You still have a couple weeks to finish your holiday shopping before its officially "last minute". Don't panic yet! We have some great gifts for the woodworker in your family. Whether you're buying a present for an experienced carver or for a beginner, this list has something the creatively inclined will be sure to love. The awesome thing about these holiday gift ideas is that each one of them will last a lifetime if taken care of. Enjoy, and happy holiday shopping! 12-Piece Foundation Wood Carving Tools Set - $112.95 Give the gift of a new hobby (or make someone who already loves woodworking really, really happy). This set has the 12 essential tools a carver needs to start any carving project, from an...
"Always have Band-Aids handy" was one piece of advice a woodcarver told me. Woodcarving can be a rewarding, relaxing, even therapeutic hobby. But that doesn't mean there won't be an occasional slip-up, and when you're working with sharp carving knives or gouges, the results are bloody. Regardless of whether you are a beginner wood carver or a seasoned veteran, mistakes - and the cuts that come with them - happen. Some woodcarvers wear protective gloves, but many don't. Why? Because while they improve safety, they limit dexterity. A lot of the cut resistant gloves available are stiff. They make carving or whittling difficult. We set out to find a pair of safety gloves that solved that problem. And I think...
You've decided you want to try your hand at woodcarving. Maybe its the idea of creating something awesome out of a simple block of wood, or the appeal of making handmade gifts for your friends and family. Or you could just have some free time and a few tools laying around, and you'd like to try something new. Whatever the reason, the first step for a beginner woodcarver is to figure out exactly what type of woodcarving they want to do. In this article, we'll cover a few types of hand carving: What we like about each type of carving The Pros and Cons of each type of carving After reading this, hopefully you'll be able to make a more informed...
Chainsaw carving by @av_carvings In the woodcarving world, chainsaw carving compares with other types of carving like Goliath compared to David. Chainsaw carving is bigger, bolder, and more dangerous. It’s also much newer than chip carving, relief carving or other kinds of wood carving. Let’s explore the details of this unique type of carving. History of chainsaw carving Chainsaw carving began in the U.S. in the 1950s. Ben Murphy and Ken Kaiser pioneered the craft and began distributing their pieces. Interest in chainsaw carving grew slowly until the 1980s. Then the craft jumped in popularity thanks to the publication of a handful of books about chainsaw carving and the creation of several chainsaw carving festivals and competitions. Men and...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Child Is The Curriculum (@thechildisthecurriculum) This is part 3 of a 5 part series that Schaaf Tools has done in collaboration with Annie Haas. Our goal is to give parents a few tools to encourage their kids to begin creating something with their hands. If you haven't read our interview in part one, or watched video 1, please check out the links below. Part 1: Interview with Annie Haas Part 2: Video - Safety and the young child Part 3: Video - Books to start with Part 4: Video - Tools you need Part 5: Video - Why Woodworking? Books Mentioned: Play the Forest School Way by Peter...
