Creative Woodworks & crafts 2000-03, страница 94

Creative Woodworm & Crafts.

by Wcs Dcmarcst

A Wood Carving Primer

First of all, I am not a carver! I do, however, remove chips and dust in sufficient quantities to render detail that bears a strong resemblance to something we are trying to sell. Secondly, you do not have to spend several months' salary on carving tools to get started.

My first attempts at carving were with two knives, a hatchet, and four wood chisels. When I began understanding facial proportions, I spent $18 on the six piece set shown. A number of years later, I bought a used Dremel Moto-Tool Kit from a friend. Though i have never regretted buying that tool, it has taken a beating over the years and growls when I apply pressure to it. For this article I decided to give my Dremel a rest and use the Foredom tool to do some of the "heavy" carving.

The Powercrafter is on loan to me by Treeline, "The Woodcraft Specialists" for the purpose of evaluation. As soon as I pay off my last shipment of exotic wood, I hope to have the finances to buy it, even though is a bit pricey and fairly specialized. We have some ideas on its use along with a scroll saw that should create a bit of interest plus a profit. My first requirement in considering a new tool is that it has to pay for itself in a reasonable amount of time, and this one will.

Our carving efforts have pretty much been devoted to Marilyn Carmin's designs for the past several years. They offer a short cut to the beginning carver and allow a lot of latitude in how much detail you want to add. If your initial attempts are going to be with chisels, do not start out with

IS Wood of choice large enough for the pattern and | small enough to fit your saw, and at least 3/4" thick f Temporary -adhesive

I1/16"-Dia, drill bit

Steebar PIT 2 or Olson PGT 5 scroll saw blades Carving foois of your choice {Any beginner's set will have what you need whether it is power or chisels. Your work wili just take a little longer) Assorted sandpaper, 120 through 320 plus 500 wet or dry. Watco Natural Danish Oil Dust mask AND dust collector

My present carving arsenal.