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Rex (MastrSar) Cowan

@mastrsar.bsky.social

Retired VA Med Tech, Disabled Veteran, Wood Artist. I do not tolerate Racist, Misogynist, toxic people. I AM a safe space and safe person. IDK what is in your pants. Not my business. Sci Fi Nerd Wood Carver Wood Turner Avid Reader Happily Married

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Latest posts by mastrsar.bsky.social on Bluesky

That is not a wood I have tried. Don't think there is any in Arizona lol. How did you like it?

24.02.2025 05:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Your time has value, you should consider that Art and not just a fancy bowl. A pole lathe, wow, I use my lathe to excess, yet can't imagine being the power plant as well. Your skill has the most value here (IMHO)

17.02.2025 05:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@bloodrainbowtrx.bsky.social

02.02.2025 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very art deco! Nice work.

30.01.2025 02:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Once again, I am in awe of your skill and artistic eye. Not trying to fanboy you but wow. Thanks for posting your work

24.01.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When you read this, you are thinking this person is talking about Trump. Wait until you get to the end. History repeats itself. You have been warned.

24.01.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

GenZ:
One party is willing to forgive student loans.

Today, the other party is going to tax your college scholarships.

This is your life. What do you want your life to be or your children's life to be?

Voting has consequences.

NOT voting has consequences.

24.01.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I would be most happy to work with you to make a pen customized for you. I am still discovering how bluesky works, so if you can't PM me here, PM me on facebook @sarkanysrising.

24.01.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just because I was sorting old photos.

A little before and after Age 17, early 70's

24.01.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
22.01.2025 20:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@callmes1r.bsky.social

21.01.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 114    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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I thought I should do something with some of my carvings instead of letting them just gather dust on a shelf, so I did a thing

21.01.2025 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

bsky.app/profile/geor...

21.01.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel this down in my soul lol

20.01.2025 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I like the lines of this, it is smooth, delicate and beautiful as well as functional. You are an inspiration. I appreciate you sharing your art

20.01.2025 18:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICE is planning immigration raids starting Tuesday. Please amplify.

19.01.2025 18:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32363    ๐Ÿ” 24248    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1166    ๐Ÿ“Œ 993

Usually Basswood or Poplar, Cherry, Pine and Walnut. I have a piece of Sassafras I want to try out and I am sure there are others out there I want to try lol. I have carved a few things from Paduk but am really not happy with how it can splinter. Oak works too but it is hard on the knives.

30.12.2024 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful brother. I am still working on delicate pieces like this. a beautiful finish.

27.12.2024 21:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I do, While I have a pocket knife that goes with me, almost all my carvings are done with dedicated carving knives. I use Beavercraft knives mostly as I like supporting Ukraine, I have a couple I made and a couple Flexcraft. you only need a couple to get carving. A rougher and a detail will do.

27.12.2024 21:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Warning-Spoon carving is addicting. Very addicting. I end up spending lots of money on things for my addiction. I just came back from a local mill with $100 worth of end cuts of alder, poplar and basswood with a bunch of cherry included. Be Vwerry careful lol.

26.12.2024 02:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice work, I am enjoying your bottom cuts. They look great!

26.12.2024 02:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hmm I have a bowl press that uses a screw to press the bowl segments together, I might try this lol

26.12.2024 02:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some recent work

26.12.2024 02:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a Couple of my wood carvings. Years (16) ago I had cancer and was bed (chair) ridden for almost two years recovering from the surgery ( long story) I needed something to keep myself from going TV crazy so I bought a handle with replaceable blades and started wood carving.

24.12.2024 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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some of my carvings, I love whimsey and spoon carving. While my retirement time is taken up woodworking of all kinds, my hobby and just for me are this type of carving. I will post some of my spoons another time. I got into carving when I was recovering from cancer surgery.

05.12.2024 17:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sometimes, we make things cause we want to. nice work on the lathe and the knife, Now I want to make a knife. Sometimes, my carving tools are not as precise as an exacto,,,

05.12.2024 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a woodcarver myself, I see your work and looking at your tools, I appreciate your pain lol. Beautiful brother. Thanks for sharing your art.

05.12.2024 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why pick, both are excellent

05.12.2024 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So Cute

05.12.2024 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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