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Four Spoons

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Dave Fisher

In between bowls, I came upon a few good branch crooks that I’ve carved into spoons — two in cherry and two in rhododendron.  They’re all straight from the knife and treated with flaxseed (pure linseed) oil.  The lettering and … Continue reading →

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Lettering Large

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Dave Fisher

I do have some bowls in process to share before long, but some photos from a couple recent lettering projects first.  I find myself adapting my tools and techniques according to the wood and the size and style of the … Continue reading →

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I Have One Word for You

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Dave Fisher

I want to end the year and begin the next with a simple note of gratitude.  Thank you all for taking the time to read the blog.  Your comments, questions, and interest in the things I make are always helpful … Continue reading →

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Carving Books and Vintage Video

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Dave Fisher

About a year and a half ago, at Greenwood Fest 2016, Jögge Sundquist taught a class on carving a Swedish distaff, traditionally used for holding flax or other fibers while spinning.  As Jögge explained, when a man proposed marriage to … Continue reading →

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Carve some Toys

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Dave Fisher

The days leading up to Christmas usually find me making a few gifts for loved ones.  Among them, toys have a special place.  I thought I’d share a few toys of the wood carved variety that might inspire some ideas … Continue reading →

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Winter Walnut

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Dave Fisher

Getting my hands on a good walnut log recently, I decided to rough out a few bowls from it, then return to each one individually down the road.  Some of these will be destined for folks that have been waiting … Continue reading →

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True Hope is Swift

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Dave Fisher

True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings. Kings it makes gods, and meaner creatures kings.           — William Shakespeare, Richard III, Act V, Scene ii I knew I had to carve that first line … Continue reading →

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Dickinsons Reach Calendars

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Dave Fisher

I hope I caught you before you went out and bought that cuddly cat calendar.  The 2018 Dickinsons Reach Calendar is available now.  I love the simplicity and understated elegance of these calendars.  One is always hanging right by my … Continue reading →

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Bent Bowl

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Dave Fisher

I’m the guy that orders vanilla ice cream at Baskin Robbins, so you can imagine how wild I felt carving this asymmetrical bowl.  The silver maple log flared out wider at one end and also had a slight twist.  Going with … Continue reading →

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Learning from Lettering

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Dave Fisher

Every project is another opportunity to learn, and I’ve learned a lot while lettering.  Carving this large box elder, a.k.a. ash-leaved maple, board (30 5/8″ x 12 1/4″ x 1″), just finished, reminded me of some of the differences between … Continue reading →

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