This photo shows how I cut the 60 degree slot in Zaphod's back for the saddle back to fit into; a block cut to the right angle and sellotaped in position as a guide. The horse is roped to the workmate, as I don't have a carver's vice.I'm proud of it, as it was my own idea, and it worked beautifully. I knew I couldn't saw it accurately freehand.
My woodworking skills are minimal, but such as they are I owe them to Ed Prytherick. He was my best friend long ago at Ravensbourne College of Art, where we were both doing the 3-dimensional design course. It was mostly boys in the class, and they'd all done woodwork and metalwork at school. Ed gave me remedial woodworking lessons for a term or two.
I did not excel as a pupil, but can remember everything he taught me. How to mark out, how to sharpen and adjust a plane blade, how to use a chisel, how to hold a saw. Thanks, Ed.
2 comments:
Way cool, and it looks as though you've managed to work that plank that you picked up for Zaphod's back.
Nicely done.
:-0 (I think that means oooooo)
Yes, it's a nice scaffolding plank, and I hope it is enjoying its new life as part of a horse.
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