the gun smoke cleared, I made it back to the shop and got some work done on a cedar log. Love the smell of cedar and it sure finishes nice! I managed to get a few photos of the day's work. It seems I have a new roommate in the cabin, he left his old skin, but at least I didn't see any mice. If you didn't make it out this month you have a couple more chances this summer.

Against the Wind

I carved this guy from a split log of Missouri red cedar. I finished it by applying several coats of boiled linseed oil allowing to dry for a few days. I then sprayed several light coats of Deft Lacquer. I like this one so much, I am keeping him.

Shoal Creek First Saturday August 2018

Another good time at Saturdays event. The year was 1872 the weather was hot, but at least there was a breeze. The re-enactors are great and the skits are a always a 'blast' to watch. I took a few photos in the morning on the walk to the cabin. I get so wrapped up in my carving and talking with visitors that I don't get a chance to take a lot of photos. I'll try to get some good ones next month. September is the last 'free' event this year. I worked on a half log of cedar, cleaning off the sap wood and looking for the spirit inside. Stay tuned to see what I find. You can find more info on the museum here  Shoal Creek Living History Museum

                                                                     

     

Cedar Log Santa

Well. it turns out the kids at Shoal Creek were right. Santa Claus was hiding in this cedar log. I finished him with a light coat of polyurethane. Now on tho the next one. I had a hackberry tree cut down on my property, think I'll try a piece of it.

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Cedar Woodspirit

This guy started out as half of a log of cedar. I started on him last October while demonstrating  at Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Finally got around to finishing him. He measures 13" by 7" x 4" thick. I applied one coat of polyurethane and wiped off the excess.