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Questions & Comments

We have a comment from Bill on: How Do I Know If My Knife Is Sharp? Bill writes: ” ‘Thanks so much, Bob! I am most grateful for your answer! I can tell a difference already. Best of luck with your new blog.” Thank you for your kind comments, Bill.  I’m glad I could help!Continue reading “Questions & Comments”

Questions & Comments

Today we have a comment from garyscarving on:  The Woodcarving Academy  Gary writes: “Thanks for the information Bob and the chatting platform to help us all learn & grow! I have only been carving for a couple of months and enjoying every minute of it. I had an opportunity to talk with Blake landsford onContinue reading “Questions & Comments”

Coming Shows And Events

~~2021~~ July 18-22…Honesdale, PA.  18th Northeast Woodcarvers Roundup at Cherry Ridge Campsite.  Admission free; cost for materials. Contact Robert Muller (570) 470-2736.  rmuller@nep.net.  Website: http://www.cherryridgecarvers.org July 18-24…Crete, NE.  Mid-America Woodcarvers’ Doane Experience 2021 at Doane University, 1014 Boswell Ave.  Registration required.  Contact Rohn Collins (402) 553-6721; rohncollins@cox.net Website: thedoaneexperience.com July 21-24…Fletcher, OH.  11th Buckeye WoodcarversContinue reading “Coming Shows And Events”

Choosing The Right Carving Knife

A proper carving knife is a key element to your enjoyment in wood carving.  The wrong choice of knife can cause you a lot of discomfort, frustration and perhaps be the reason you may even quit.  There are loads of quality wood carving knives on the market today, most of which are made by wellContinue reading “Choosing The Right Carving Knife”

The Woodcarving Academy

The other day I spoke a little bit about online wood carving classes.  Well today I’d like to tell you about a terrific alternative to taking online classes…and that is, watching videos through the Woodcarving Academy. The Woodcarving Academy was established in 2020 as a result of the health concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading “The Woodcarving Academy”

How Do I Know If My Knife Is Sharp?

Today’s question comes from Bill who writes: “Thanks, Bob, for starting this blog!!! My question: When I watch videos of some of the well known carvers doing what they do the best, it often looks as though they are cutting through butter rather than wood. I buy my basswood from the same place that IContinue reading “How Do I Know If My Knife Is Sharp?”

Am I Ready To Take A Class?

Today’s question comes from Dean.  Dean asks: “How can I tell if I have the right level of experience or skill before taking a class?  Do certain instructors focus on certain skill levels?” Just like you’re never too old to learn how to carve, you’re never too new or inexperienced to take a wood carvingContinue reading “Am I Ready To Take A Class?”