Archive for June, 2010

Carving an Axe Part 2

Carving an Axe Part 2

Gene Messer shows how to carve an Axe. Part 2 of Gene Messer’s video on carving an axe.

by June 28, 2010 0 comments Videos
Carving an Axe Part 1

Carving an Axe Part 1

Gene Messer shows how to carve an Axe. Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on carving an axe.

by June 21, 2010 0 comments Videos

Carving an Axe

Gene Messer shows how to carve an Axe. Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on carving an axe.

by June 21, 2010 0 comments Videos
Carving a Mini Hobo Part 8

Carving a Mini Hobo Part 8

Part 8 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a mini hobo.

by June 14, 2010 0 comments Videos
Carving a Mini Hobo Part 7

Carving a Mini Hobo Part 7

Part 7 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a mini hobo. Check part 8 of this project.

by June 7, 2010 0 comments Videos
WCI Issue #51 eNews

WCI Issue #51 eNews

When you carve wood for the sheer joy it gives you, everyday you get to devote to the craft makes you feel good…like being on vacation. To help you make every day of summer feel like vacation we’ve loaded this issue with great features, projects and techniques. From whittling away […]

by June 2, 2010 0 comments Features
Carved detail from the door of a corner cupboard that served as a liquor cabinet.

Andy Anderson’s Custom Carved Furniture

Next time you visit a woodcarving show, take a moment to notice how many dust-weary, saddle-sore cowboys are displayed. All of those carved cowboys can trace their lineage to the work of Andy Anderson. Inspired by a real-life cowboy from Wyoming, “the homeliest man I had ever laid my eyes […]

by June 1, 2010 0 comments Features

Building a Carving Arm

I strongly encourage all woodcarvers to secure their carvings with the use of a holding device, such as a carving arm. Holding devices secure the carving allowing the woodcarver to use both hands on the tool. This technique provides greater tool control and reduces the chance of injury. A holding […]

by June 1, 2010 0 comments Patterns, Projects