Carving 50yr Old Thread Spools Because You Can

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  • @robertcash7557
    @robertcash7557 5 місяців тому +1

    I saw a man who did covered bridges in spools. Thanks for this video

  • @user-ov3ms1pr5u
    @user-ov3ms1pr5u 10 місяців тому +7

    My mother sews a lot quilts. I carved Christmas related spools and used twine to put them together and made a tree garland. She loved it

  • @ronaldschlegel1908
    @ronaldschlegel1908 10 місяців тому +3

    That is sooooo clever. Excellent work again Doug

  • @mikemcguire8351
    @mikemcguire8351 10 місяців тому +1

    Another goodun! Thanks, have a great weekend.

  • @ranielson2854
    @ranielson2854 10 місяців тому

    🌟Some of those old wooden spools are worth hundreds of dollars to certain collectors! The added face brings me GREAT JOY! DOUG!

  • @ronaldainaire7086
    @ronaldainaire7086 10 місяців тому +1

    Great idea Doug!

  • @arciafrench993
    @arciafrench993 4 місяці тому

    I have a lot of spools so I’m going to give it a try.

  • @danyoungs4061
    @danyoungs4061 10 місяців тому

    I would love to see a shop tour and advice on setting up a area

  • @bernardmcmahon7434
    @bernardmcmahon7434 7 місяців тому

    Doug, thanks for this. Don't know how many times I've watched this video. As a youngster, I used to collect cotton reels. My dad asked why, and I didn't know. Now decades later, I have an answer, just not the spools, lol.

  • @fouroakscrafts7240
    @fouroakscrafts7240 10 місяців тому +2

    Love these spool carvings! It was also neat how you could carve through to the center on some of those.

  • @BillMurphy-pn2ip
    @BillMurphy-pn2ip 10 місяців тому

    Praise be to Doug Linker. Thank you Mr. Linker for all you do to tutor your tutees!

  • @michaelmarchione3408
    @michaelmarchione3408 10 місяців тому +2

    That is soooooooooo coooooooooooool!!! I have a handful of them that were my great-grandmother's. All different sizes from the 40's,50's, and early 60's. Can't wait to see what you will teach us next! Enjoyed as always and take care!

  • @kevinhampton7215
    @kevinhampton7215 10 місяців тому +2

    Love it, you are the man Doug. Thanks for the joy you bring.

  • @garypostell5268
    @garypostell5268 10 місяців тому

    Doug, just wanted to thank you for all of your projects that a lot of us enjoy. The effort that you put into all of your videos is just outstanding. I’ve watched a lot of other carving vids and you my friend are my favorite! Thank you for all of your time very professional done a natural born teacher. 🙏💯👍🇺🇸❤️

  • @Brentegg
    @Brentegg 10 місяців тому +1

    Those are really lovely doug. If i get some, I'll give it a shot

  • @TinaWells143
    @TinaWells143 10 місяців тому

    This was awesome! I recently found spools that belonged to my great-grandmother. I LOVE the Santa 🎅

  • @garywilson473
    @garywilson473 2 місяці тому

    TY

  • @PeteLewisWoodwork
    @PeteLewisWoodwork 10 місяців тому

    I mean, it just gets whackier by the week - whacky but fantastic! I can't imagine how many of those little reels my grandmother chucked out over the years, probably would have been enough to make a damn good number of carvings, if I'd had the notion to think of it way back then. As kids, we made elastic band propelled 'tanks' from them - little did we know what we were missing...!

  • @pilotgoals62
    @pilotgoals62 10 місяців тому

    I like the spool holder. Since those spools are pretty hard wood, it is easier to slip when pushing harder on the knife, and we all know...that's when we head for the Band-Aids. The holder keeps our holding hand out of the way. Love your content. Long time watcher. Thanks for sharing, Doug!

  • @shoey64
    @shoey64 10 місяців тому

    Hey Doug we are missing your videos. We need a new one. God bless.

  • @sandraconors7324
    @sandraconors7324 10 місяців тому

    Ma Dad really loves your videos and he admires your skill, it's wonderful! He is also interested - what paint do you use to color your works? Thank you for everything!

  • @Crits-Crafts
    @Crits-Crafts 10 місяців тому

    I've got a massive pile of these from a local goodwill (I think I've got 30 ish) ... but I'm really new to whittling. I'm looking forward to being confident enough to have a go at these

  • @stacygerlich5807
    @stacygerlich5807 10 місяців тому +1

    Another great carve. Thank you Doug. Learning so much from your vids.

  • @christinedavidson7189
    @christinedavidson7189 10 місяців тому +2

    LOL these are wonderful. Great idea. Thanks for sharing 😂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @upallnyte2000
    @upallnyte2000 10 місяців тому

    I am lousy at carving small, but still enjoyed this video. I really like the Santa you showed in your collection of carved spools. My wife has some really large spools that could be a totem pole idea for you to carve. Thanks for another great video.

  • @rosssimmons7813
    @rosssimmons7813 10 місяців тому

    my wife has 20 or more of these old spools on her craft closet. Think I'll snatch a few a d hive it try .... grrat idea .. thanks

  • @fernnewell6032
    @fernnewell6032 10 місяців тому

    Enjoyed this and it was really nice you showed how you handled an oops.

  • @6bluestrings
    @6bluestrings 10 місяців тому

    Thank you Doug. I'll have to source some of these and make a snowperson head.

  • @oldncarvingJohn
    @oldncarvingJohn 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic. Absolutely love these. Have subscribed to wood carving illustrated. It may take to get to me in Western Australia. ❤❤

  • @wattsnex2725
    @wattsnex2725 10 місяців тому

    Those spools are so good…they would make great xmas ornaments.

  • @Ss-mh5wi
    @Ss-mh5wi 10 місяців тому

    knew it was a good idea to save the old spools of yarn.😊😂 thank you for a wonderful video.... take care 😘

  • @ronquesnelle7294
    @ronquesnelle7294 10 місяців тому

    Thanks Doug 👍. Good clean fun!@

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon3032 10 місяців тому

    Hey Doug I wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t see you do it, awesome thanks! 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

  • @shawnbooms6176
    @shawnbooms6176 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely brilliant video. I just can't stop watching and trying my best at creating some of the things you do.

  • @beverlydeardurff5366
    @beverlydeardurff5366 10 місяців тому

    I've got a whole box of those wooden spools!! I've been saving to carve. I thought that there was something about carving them in an issue of a Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. Also, I've some old wooden rolling pins. I wondered if the wood would be too hard to carve. I enjoy watching you carve. Your voice is so soothing.

  • @jamesallnight1291
    @jamesallnight1291 10 місяців тому

    Doug, you're the best, take care man.

  • @Thonolan000
    @Thonolan000 9 місяців тому

    Those are beautiful little carvings.

  • @ricksevere4977
    @ricksevere4977 10 місяців тому

    I love your work and the spoons bring back good memories

  • @shirleybender
    @shirleybender 10 місяців тому

    How CUTE is that!!!

  • @phyllisstone3089
    @phyllisstone3089 10 місяців тому

    I've carved several of these over the years. Have you ever carved old wooden rolling pins? They are very hard wood as well, but lots of fun. Loved your video! Great! Thank you for sharing.

  • @KjayCarving
    @KjayCarving 10 місяців тому

    Now I just have to find some old spools ! Awesome stuff Doug

  • @paulkemp6459
    @paulkemp6459 10 місяців тому

    Great video Doug. Thanks for sharing! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too, because it is close.

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  10 місяців тому

      Thx but it’s long past here -Canada is much earlier Thanksgiving

  • @MrLupus2011
    @MrLupus2011 10 місяців тому

    we used to make spool tractors from these . carve notches round the two rims put an elastic band through the middle with a short match stick on one side that sat in another carved notch and a long match stick (twice the length of spool end) on the other side that was left smooth. twist up the band with the long stick put on floor and watch them go.

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  10 місяців тому

      That’s right! I remember something along those lines too

    • @MrLupus2011
      @MrLupus2011 10 місяців тому

      i was thinking you could carve an animal or person around the spool tractor so they look like they are jumping or rolling, a cat comes to mind.@@dougLinker

  • @markuseckl7505
    @markuseckl7505 10 місяців тому +1

    So cool and a good idea!!!!

  • @g.k.dalton4530
    @g.k.dalton4530 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this.!! Now I’m excited.. gots to see if I can find me some of those old spools..👍🏻

  • @ginabirks4910
    @ginabirks4910 10 місяців тому

    Love this idea, there is something fascinating out of making something from something else. Thanks Doug.

  • @svs1551
    @svs1551 10 місяців тому

    Those are just too cute!

  • @CindyGerend
    @CindyGerend 10 місяців тому

    Cute pumpkin, nice work. Idea- share the thread with the birds, for nest building

  • @texasfender7435
    @texasfender7435 10 місяців тому

    Could you make a tutorial carving a miniature fox 🙏🏼

  • @Alberto1993
    @Alberto1993 10 місяців тому

    Great Idea Doug! Thank you😊

  • @lindaaustin-morin7781
    @lindaaustin-morin7781 10 місяців тому +1

    Those have got to hard as rock to carve!!😂

  • @PetroicaRodinogaster264
    @PetroicaRodinogaster264 10 місяців тому

    Just having them to look at on a shelf would be great.

  • @beckybroussard2078
    @beckybroussard2078 10 місяців тому

    Dude you rock that beard, but I think your shaved look is most handsome. None the less, as usual, your talent and imagination is awesome. I just enjoy all your videos.

  • @sharonh667
    @sharonh667 10 місяців тому

    HA!!! LOL! You never fail to amuse 😂😂😂 I really enjoy watching all your videos and even attempt the carving. Kitties love to knock gnomes down off their shelf and chase them around the room, teeheehee

  • @danareed1656
    @danareed1656 10 місяців тому

    iv got some of those old spools from my moms sewing kit!

  • @miniwetwegrow8564
    @miniwetwegrow8564 10 місяців тому

    Super, Greetings from Poland , Michael

  • @rudyo8409
    @rudyo8409 10 місяців тому

    Too cool Doug"

  • @rogerivester2734
    @rogerivester2734 10 місяців тому

    Thanks in advance! ;-)

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Roger!! Appreciate it very much 👊

  • @davidquerry8869
    @davidquerry8869 10 місяців тому

    Fun video Doug.

  • @joanijimison7397
    @joanijimison7397 10 місяців тому

    Awesome job, very interesting to,watch you do that. Thank you.

  • @DFmusician
    @DFmusician 10 місяців тому

    So cool! Cool spools. Lol.

  • @Jer-Michael
    @Jer-Michael 10 місяців тому

    Greatly appreciate ya Doug! Always watching and learning from your work. 🫡

  • @amyadams4579
    @amyadams4579 10 місяців тому

    Love this!!!💖

  • @YouTube-Management-ShafiqulIT
    @YouTube-Management-ShafiqulIT 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @arubanjames
    @arubanjames 10 місяців тому

    Awesome idea! eBay will be “sold out” of wooden spools very soon!

  • @derlalala9856
    @derlalala9856 10 місяців тому

    Nice idea, definitely want to make some and place it secretly on the sewing machine from my girlfriend!

  • @michaeldaniels1551
    @michaeldaniels1551 9 місяців тому

    Will spraying with alcohol and water make it easier to carve

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  9 місяців тому

      Some will say so but i can’t tell that it does very much

  • @IRACHAN
    @IRACHAN 10 місяців тому

    Does he have a shop?

  • @stateniland
    @stateniland 10 місяців тому

    you switched to a smaller washer.. :)

  • @stevesmolik24
    @stevesmolik24 10 місяців тому

    Hi Doug,
    I really enjoy your carving videos. Thank you for creating and sharing them.
    Since I began watching, and when we’re out shopping, I look for ideas for carving. I would like to send pictures of these to you to share with everyone. Is there an email address that I can send pictures to?
    Thank you.

  • @shirleybender
    @shirleybender 10 місяців тому

    Question…. If you soak them in water to rehydrate a little make it any easier?

    • @phyllisstone3089
      @phyllisstone3089 10 місяців тому +1

      You could spray them with 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol. I'm not sure I would soak them in water.

    • @shirleybender
      @shirleybender 10 місяців тому

      @@phyllisstone3089 thank you!

    • @DaleKirkpatrick-dw4re
      @DaleKirkpatrick-dw4re 10 місяців тому +1

      I like to use spools with the original paper labels. Adds to the authenticity. Soaking them will loosen the labels, maybe even ruin them. I’ve never had to soften the wood. Some spools may just be too hard to carve. Toss and get another one. 😊

    • @shirleybender
      @shirleybender 10 місяців тому

      @@DaleKirkpatrick-dw4re thank you!

  • @wallace5859
    @wallace5859 10 місяців тому

    Hello what brand of paint do you use I’m just getting started and want to buy some paints thanks

  • @slothnation
    @slothnation 10 місяців тому

    Do you still have a match site? With hoodies and things of that nature?

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  10 місяців тому

      No but may do something again soon if their is a demand

  • @Josh22
    @Josh22 10 місяців тому

    Thanks! - these videos are so great - you must have gotten hit with the genius stick ! Have a cup on me , all the best, Josh

  • @michaelengel7165
    @michaelengel7165 6 місяців тому

    how do you make the holder?

  • @BraxxJuventa
    @BraxxJuventa 10 місяців тому

    😁👍🏼

  • @rock7282
    @rock7282 10 місяців тому

    Have you moved to diamond stones for sharpening yet?

  • @GRIYAMEUBEL
    @GRIYAMEUBEL 10 місяців тому

    👏👏👏👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @sully4875
    @sully4875 10 місяців тому

    🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵👍🏻💪thanks very kool

  • @lauriemacquanan2141
    @lauriemacquanan2141 10 місяців тому

    Hhhmmm now to find some wooden spools!!

  • @callie187
    @callie187 10 місяців тому

    Do you sell your carving?

  • @marca5883
    @marca5883 10 місяців тому

    💚🇬🇧🌱👍👍👍

  • @Angela-qg8yg
    @Angela-qg8yg 10 місяців тому

    Oh man, I just threw out probably two dozen of these spools

  • @truthreigns7
    @truthreigns7 10 місяців тому

    Have you ever sold your carvings?

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  10 місяців тому +1

      Not at this point no -maybe someday

  • @out-landishintheokanagan270
    @out-landishintheokanagan270 9 місяців тому

    I am going to try to carve spools. There are 18 on buysell for $20. I don't know if that is a good price or not.
    I am new to carving and not very artistic. I managed to do your basic owl.
    I haven't learned a lot about sharpening and haven't practiced enough.

  • @kocseryshka1631
    @kocseryshka1631 3 місяці тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jonbaker326
    @jonbaker326 10 місяців тому

    Just checked and all my spools are plastic...... But I can maybe get some wooden ones from the charity shop.

    • @phyllisstone3089
      @phyllisstone3089 10 місяців тому +1

      Yard sales and thrift shops are pretty good places to look for them. Estate sales of elderly relatives is also a great place to look.

    • @jonbaker326
      @jonbaker326 10 місяців тому

      @@phyllisstone3089 thank you! I'll keep my eyes open.