Doug, thanks for making this video. I brought my whittling knife on vacation with me. I made mine whilst sitting at the ocean. I gave it away to an older gentleman that was just sitting, watching me whittle.

I've been a whittler for alotta yrs. I got into it because of my granddad, who exclusively used a pocket knife, and carved on sticks, branches and even scrap lumber. I've done the same. Only until 10 yrs ago, did I even know about fix bladed/handled whittling knives and basswood. You've given me alotta ideas and ways to make my whittles much more detailed than just simple whittles. I've even given the fixed bladed knives and basswood a try. I'll be honest, I didn't much care for those knives much. Maybe it's because I've always just used a pocket knife. Basswood is excellent carving wood, but really love carving on inexpensive and easily available poplar dowels. Carves just fine. Still enjoy collecting brush trimmings to whittle on as well. I haven't thought of lighthouses before, but I'm gonna give these a go myself. Thanks Doug for another simple project.

Almost as relaxing as watching Bob Ross! Love the sounds of your garden, Doug!

Got into whittling at the beginning of the year, just moved across the country for a job at a lighthouse! Been spending some days at the beach whittling these little lighthouses!

Also turn in to pull chains for ceiling fans.

Good start to a chess set doug. You should do one.

You videos and location is the best Hypertension medicine- thank you Doug

I just carved and painted two of these little lighthouses and had a total blast, thank you Doug for this video :)

This will take a minute but I want to thank you.  I haven't watched one of your vids in a while because my music channel took off and I have been spending all of my waking hours working on it and have not had time to carve in a while.  And then about two and a half years ago, silly me decided to do a live stream sing along show not realizing the enormous amount of time it would take one person to produce a show, but do it we did.  Though I love music and making video, I had reached burn out a few months back.  Today I saw this vid in my suggestions and watched.  I had forgotten how much I had learned to love carving, largely because of you, Mary May, and Paul Sellers.  I started when I watched Paul sharpen a chisel and carve a spoon.  One day while waiting for some glue to dry, I had an old dull 3/4" chisel that I knew I couldn't make much worse so I tried sharpening it.  It worked!  I got it so sharp I could just push it thru the wood.  Had a piece of scrap laying around and began to carve a spoon.  I loved it!  Then Mary May.  I learned from her about relief carving never thinking I could learn to carve in 3d, I just loving carving the wood.  But then I found you.  I think you carved a simple wood spirit if I remember correctly and you made us aware that there was a technique to it.  I ordered the OCC model knife that you are using in this video at your recommendation on one of your other vids and that has become my favorite knife.  It has never been on a stone, just a strop and it is incredible.  So now that I mostly do reruns on my show I'm having some time to get back to carving.  Thank you so much for your influence and friendly presentations that are so pleasant to watch and always with helpful tips and tricks so to speak.  My first love will of course always be music, but I do love me some carving now and then thanks to you, Mary and Paul!!  It's a great stress reliever.

I started whittling following one of your videos. Started with poplar and finally got ahold of basswood and my hands appreciate the basswood.

Great idea and great video. Thanks Doug

Cute. Might have to do some out of some mulberry trees i cut out of my fence line.

These are terrific ! Thank you Doug . Could this be the beginning of the Dowel Doodling series of whittles?

I would never mention chess pieces! I actually saw 3 little choir boys at first!! Hmmm, Christmas tree choir boy ornaments?!

I have someone who will love me to make one of these for them, thanks Doug :)

Just happen to have some dowel that size right here , so I’m going to get busy and get to carving….. thanks

Doug I has to try it I by a broom handle wood us softer easy to carve than dowel and cheaper  sink plunger handles work well too  bur yes idle hands are devil's playground  lol very cute dog too god bless you 🇺🇲👍🐾🦊🇮🇹

Good work Doug and have good day and happy carving

thanks Doug I carved a gnome with my knives came out great followed you the whole way thanks for sharing

I absolutely love your projects Doug!  The tiny ones that are straightforward and easy for us beginners are some of my most favorites…they help me build confidence and your soothing, calm voice encourages me to keep moving forward even if I make a mistake.  Thank you for sharing your skills and talent!