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Carving a Mini Hobo Part 8

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

by gene-messer — June 14, 2010 — Videos

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 gene-messer — June 7, 2010 — Videos

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 admin — June 2, 2010 — Features

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 Paul-Volpp — June 1, 2010 — Features

Building a Carving Arm

Shop-made holding device promotes safe carving techniques By LaVerne “Sid” Sidler 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 […]

by Sid_Sidler — June 1, 2010 — Patterns & Projects, Shop Tips