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Paintbrush Care for Carvers

Paintbrush Care for Carvers

Learn to select, clean, and store your brushes like a pro By Betty Padden Selecting paintbrushes can be a daunting task given the array of choices, but knowing the basics can make a world of difference! I’m here to break down the different types, shapes and sizes, and their uses. […]

by May 3, 2024 eNews: Strop Talk, Tips for Beginners
Selecting a Carving Knife

Selecting a Carving Knife

It all comes down to fit and steel quality By Lora S. Irish You will notice, as you search for a new carving knife, that there are enough choices on the market to make your head spin. So how do you sort through them all to find the tool that’s […]

by January 30, 2024 eNews: Strop Talk, Tools for Beginners
Using a Carver’s Arm

Using a Carver’s Arm

How—and why—to attach a project to a carving arm By Laverne “Sid” Sidler Using a carving arm has real advantages. You will reduce the risk of cutting yourself; have both hands free to control the tool, resulting in higher-quality results; be able to position the work to make difficult areas […]

by December 13, 2023 eNews: Strop Talk, Shop Tips
Painting Supplies

Painting Supplies

Accessories to help you paint successfully by Vicki Rhodes Everyone knows that you need paint and paintbrushes to paint. However, there are a variety of other useful items to make the experience more efficient and enjoyable. The following items are the ones I find most beneficial. Once you have have […]

by September 26, 2023 eNews: Strop Talk, Tools for Beginners
Building a Carver’s Frame

Building a Carver’s Frame

Shop-made holding fixture allows you to carve anything outdoors By Ralph Beam Illustrations by Paul Modlin  I wanted to carve outside in nice weather but needed a way to secure the blanks in a unit light enough to move from the yard to the garage. I read an article about […]

Power Carving Manual 2023 Volume 5

Power Carving Manual 2023 Volume 5

Power Carving Manual, a special issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is not a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com or 1-800-457-9112. Scroll down for a sneak peek! Getting […]

by June 15, 2023 Special Issues
Product Review: The Only Power Carver You’ll  Ever Need

Product Review: The Only Power Carver You’ll Ever Need

The new Foredom K.1060 delivers both power and precision—at a friendly price By Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated $579 at Foredom.net or check your local woodcarving supplier Most power carvers use flexible shaft tools to make rough cuts and then add fine detail using micromotors with small bits, units that combine a […]

by June 15, 2023 Product Reviews, Special Issues
Custom Paint Rack

Custom Paint Rack

Size this basic design to fit your workspace By Steve Russell Organize your paint collection with a rack made to suit your needs. This multilayered design with a clear front gets paint bottles up off the bench, moves them closer to eye level, and doesn’t take up much space. You […]

by March 2, 2023 eNews: Strop Talk, Shop Tips
On-The-Go Carving Desk

On-The-Go Carving Desk

Quick & easy plywood box protects your tools and contains your chips By Tom Noller  I like to take small projects with me when I travel, so I designed and built this combination travel tool carrier and lapboard. It not only holds projects, tools, and reference material, but also collects […]

by December 1, 2022 eNews: Strop Talk
Get a Re-Grip!

Get a Re-Grip!

Add comfortable handle covers to carving tools in just seconds By Bob Duncan See the review in the winter 2019 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated Three sizes: MSRP: $10.99 (small), $11.99 (medium), $12.99 (large); re-grip.com Re-grips are versatile handle covers that take the place of tape that carvers often apply to […]

by December 10, 2019 Product Reviews