Archive for May, 2011

Maj. Joe Clayburn’s cane was turned by Harriet Maloney of the Capitol Area Wood Turners and carved by John Overman of the Northern Virginia Carvers Association.

Carvers Unite to Honor Veterans

Woodcarver Jack Nitz of Tulsa, Okla., has proven that one person really can make a difference. His inspired idea for an eagle-head cane project spawned a program that has enlisted thousands of woodcarvers nationwide to support and honor U.S. veterans who have suffered leg disabilities due to combat since September […]

by May 16, 2011 0 comments Features
Durable Wooden Honing Tools

Durable Wooden Honing Tools

From Ed Livingston, Pinellas Park, Fla.  Wooden honing tools, whether they are commercial products or shopmade hones matched to the exact profile of your tools, can quickly hone the inside and outside of gouges and V-tools. Over time, the wood can weaken and deform depending on the amount of pressure […]

by May 11, 2011 0 comments Product Reviews

Carving a Folk-Art Chickadee

In Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2011 (Issue 55), Robert Triplett demonstrated how to carve a chickadee from a piece of scrap. Robert carves all sorts of folk-art birds using similar techniques. I make all of my small birds from scrap wood leftover from larger bird carvings. As long as the piece […]

by May 6, 2011 0 comments Features
Carve a Tower of Teetering Turtles

Carve a Tower of Teetering Turtles

These stylized turtles are fun to carve, and the project is even easier to complete when you can see it from every angle. In Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2011 (Issue 55), Harry L. Limings, Jr. shares his carving of stack of turtles climbing on top of each other. This 3-D model […]

by May 4, 2011 0 comments Videos