When your gouge has lost its razor-sharpness, one way to bring the edges back to pristine condition is to use a gouge honing board. You can easily make it yourself in less than an hour. And it works very fast.
Wood Carving: How to Make a Gouge Honing Board
November 4th, 2008 · 162 Comments · Wood Carving
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Whittling: So You Want To Whittle Wood
October 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Wood Carving
Whittling is an ancient craft that’s been around since cavemen. While the world has changed by leaps and bounds, whittling has basically remained the same. It’s still the journey that matters more than the end result. If you have no care to rush, if you want to take your time and see what happens, what’re you waiting for?
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Wood Carving: How To Choose The Right Tools
October 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Wood Carving
If you’re going to be a wood carver and not just a whittler, you’ll need to select a number of tools. You could use just a handful and work with small projects. Or you could use a variety, including power tools, to work on really large projects. There’s just no way around it. So what are the right tools for wood carving?
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