The following is a tutorial on how I carve a Moravian star ornament. Some of you may have already seen it when it appeared on my Instagram page @carverbobk during April 9-14. I am posting it again here on my blog for the first time. I hope everyone enjoys it and carves along with it!Continue reading “Tutorial – How To Carve A Moravian Star Ornament”
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Wooden Spoons
The word spoon is derived from an ancient word meaning a chip of wood or horn carved from a larger piece. Wooden spoons were easy to carve and thus inexpensive, making them common throughout history. Spoon History The Iron Age Celts (C. 250BC) of Britain used them and this is evidenced by an example of a smallContinue reading “Wooden Spoons”
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”
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?”
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Here is a simple but useful bandsaw repair tip! New 10″ Rikon Bandsaw How to adjust the blade alignment (tracking) on your Bandsaw The “tires” on bandsaw wheels can be critical for proper tracking. Have you changed them in recent years? There should be a slight crown to the tire which draws the blade towardContinue reading “Welcome to my blog!”
Wood Chip Chatter 