Hi, I just got back from the Black Hills. Spent 9 relaxing days out there. I found a couple of Pine Knots out behind our cabin. I have seen articles on carving them but have never tried carving them. Anyone out there carved them? Any tips or pointers before I start my new adventure? Thanks Gergie,
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After all of the knots I tied in Scouts, I don't believe I'll try a pine knot.:
Did see a couple of them carve this past week end and thought they were neat. Hard you say,,,,,, Like maple or oak. That reminds me, a carver named Nitz I believe from Tulsa had carved an excellent walking stick out of elm which is the first I have heard and seen being carved in elm.
Safety first, then enjoy carving! Ken Caney, Ks
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Gergie,
I have a nice pine knot sitting in the 'possible box' right now but haven't tried carving it yet. Let us know how it goes for you.
Kenny,
Elm isn't as bad as you might think. It has about the same hardness as birch or red maple. I have carved one elm stick and have one curing right now but I am used to carving birch, maple, walnut, and the occasional red oak stick for my 'art' and sometimes just like a break from basswood. The one that scares me is the green ash stick that I have waiting for me to try.
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Hi Gergie,
I've carved pine knots but not in the last several years. It takes really sharp tools and patience. Even if the knot has been dead for several years, there will still be some pine tar on your tools. They make excellent venues for wood spirits.
Donna T
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Pine knots because they are end grain and really dry are very hard indeed they take really great detail. Just be very cautious (and I speak from experience) that if you are pushing a gouge into those knots make sure you wear a Kevlar glove it will save you a trip to the hospital.
Colin
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