wooden chain

tgalbraith · December 31, 2015, 08:40:30 PM

Hi everyone and happy New Year.
It's been awhile since I posted. In mid October, I lost my little bride of almost 60 years and my mind hasn't been on milling for a while now. With all the extra time on my hands, I decided to carve a wooden logging chain; like my grandfather used to make. I started to carve it while out in my deer stand, but lost to much skin and so moved the project to the basement. I finished it this week and gave it my daughter as a Christmas present.

My grampa died when I was about 5 years old. but he gave me my first jack knife and I have been whittling ever since.

thecfarm · December 31, 2015, 08:42:59 PM

How long is that??? WOW!!!

tgalbraith · December 31, 2015, 08:48:48 PM

Quote from: thecfarm on December 31, 2015, 08:42:59 PM
How long is that??? WOW!!!

It's just a hair short of 6 feet. The stick I started with was 5 feet long, but you gain about half an inch for each link you carve.

Napoleon1 · December 31, 2015, 08:54:54 PM

That is very cool. I'll take the next one.

Bruno of NH · December 31, 2015, 09:02:08 PM

Nice

POSTON WIDEHEAD · December 31, 2015, 09:03:55 PM

Quote from: thecfarm on December 31, 2015, 08:42:59 PM
How long is that??? WOW!!!

A long time. :D

Nice chain, I love it.

TimGA · December 31, 2015, 09:05:54 PM

Very impressive, about how long did it take to make.
Tim

tgalbraith · December 31, 2015, 09:31:44 PM

Quote from: TimGA on December 31, 2015, 09:05:54 PM
Very impressive, about how long did it take to make.
Tim

I started it the last week in November, but didn't carve every day. or more than an hour at a time.
I would estimate I have about 10 hours into it.

Magicman · December 31, 2015, 09:53:33 PM

I was so sorry to read about the loss of your Bride. My heartfelt condolences are with you.

That will be a wonderful keepsake for your Daughter knowing that you spent those hours especially for her. By the way, she has a very nice name. ;D

Howdy · December 31, 2015, 10:22:38 PM

I too wish to add my condolences on the loss you have suffered.

I have received several pocket knifes over the years but the family finally realized that every time I got a new one, I took up whittling hoping to make a chain or a ball in a cage. With each attempt I was soon to need stitches and giving another knife to a grandson. I still have the Old timer my wife gave me for my 34th birthday (about 30 years ago) in perfect shape with just a little rust on the main blade. Maybe it's time to try again as my daughter now works in the local hospital emergency room!

lowpolyjoe · December 31, 2015, 10:25:41 PM

that's really great. thanks for sharing

tmarch · December 31, 2015, 11:18:20 PM

Wonderful gift that will be treasured forever.

rasman57 · January 01, 2016, 09:29:15 AM

That is a true gift, handmade from Dad's hands. What a skill that is and you did good.... your bride would be proud of your gift to your daughter. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year.

rooster 58 · January 01, 2016, 09:48:16 AM

What a very cool carving! And what a wonderful present to pass down.
I'm very sorry to hear about your bride. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God bless

samandothers · January 01, 2016, 10:55:42 AM

So sorry to hear you lost your wife of 60 years, very sad.

Chain is beautiful and a great keep sake for 'Lynn'!

slider · January 01, 2016, 11:24:21 AM

I am sorry for your loss as well.That chain is too fine.

Percy · January 01, 2016, 01:49:30 PM

Sorry about your missus. 60 years of marrige is rare these days...Im at 40 years....still a beginner...heh

Very cool carving....

sealark37 · January 01, 2016, 06:53:10 PM

Your loss rings the bell for many of us here. Keep you hands and your mind busy until it looks like you can stand some sawing. My grandfather lost his first son at an age of 9 years to a horse kick. He carved a lot of chains and walking sticks in the next 70 years, as he could not bear to have nothing to do. Good Luck, and Regards, Clark

Down_hand_dave · January 01, 2016, 09:03:22 PM

What kind of wood did you use? That looks amazing and I would like to give it a try.

tgalbraith · January 04, 2016, 01:06:53 PM

Quote from: Down_hand_dave on January 01, 2016, 09:03:22 PM
What kind of wood did you use? That looks amazing and I would like to give it a try.

THe piece I used came from an edging in my slab pile. It was white pine.
That edging was the only piece I found that had no knots or crooked grain.

jrose1970 · January 04, 2016, 01:40:32 PM

I think you inherited something special from your grandfather.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Keep whittling!

customsawyer · January 05, 2016, 07:15:18 PM

Sorry for your loss. Great chain. I am coming up for adoption if you want to make me one next. :D

tgalbraith · January 31, 2016, 09:50:34 AM

Here is a little up-date, I have two daughter in laws that felt a little neglected, so I carved
these up for them.

tnaz · January 31, 2016, 01:01:56 PM

Thanks for sharing. I too am very sorry for your loss; your special gift is Blessing your family and you have memories.

Prayers for you and your Family,

Terry

venice · January 31, 2016, 01:14:33 PM

That's nice. Probably reflecting your own relationship of 60 years. Sorry to hear about your loss.

All the best to you and your family. venice

Magicman · January 31, 2016, 03:58:41 PM

Those "name chains" are very innovative.

red · August 13, 2017, 08:04:38 PM

I was asked about carving wooden chain's today , yes I heard about them here at Forestry Forum . I am surprised they are white pine ?

Peter Drouin · August 14, 2017, 06:23:48 AM

tgalbraith · August 14, 2017, 07:16:54 AM

Good job, keep it up

tree-farmer · August 14, 2017, 06:55:30 PM

Nice chains, in my teens I carved a few after being taught by my dad. Got me thinking about starting one to see Iif I still have the patience. Thanks for sharing.