Ground with an outside bevel, the tool functions as both a chisel and a V-tool, and is designed for working backgrounds in relief carving. See on Amazon.As we said earlier, a wood carving chisel is, specifically, a carving tool with a flat blade. Wood carving chisels differ from ordinary woodworking chisels in that they have […]
Everything from the carpenter’s chisels to chip-carving knives comes in small sizes, and you can get them as an affordable set that also includes palm gauges. The variety of gouges, chisels, and knives in the market can be overwhelming. However, with the right information on what to look for and understanding what you need for […]
If you take good care of your furniture, you won’t ever have to let it go. You can expect your treasured pieces to serve you for generations. When done right, wooden furniture is one of the most ecologically responsible choices you can make for your home. Responsibly sourced wood is actually the only renewable building […]
For the first time in a very long time, there’s a choice of materials from which we can choose, not just which wood. Wood remained the dominant material of choice in Western societies even as the Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century. Wood was highly accessible through industrial logging, could be worked into infinite […]
Even with this, the process requires careful attention to safety, since one is dealing with potentially lethal voltages. I’ll also note that AC can be used as well, with anodic coloring taking place during only one-half cycle. However, this wastes current, and generates heat, which can create burning effects on the metal. Often, AC-developed colors […]
To keep your hands out of harm’s way, work at the proper height with the cut angled away from your body and into the chopping block. You can use roasting to unwanted marks in the wood, or to deepen the colour of pale wood or uninteresting grain. This was such a fun experiment, I love […]
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Dozens of color photos show both finished pieces & works in progress. Bevel down for new users; it keeps the chisel from digging too deeply. There are some techniques that you can use bevel up, but you have to watch how deeply it wants to dig into the wood. Complete the larger details and foreground […]
Razor sharp blades right out of the box are made of carbon steel and will serve you years of whittling wood. For the price and quality Beaver Craft delivers, this wood carving knife is a staple for any carver to use. From it’s comfortable ergonomic handle to it’s razor sharp edge that comes ready to […]
In this category, you’ll mostly find chef’s knives, carving knives, and slicing knives – ideal for people who cook larger mains such as roasts and braising cuts. This handsome two-piece carving knife set from Royale Elite features a unique handle made from California walnut burl wood with distinctive markings unique to each knife. This 8-inch […]