Complete Beginners Guide to Pen Turning (With Pictures and Directions)
Pen turning is a wonderful hobby that not only allows you to create a beautiful piece of art, but a utilitarian item that will be used every day! I have seen hand crafted, custom made pens easily...
If you’ve never used a strop before, you use it after using a sharpening stone to further align the edge and polish the blade to hone it to a great degree. A strop is usually prepared by loading it...
You've just chosen one of the greatest and most calming hobbies: woodworking. There's nothing like envisioning an image in wood and making it real, but what isn't calming is using the wrong wood to...
Carving, Whittling and Sculpting: Do You Know the Difference?
Everyone has heard of the terms carving and sculpting. Not everyone knows the difference between them, though. Whittling is more uncommon, and I often get the question of what it means. It can get...
The 10 Best Wood Carving Finishes and Sealers (Indoor and Outdoor)
When you finish your beautiful wood carving project, it is typically best to seal the wood from the elements to help preserve the carving and make it last for years to come. I've used a wide variety...
This fun and easy gnome whittling project is perfect for beginners and takes very little time to make. Here is what you will need to make the dog: Sharp whittling knife3" x 1" x 1" block of...
