Letter Carving Step-by-Step
The art of carving incised lettering is both a valuable skill for a professional woodworker and an instructive practice for beginners.
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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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Whether you are looking to add a detail to a box or chair, or embark on a full-fledged woodcarving adventure, your journey begins with knowing the tools you will need.
Read moreWorkshop tip: Foam strips secure chisels and gouges
Strips hold files, rasps, rifflers, chisels, gouges, and other slim hand tools.
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