Lumber Production Lumber is the product of the sawmill and ordinarily is not manufactured further than by sawing. It is produced in varying sizes, the usual approximate dimensions being about 3/4″-4″(2–10 cm) in thickness, about 3″ (8 cm) and greater in width, and about 6′-20′ (2–6 meters) in length. The conversion of logs to lumber involves breakingContinue reading “Lumber Production”
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Six Reasons Why New Carvers Quit
Six Reasons Why New Carvers Quit 1. Using dull tools Working with dull tools is one of the most common mistakes new wood carvers make. Using a dull carving tool can not only be frustrating, but it can also be dangerous. Dull tools require more pressure to be applied to them, which can causeContinue reading “Six Reasons Why New Carvers Quit”
Five Best Oil Finishes
Five Best Oil Finishes Oil finishes are commonly used on wood furniture and kitchen utensils. Generally speaking, oil finishes are eco-friendly, food-safe, and non-toxic. They’re also easy to repair and produce a more textured grain pattern than many alternatives. They tend to be considered a more traditional finish, as oils have been used as woodContinue reading “Five Best Oil Finishes”
Halloween, Jack-O-Lanterns & Wood Spirits
Due to technical difficulties experienced yesterday, Wood Chip Chatter is being published a day late. I apologize for any inconvenience. This month (October) is my annual Halloween Special issue where I’ll be telling some Halloween and Wood Spirit stories. Long-time subscribers may have seen a couple of these but I’m posting them again for theContinue reading “Halloween, Jack-O-Lanterns & Wood Spirits”
Wood Properties of Black Walnut
WALNUT, BLACK Juglans nigra (Juglans – the classical Latin name for walnut, meaning Jupiter’s nut; nigra – black) Black walnut has long been considered one of the most desirable woods of this country, not only because of the beautiful wood of various figures that the tree produces, but also for the food value in theContinue reading “Wood Properties of Black Walnut”
“2024 Woodcarving Shows & Events”
Remaining Woodcarving Shows & Events for 2024 The following is a list of the remaining woodcarving shows & events for 2024. Get out and look for one near you! July 8-12 – Ellensburg, Washington. Northwest Carving Academy at Kittitas Valley Event Center; 10 carving instructors (see website http://www.nwcarvingacademy.com). Email Terry: tbmoss@msn.com. July 13-19 – Creede,Continue reading ““2024 Woodcarving Shows & Events””
Carve an Americana Goose Egg
The patriotic holidays will soon be upon us so I thought this is a good time to present a carving project to help celebrate the occasions. I designed my Americana Goose Egg to be a simple project that can be completed in a short time with very few tools. A carving knife and V-tool areContinue reading “Carve an Americana Goose Egg”
Walnut Oil – Questions & Answers
I’ve been advocating the use of walnut oil on your wood carvings for quite awhile. Most people are not as familiar with walnut oil as they are with its combustible counterpart, boiled linseed oil. Here, then are some questions and answers about the use and qualities of walnut oil you might find helpful. Walnut OilContinue reading “Walnut Oil – Questions & Answers”
2024 Woodcarving Shows & Events
Happy New Year and congratulations! You’ve all made another trip around the sun and 2024 is here! I hope you all had a very pleasant holiday season, and now it’s time to get back down to business. As I usually do at the beginning of each new year I will start off this month withContinue reading “2024 Woodcarving Shows & Events”
Wood Properties of Red Oak
Wood Properties of Red Oak OAK, NORTHERN RED Quercus rubra (rubra – red) Northern red oak is known also as CANADIAN RED OAK, GRAY OAK and RED OAK. This tree grows across the mid-eastern part of southern Canada and the eastern section of the United States as far south as Alabama and Arkasas, and itContinue reading “Wood Properties of Red Oak”
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