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Pattern Located in Full Size I Pattern Section No. IF

CARVE A DACHSHUND

by Ivan Whillock

SUPPLIES

Materials: basswood—one

piece 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" Tools: scroll saw or band saw; carving knife; V-tool (optional); palm gouges (optional) Sealer

Light oak stain Paint Brush Black paint

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This is a slightly stylized carving of a dachshund. The body, ears and snout are a bit elongated, and the feet are a little larger. The carved facets give the dog a hand-hewn look. To ensure strength in the legs, the grain goes up and down rather than across the body.

This carving is made primarily with a knife. However, carvers who wish to add a V tool and palm gouges will find uses for them.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 2. Make a stop cut around the ears. Slant the knife so that the cut angles away from the ears. Do not undercut them at this time. Note: if you undercut a form and then lower it, the form shrinks in size. Also, undercutting weakens an edge. Therefore, undercutting, if done at all, is put off until a final stage.

Step 1. Trace the pattern onto the block. Saw away the waste wood from the side view only. There is no sawing on any other view, although you may wish to make a saw cut between the legs.

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face, neck and chest. Also, begin shaping the back and chest. Make a stop cut behind the front leg before you round the chest.