/r/Woodcarving
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This is a subreddit for all things woodcarving. Post new projects, tutorials, patterns, or questions regarding tools, techniques, and anything else woodcarving-related.
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Monthly Themes
January 2015 Theme- Dinosaurs or mythological creatures
December 2014 Theme- Gift/winter holiday
You can see all past monthly themes in the wiki
/r/Woodcarving
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My carving story #11 - I made a chess bishop, so I guessed I could make a humble friar too
06:06 UTC
My latest piece. 2 hours from start to finish.
02:29 UTC
Updated fishing astronaut
After about a month I can safely say I'm finished
17:50 UTC
It's a bit rustic, a sign that I made for my son.
13:20 UTC
Needs some color, any suggestions?
12:55 UTC
Handmade
Frame wooden clock
10:55 UTC
My carving story #10 - whittling was fun, so made a larger project (board not mine)
05:19 UTC
A feather from green hazel, what do u think? Greetings M
05:11 UTC
rabbit
02:24 UTC
Can anyone here tell me what type of hardwood I have…I need some replacement pieces due to water damage
01:18 UTC
started carving but feeling discouraged
I got a beginners kit until I figure out if I really want to keep with it. I was so excited to start, but I feel like I have to use all of my strength to make one small cut. I’ve tried sharpening my tools with a leather strop, but it doesn’t seem to make a difference. I have basswood to start with.
I was really excited and now I’m just sad. does anyone have any ideas on what my problem could be?
23:42 UTC
Sycamore bowl finish
I'm pretty new to bowls and finishes in general just looking for some advice for a food safe finish that will keep the light color but help the grain pop
23:04 UTC
Found this on the beach washed up Scotland anyone any ideas where it could have came from??
19:27 UTC
Chaste Heart of Saint Joseph.
These three carvings are part of a prayer kneeler with a Holy Family theme.
They are about 6 inches in diameter. Just curious about how long these types of carvings take other folks (I don’t personally know ANY other wood carvers).
These are carved in a relatively soft curly maple and each one took about 8 hours. Thanks!
16:52 UTC
Beginning knife and gouge set - seeking feedback and recommendations
Just purchased a few tools from flexcut and Pfeil to enter the world of woodcarving. I’m wondering if the setup I have is sufficient for entry level relief and round carving. I may dabble in chip carving but I’d like to work towards making sculptures. Should I consider adding any other tools for now or is this a good place to start?
Tools include:
Pfeil: 12mm #1 Double Bevel Gouge, a 10mm #7 Gouge and an 8mm #12 V-Parting Tool
Flexcut: typical 3 knife starter set (rough, detail, and cutting blades)
I also have a larger mora that’s not pictured and a ton of higher quality files of varying sizes/shapes.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
16:29 UTC
Biggest carving I’ve done yet, basswood finished with tung oil and finishing wax.
14:41 UTC
Handmade ring from pine wood
09:45 UTC
My carving story #9 - then moved houses and had no space for carving, so picked up whittling, here's my first whittle
09:21 UTC