Posts by Guest Whittler: Ken Read

Certain woods are better suited to hand carving than others. So, what woods are best for hand carving?The most common hand-carving woods are basswood, butternut, and maple. Some more obscure ones...

Carving is a beautiful craft to be practiced by anyone who is at the age of 10 years and above, and for those who practice, know that there are various steps to take before declaring the project...

In woodcarving, a mallet is used for driving gouges and chisels mostly when your work needs to be free of impact marks. Not all mallets can be used for carving, and so, when looking for the best...

At some point as you continue to better your skills in wood carving, and you are that type that doesn't shy away from trying new ways, you will get to know that woodcarving can be approached from...

If you are part of the woodcarving club, you will find that there are some projects you will need a vise, mostly because you need to use both hands to hold your carving tools, or maybe you just want...

If you're a wood carver, you know that having the right tools is essential for creating precise and detailed work. A die grinder is a must-have tool in any wood carver's toolkit, as it allows for...