Power Carving Manual 2023 Volume 5

by kelly — June 15, 2023

Power Carving Manual, a special issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is not a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112.

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Getting Started

	Power Carving Basics Getting started power carving? Here are a few main things to consider By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	Selecting the Right Power Carving Equipment Follow these wisdoms to build your dream kit By Dave Hamilton, Jack Kochan, Frank Russell, and Chuck Solomon
	Choosing Power Carving Bits Make smart purchases with a basic understanding of the cutters available By Dave Hamilton and Chuck Solomon
	Tools for Removing Wood Quickly We test-drive the hardiest “toys” on the market By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	Introduction to Reciprocating Carvers Blend an edged-tool texture with the speed of a power carver By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	Power Carving Safety Anticipate potential dangers for a safer shop experience By Dave Hamilton, Jack Kochan, Frank Russell, and Chuck Solomon
	Dust Collection Roundup Consider these options for keeping your woodshop—and lungs—free of dust By Jon Deck
	Cleaning and Maintaining Bits Prolong the life of burrs with these quick hacks By Frank Russell
	Woodburning Tips Learn why pyrography is a key skill to add to your arsenal By Staff of Woodcarving Illustrated
	Airbrushing on the Cheap You could have two-thirds of an airbrush setup hiding in your workshop! By Jon Deck
	Micromotors: A Master Class Get your hands on some tips and techniques for micromotor power carving By Kristin LeVier

Projects

	Carolina Wren Carve a bird so lifelike it’ll make you do a double take By B. David Duncan
	Smoking Garden Gnome This spunky character comes with a pipe and a whole lot of personality By Edgar Shrum
	Crescent Moon Wand Make a little magic for the fantasy fan in your life By Tamara Seevers
	Three-Point Ribbon Create a classic wooden whimsy with just a rotary tool and a knife By Garth Burgon
	Hardwood Mouse Transform colorful scraps into a cute little rodent on a bed of leaves By Paul Purnell
	Ice Skate Ornament Add an unexpected embellishment to an easy holiday ornament By Keoma McCaffrey
	Tiny T. Rex This king of lizards will be a hit with dino lovers of all ages By Brian Altison
	Realistic Bear Head Make this handsome beast without endless hours of fur texturing By Lori Andrews
	Carving the Female Face Master the technique of sculpting a human portrait By Chris Howard
	Power-Carved Pirate Ship Indulge your inner pirate by making a miniature Jolly Roger By Benjamin Tyler
	Realistic Tropical Fish Hone your fish-carving skills on a vibrant reef dweller By James Spencer
	Golden Eagle Walking Stick Dress up a functional cane with this glorious raptor By Paul Purnell
	Autumn Jewelry Sculpt a lovely array of wearable acorns and leaves By Keoma McCaffrey
	Making a Rustic Measuring Cup Power carve a kitchen staple from salvaged wood By David Drake
	Rolling Pin Santa Use a reciprocating carver to give old utensils a new face By Randy George
	Great Horned Owl Let the chips fly where they may with this striking chainsaw sculpture By Michael Robinson