We’ve devoted several posts to the skew chisel. Why? Because it's an extremely useful and versatile tool that can be used alone or in combination with a lathe. Wood carvers who master the skew chisel find it to be one of the first tools they reach for in their set. Here we'll review what the skew chisel is and help clarify the benefits of mastering this tool. What is a skew chisel? A skew chisel is a hand-held wood carving tool with 2 beveled edges and an angled blade. With one notable exception--the hooked skew--these tools are generally used with a wood lathe to produce turned pieces. Because of this, many skew chisels are sturdy tools with comparatively long...
In this beginner tutorial video, you will learn how to carve an infinity symbol in relief. It is the same basic pattern you could use to carve a Celtic Knot. You will pick up skills from this lesson that will help with any project that involves overlapping parts, where one section goes underneath the other (like a Celtic Knot, for example). With instruction from Randall 'Madcarver' Stoner, learn how to create "over/under' perspective and make it look seamless. Tools Used: From the Schaaf Tools 12pc Foundation Carving Set for Beginners #1S - 8mm Skew Chisel #5 - 8mm gouge From the Schaaf Tools 4pc Fishtail Carving Set for Detail Work- 6mm gouge for detail points Timestamp: [1:25]...
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...
Tell me a little bit about yourself - where are you from? How long have you been doing wood carving? I grew up in beautiful Luray, Virginia, which is nestled just below Shenandoah National Park. As a kid, I spent hours outside and loved using my uncle's scrap wood to build raggedy but sturdy forts. That said I've always enjoyed creating something from nothing and working with my hands. Although most of my family still calls Luray home, I now live and work in Richmond, VA, where I teach special education. I started carving about 4 years ago as a way to decompress and I haven't looked back. What type of carving do you do? I tend to not...
There's a lot to learn from carving letters. This is the first Beginner Video in a series of tutorials that will show you how to carve different letters in three dimension, both concave and convex. Apply the skills you learn in this lesson to carve numbers, other letters, and curved figures (like a snake!). Project Skill Level - Beginner These Beginner Tutorials are taught by professional carver, Randall 'Madcarver' Stoner and Schaaf Tool. Happy Carving! Gouges Used in this video are from the Schaaf Tools 12-pc Foundation Set - Starter Wood Carving Tools for Beginners Profiles used: 1s Skew Chisel 8 - 4mm Gouge 5 - 8mm Gouge Timestamp: [0:54] - Use the Skew chisel to cut along the outline...
