Band Saw Safety Twelve tips to help make working with your band saw safer 1. Make all adjustments while the saw is at rest. Set the saw guide so that it is about 1/4″ above the work. 2. People who might be watching the work should not be allowed to stand at the right ofContinue reading “Band Saw Safety and Repairs”
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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”
How to Measure and Use a Cane
How to Measure and Use a Cane How to Determine Proper Cane Height and Length Before you start using a cane or walking stick it is important to measure it to find your proper cane height so it is the right length for you. These factors should be considered up front before you start makingContinue reading “How to Measure and Use a Cane”
Learn Through Experimentation
I‘ve been carving for close to 60 years now and I’m still learning. That’s the thing about carving, you never stop learning. The more you look around, the more you find new ways of doing things, whether it’s how to carve eyes or how to antique your carvings. There’s always something out there that youContinue reading “Learn Through Experimentation”
“2023 Woodcarving Shows & Events”
Remaining Woodcarving Shows & Events for 2023 The following is a list of the remaining woodcarving shows & events for 2023. Get out and look for one near you! June 1-3 – Clayton, Indiana. Central Indiana Woodcarvers Roundup at Martha’s Orchard; 9-5 daily. $15 preregistered; $20 at the door. Bob Woodruff (317) 459-4454. June 2-4Continue reading ““2023 Woodcarving Shows & Events””
Illustrated Guide To Carving Tree Bark
Illustrated Guide To CARVING TREE BARK by Rick Jensen and Jack A. Williams A Book Review The “Illustrated Guide To CARVING TREE BARK” is the most comprehensive book on cottonwood bark carving I have ever seen. Published in 2004 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company this 75-page guide is chock full, from cover to cover, withContinue reading “Illustrated Guide To Carving Tree Bark”
Wood Properties of Cottonwood
COTTONWOOD, EASTERN Populus deltoides (Populus – ancient Latin name; deltoides – triangular in reference to the leaf shape) This tree is known also by several other names, including ASPEN COTTONWOOD, CAROLINA POPLAR, RIVER POPLAR, WATER POPLAR, YELLOW COTTONWOOD. The tree grows to a height of 100 ft. or more, with a diameter from 5 toContinue reading “Wood Properties of Cottonwood”
Making Emblems & Logos For Wood Carvings
We all love wood carving but most of us all hate painting. I think part of the reason why is because we are not good at it. Painting is an art form of its own and just like wood carving it takes a lot of practice to get good at it. The area of paintingContinue reading “Making Emblems & Logos For Wood Carvings”
Basic Knives for Beginning Whittlers
Basic Knives for Beginning Whittlers Whittling with pocket knives Before I got my first whittling knife I used my pocket knife, which, so long as it was sharp, did a great job. Throughout whittling history, whittlers used pockets knifes and some still choose them over specialized whittling knives. For me, the main benefit is that theyContinue reading “Basic Knives for Beginning Whittlers”
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