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August 29, 2024
How do you know if wood is good for carving?
The board is already on your bench. Six checks I run before I trust a plank with a design, and the one fault that sends it straight back on the pile.
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August 27, 2024
How do you soften wood before carving?
Soaking, steaming and bottled softeners all work for an hour, and all of them raise the grain. What really changes a block is a sharp edge, the species you picked, and knowing which way the grain runs.
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