Developing an Easier Font for Chip Carving, Part 1
Yoav Liberman uses a distinctive font, Antropos, to make chip carving letters easier for his students.
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Making Simple Handles on the Table Saw
I recently made a few softwood handles on the table saw using a method that streamlines a simple yet elegant design—handles that can handle a lot. These handles are thick, tactile, strong, and visually appealing. They’re great for pulling drawers ̷…
Read moreHow To Sharpen A Gouge [Video]
Last week, after posting three videos showing my gouge reformation and sharpening process, I decided to compile them into one unified tutorial. In the video, I explain the process and cover how to: Identify incorrect gouge edge geometry Tackle …
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Sharpening Wood Carving Gouges: How I Reformed and Sharpened the Pfeil Chinese Copycats
No one can match Pfeil’s sharpening quality—Pfeil gouges arrive perfectly honed with ideal edge geometry. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case with the Chinese knockoffs I tested. Both straight gouges had longer corners than the middle flute, causing th…
Read moreThe Rise of Swiss-Style Wood Carving Tools from International Manufacturers
Over the last 40 to 50 years, Pfeil (Swiss Made) has become a highly respected brand in the woodworking community, widely recognized as the benchmark for premium-quality carving tools. This Swiss manufacturer produces beautiful and practical carving go…
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