Carving Lilac Wood | A Smart Guy’s Guide
Last updated on October 19th, 2022 at 07:57 pmI have been looking for a good way of carving lilac wood since my grandpa passed away several years ago. I have always been fascinated by wood and the process of carving. The first time I tried to carve lilac wood, I was confident that I had…
Carving Magnolia Wood | A Simple Guide
Last updated on October 19th, 2022 at 08:55 pmMagnolia wood carving Carving magnolia wood does not have to be complicated. Whether it’s because of the dirty old tools or because it’s not exactly easy to carve, it’s one of the most difficult woods to work with. But if you take time and work slowly, you…
Carving Elmwood | What I Wish I knew
Last updated on October 19th, 2022 at 08:05 pmIs elm suitable for carving Have you ever tried to carve a piece of elm wood and failed because of the complexity and difficulty? I will show you how to make carving elmwood a breeze. I’ll show you all the tools you need, how to care for…
Carving Ginkgo Wood | A Tree Guide with Tips
Last updated on October 20th, 2022 at 09:06 amGinkgo lumber The Ginkgo is a hard, drought-resistant tree that has found a new place in urban settings as a cultivated tree. Its wild form is native to China. It is often used for making furniture, carved objects, housewares, and bowls. Yet, little information about the properties of its…
Carving Eucalyptus Wood | The Ins and Outs of It
Last updated on October 19th, 2022 at 09:32 pmEucalyptus is a unique and beautiful wood. It has an exciting texture and takes on so many different faces because of its unique growth habit. And the unique way it reacts to chemical and physical changes. It’s a fascinating wood, and we will create a guide to…
How to Sharpen a Skew Chisel | A Detailed Guide with Video
Last updated on October 20th, 2022 at 09:18 amYou must first wear your safety glasses when you want to sharpen a skew chisel. Now turn on the grinder and let it come up to speed. At this point, you can place the tool on the grinding wheel without applying pressure. The powerful grinder removes unwanted…
How to Chisel Door Latch Plate | An Easy-to-Follow Step-By-Step Guide
Last updated on October 20th, 2022 at 09:25 amStart by marking the location of the latch on the door jamb to locate the string plate. Use a chisel to route out the marked outline. Remove excess material and drill holes for the handle. Steps Start by installing the lock or lockset onto the door before…
Carving Rhododendron Wood | With Great Examples
Last updated on October 20th, 2022 at 09:53 amThinking of carving rhododendron wood.? If you are a wood carver, you are probably pretty familiar with the different types of wood. But you may not know exactly what wood something is made of. Take rhododendron wood, for example. I have seen it used in various woodworking…