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Here’s a quick and easy carving by Whitesock1 simple enough for anyone, even if you have never carved before. Here is the finished project:
But before you can do anything, there are some essential tools you will need to complete this carving.
A frustrating common occurance I encounter too often was not having proper protection or storage for my wood carving tools, and I’m sure many of you have experienced the same. Unless your tools came with a sheath of some kind then you’re probably aching to find proper safety storage. Carving knives are easily prone to chipping in this scenario.
With a little creativity and access to common household supplies, this problem can easily be offered with a solution. The goal is to secure your blades so that they do not rub against material that can cause chipping.
I wasn’t kidding when I said this was stupid simple, until you purchase or create your own tool catty. For this all you’ll need is:
Pretty self explanatory from the picture, but just to make sure everyone understands the setup correctly:
Cut out a small portion of leather, put leather into paper clip, then fit the knife snug into it. Also make sure the point of the knife isn’t sticking out of the leather so you won’t get pricked.
Then set that bad boy up so it won’t fall over. [Read more…] about 3 Stupid Simple Ways To Store Your Carving Tools
