Woodworker's Journal 1993-17-1, страница 28
Like Having a Lumberyard Right In Your Shop! In The Shop Continued woodworking supply companies. You can also use other woods for carving, but if you arc a beginner, it's best to start with woods that arc soft and have an even grain. Grain simply means the texture of the wood. Each type of wood is made up of microscopic hollow wood fibers. They give each species its individual characteristics such as density, color and hardness. The arrangement of fibers also determines how you shape the wood. The carving tool must be worked in the same direction that the wood fibers overlay each other. This is called "carving with the grain." For example, even with a sharp tool it is possible to create rough splinters when carv ing if the tool is cutting against the alignment of the libers (Photo 17). Instead, if you cut from the opposite direction into the wood, the same cutting edge will produce clean shavings (Photo 18). Carving w ith the grain is mostly a matter of developing a feel for it. even an ear for it. Carving against the grain makes a distinctive crunching sound. Carving with the grain makes a soft whistling sound. Don't worry about trying to figure this out with logic. In lime you will develop an instinct for the correct direction. It's a lot like petting a dog or a cat. One way feels right, and the other direction feels rough (to you and your pet). So get your carving tools sharpened up and gel ready to start your favorite project. Rick and Ellen But: are professional woodcarvers living in Blue Mountain Lake. New York. This article is excerpted from their hook Woodcaning With Rick Butz. Ordering information can he found on the form hound in the center of this issue. IX The Woodworker'1, Journal "All my tools should be this good!"The AccU'Miter* is a professional miter gauge that makes perfect angles easily. Shot-pin action assures dead-on accuracy for common angles -plus a precise protractor scale for ttt^t^^T everything in between! Optional accessories: manual clamp-pneumatic clamp-3/8" x 3/4" miter bar- Call or write for our free 800 006,1 S<lus,r BI«J-Sui,e ^ Columbia, SC 29210 brochure. 1 -800-382-2637 / SC 803-798-1600 Please circle No. 4 on the Reader Sen ur Card. t.'S Pjtrnt #?,nj« ttu. PA N Y Photo 17 Photo 18 NOW! Plane, Mold, Sand and Saw with Infinitely Variable Power-Feed! Put this versatile power-feed tool lo work in your own shop. See how last tt pays for itself ! Quickly converts low-cost rough lumber into valuable finished stock, quarter-round. casing, base mold, tongue & groove... all popular patterns,.. even custom designs! NEW! Variable Feed Rate Now. just a twist ol the dial adjusts your planer from 70 to ov er 1000 cuts-per-inch! Produces a glass-smooth finish on tricky grain patterns no other planer can handle. Phone TOLL-FREE 1-800-821-6651 Ext. PR53 f?%i-l_ WOODMASTER TOOLS, INc" DEpTpRS™ 2908 OAK. KANSAS CITY. M0 64108 | ■ "" YES! Rush my FREE INFORMATION KIT and details on your 30-Day Free Trial Guarantee. i name_ | | ADDRESS_ | | cfty_state_ZIP_ | ^ phone < i-j |
