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Fibrous woods such as cherry and sycamore/maples can be suitable for the pro as they can speed up work because they cut along the grain. Beginner spoon carvers should opt for less fibrous woods such as birch, alder, and lime/linden because they are more forgiving when carved. More fibrous woods dig in as soon as … Read more
Eucalyptus, a widely found wood in various regions across the globe, presents a compelling opportunity for carving enthusiasts. If you’re fortunate enough to acquire eucalyptus logs or boards, you might be curious about its carving potential. The simple answer is yes, you can carve eucalyptus, just like many other tree species. However, what sets eucalyptus … Read more
A Skew Chisel is one of the most useful and handy tools any carver should have. It is an indispensable tool a carver shouldn’t miss in his or her tool kit. Most cuts in wood carving are made by skew chisel whether in woodturning or carving. Nevertheless, there are reservations about the tool. Though the … Read more
We recently wrote an article on the best wood carving books for beginners. It has since occurred to us that some carvers that are more specifically whittlers are requesting a similar review but this time only dedicated to whittlers. Therefore, what are the best whittling books for beginners? Many people are not aware and use … Read more
What sets you on the road to becoming a skilled woodworker is joining two or more pieces of wood to create something useful, durable, and strong. While wood selection, project design, preparation, sanding, and finishing are important, wood joinery is the heart of woodworking. By the end of this article, you will know the major types … Read more
If you’re new to wood carving, you’ll quickly learn that the right carving chisels can make a huge difference in the quality of your work. But with so many different types of chisels available, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s where we come in. In this guide, we’ll help you choose … Read more
Staining is one of the most overlooked finishing methods by newbie woodworkers. This is because there is not much information about the basics of staining. Staining can open many finishing possibilities with remarkable results for someone willing to learn the basics. I have gathered all the info I could from top finishing gurus like Flexner, … Read more
Linseed oil is the mystique wood finish. Like any oil finish, linseed will do its best to exemplify the figure and grain while doing little to the natural color of the wood. While this is an admirable result there are times you wish that the wood had a different shade or tone. Of course, stains … Read more
Even after the wood has been sealed you can open up a whole new world of stain and tonal possibilities by adding a layer of stain (glazes or toners). This is true for all sealers or topcoats. Previously we checked staining over stains, polyurethane, and Varnishes. To answer, can you stain over shellac, This article … Read more