Berty........Hobo Nickel........

[Billzach]

It,s been a few years since I carved a Berty, just finished this one, 24 kt. inlay eye..

 

[monk]

cool stuff, as usual. how many hobos do you think you may have done? over the years? just curious. i'd guess more than just a few.

 

[Billzach]

Monk, about 1,000 over the last 20 years..I used to carve 50 to 60 hours a week, now just about 10 hours a week.

 

[monk]

Monk, about 1,000 over the last 20 years..I used to carve 50 to 60 hours a week, now just about 10 hours a week.

lordy, lordy! after that many, it's a wonder that your eyes still function. little wonder that your work is so superior, after having done that many.

 

[sam]

Fantastic Bill!!

 

[Billzach]

Sam, still using the stipple tool you made me when I took your engraving class..It does a good job of needing a shave look like on this subject..

 

[sam]

Sam, still using the stipple tool you made me when I took your engraving class..It does a good job of needing a shave look like on this subject..

That's a really good texture on the beard. Looks like that tool is still working really well for you!