This is, bar none, the biggest sale of my custom tools that I have ever offered.  The cost of every tool has been significantly reduced, some as much as $10.00.  There has never been a better time to add more tools to your collection, after all, one can never have too many tools!  My tools are offered on three separate pages here on the Old Stump Blog: "Available Tools", "Custom Knives", and "Custom Palm Tools" which are accessed from the tabs at the top of this page.  All of the tools that I have already made are found on the "Available Tools" page, and to place an or ..read more

It's been awhile since I've made a big run of my custom knives and palm tools.  For the last couple of weeks, I've been putting the finishing touches on these beauties that you see in the photos below. The knives are an assortment of all-purpose and detail knives with some very beautiful handles.  The gouges are mostly 1/2" size gouges of all of my offered sweeps.  Each tool is unique and gorgeous to look at, not to mention sharp and ready to make some serious chips.  You'll find each tool available for purchase on my "Available Tools" page.  Just click the tab at ..read more

I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence day and that you and yours took time to ponder and give thanks to all those who have fought and continue to fight to make us free.  It's been some time since I've made a new post here on The Old Stump, so I thought I would leave a little note to let you know that I'm still alive and kicking. I've been busy with summer things as of late and have had very little time to carve.  It's too bad that work and honey-do projects tend to infringe on one's carving time.  I haven't completed a carving since I finished up "The Perfect Hand ..read more

Well, it's been a long ride, but we've finally come to the end of this carving adventure.  I sure am pleased the we stuck it out to the end to create a nice piece of art instead of ending with a simple caricature head.  I think he turned out to be quite a charming piece.  I know he brings a smile to my face when I see him sitting on my shelf.  I hope you have enjoyed following along, and maybe even carving along, with me.  The final part of this tutorial is now available on the Tutorials Page of The Old Stump Blog.  Just click the tab above, scroll to the bottom o ..read more

The next part of the "Carving the Caricature Bust" tutorial is now available on The Old Stump Blog.  Click the "Tutorials" tab above and scroll to the bottom of the page to access the tutorial.  In this part we learn how to attach arms and carve wrinkles in clothing.  It's kind of a long tutorial, but in it we finish up with the carving portion of the series.  I hope you find it educational and fun.  In the next segment of the tutorial, we will make a nice base and produce some non-wood addons to make him look really classy.  Thanks for following along with ..read more

Well, my sweet wife has me remodeling the house and moving bookshelves all around.  I've come to find that my number of carvings has outgrown the available space on my shelves where I show them off.  So, I really need to send some carvings off to new homes.  In light of this, I have reduced the cost of my carvings available over in the Carvings Gallery page.  Some of the carvings have been reduced as much as 50% OFF!!!  If you've every wanted to own one of my carvings, now is the best time ever to add one to your collection.  If you have any questions, please ..read more

With this last batch of carving tools that I made, I had some trouble getting the online store feature of my Available Tools page working correctly.  I finally figured out what was going on and was able to get things working again.  I can now accept PayPal and credit card payments as before.  Of course, I can always accept checks or money orders for those who prefer that method of payment.  I have also reduced all tools by $5.00 each, just in time for your Christmas stocking.  That's custom, handmade tools for less than some production tools.  Jump over to the Av ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody!!! I hope everyone is enjoying their turkey and mashed potatoes like I am about to.  I've been smelling the wonderful aromas coming out of the kitchen all day and I can't wait to sink my teeth into some delicious food.  I would like to call everyone's attention to the Available Tools Page where I have posted 4 new knives and 12 new palm tools.  All of these tools are available for immediate purchase.  I no longer have the ability to add payment buttons to my website, so in order to make a purchase, please email me at brandantr@msn.com.  A ..read more

I still have six knives for sale over on the "Available Tools" page that no one has claimed yet.  In order to move the off of my shelf and into your toolbox, I have reduced the prices down to $20.00 a piece.  That's $12.00 off from the original price.  If you've ever wanted one of my knives, now is the time to get one.  The prices won't get any lower than this. Happy carving, Brandant Robinson ..read more

My inventory of available knives is down to just a small handful now and I'm ready to move those knives off of my shelf and into your toolbox.  I need to sell these so that I can buy more steel and wood to make more knives.  I think I may have some kind of addiction problem, but I'm okay with it. Each of these knives is handmade and ready to carve out of the box.  I have lowered the price on all of these knives even more significantly that I did last time.  All knives are now listed for $25.00 each.  That's nearly a 25% savings over the original price.  For about ..read more