Carving

What humidity level should wood be at for carving | How to Check

Last updated on March 8th, 2024 at 08:35 pmHumidity level for carving The moisture level in the wood you use for carving is vital. It can make or break your project and affect the quality of your product. I remember trying to carve out a piece from Basswood the first time. I didnโ€™t know thatโ€ฆ

Orbital Sander vs Palm Sander: Which One For What Job?

Last updated on September 22nd, 2022 at 10:12 amOrbital and palm sanders can be used for various tasks, such as removing paint or varnish, smoothing wood, or sanding metal. There are some similarities between the two, but also some crucial differences that should be considered when deciding which sander to use. Orbital sanders are greatโ€ฆ

How to join two pieces of wood side by side for wood carving [UPDATED]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:09 pmHow to join 2 pieces of wood side by side Trying to join two pieces of wood side by side for wood carving can be tricky, especially if you are unsure how to proceed. I remember watching a carpenter I had hired try to do this, toโ€ฆ

How to know if a wood carving is going to split [UPDATED]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:17 pmAre you woodcarving professionally or as a hobby, but you seem to keep getting cracks in the wood? This can be annoying, and sometimes you feel like you need to throw your carving away because it has cracks. But there is a way to tell a mileโ€ฆ

How to repair cracked wood carving [My grandparentโ€™s method]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:57 pmAre you wondering how to repair a cracked wood carving? Growing up, my mother always had a few arts and crafts projects. With each phase, we had to understand what not to throw away or break. Otherwise, you would throw away a stack of paper only toโ€ฆ

Which Power Carving Bits are the most important ones to have? You may be Surprised!

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:42 pmAre you considering purchasing electric wood carving tools? Regardless of how powerful the tool you bought to carve wood is, you will not get far if you do not choose the right chisel to use at the end. This part of the machine will be responsible forโ€ฆ

How to fix a Rotting Wood Carving [3 Easy Ways]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 02:18 pmWondering how to fix a rotting wood carving? Wood carvings have always been an essential part of my community, primarily when the annual town festival was held. The struggle to keep the wood carvings in good shape, even when it rained, has always been an issue. Itโ€ฆ

VonHaus 8 pc Craftsman Woodworking Chisel Set Review [REVISITED]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 02:27 pmIf you are wondering whether you should get Vonhaus wood chisels, read on! Chisel sets for woodworking have become very popular lately. Since it is a hobby that has traditionally been passed down for centuries, many manufacturers are now trying to help various craftsmen perfect their hobbyโ€ฆ.