Author: David D. Hughes

I just love creating things with my hands. It's amazing how little I appreciated learning these skills when I was younger. Today, it is a source of great joy. I whittle, carve, wood burn and more!

Carving Maple Wood | Bet You Didn’t Know This

Last updated on October 19th, 2022 at 11:23 amIs maple good for carving? Yes, maple is good for carving. The Internet is full of instructions for carving various types of wood, but few deal with carving maple wood. This is partly because maple is a widely used wood, and the most common wood for homemade…

Carving Manzanita Wood | Good Ways to Do it

Last updated on October 19th, 2022 at 08:13 amCarving manzanita wood is trendy. Manzanita wood is a species of cactus that grows in brackish water in coastal areas of California. The wood is very fine-grained, which makes it ideal for carving because it is relatively easy to carve. The wood is also very soft, which…

Carving Mesquite Wood | Key Ideas

Last updated on October 18th, 2022 at 08:37 pmMany people are interested in carving mesquite wood. Some are interested in the process of making the pieces, while others are more interested in the end product. The possibilities are many, whether you want to make a small coffee table or a large structure. For this project,…

Carving Locust Wood | What Pros Should Know

Last updated on October 18th, 2022 at 08:20 pmLocust wood is a type of wood that has a fascinating look, feel and smell. This wood is very light and not very durable. Locust is a trendy choice among people who want easy-to-carve wood. The locust tree’s linear leaves are often confused with those of the…

Carving Kauri Wood | The Foolproof Guide

Last updated on October 18th, 2022 at 08:06 pmThe Kauri is the largest and most majestic of New Zealand’s native trees. The best-known stands of old-growth kauri are in the Waitakere Ranges. ​Carving Kauri Wood is an ancient art of woodworking. It works well on large trees, but you can also use it on smaller…

Carving Kiln-dried Wood | The Smart Guide

Last updated on October 18th, 2022 at 02:33 pmIf you are flirting with carving kiln-dried wood, you are not alone. It is one of the most commonly used materials in the woodworking world. It’s a great alternative to greenwood because it’s a relatively soft wood with a fine surface and is easy to work with….

Carving Horse Chestnut Wood | The Curious Guide

Last updated on October 17th, 2022 at 09:22 pmHorse Chestnut wood is a beautiful, desirable hardwood for many different reasons, and it’s quite popular in decorating, furniture making, and even musical instruments. If you are interested in horse chestnut wood, you might be asking yourself why you should carve your horse chestnut trees. What is…

Carving Greenwood | A Detailed Guide

Last updated on October 17th, 2022 at 09:20 pmGreenwood carving Have you ever heard of the art of carving green wood into beautiful pieces of furniture? That’s the subject of the next post. So, back to basics, let us look at the three basic parts of a piece of greenwood furniture. In the past, I…