[Woodcarver] Inspirational Relief Carving - tools

[Bill Judt]

Dave:

The 1"-#3 is sufficient for removing the wood on the large text area of 
the carving.
May I suggest, to make it easier, plough several V-grooves cross-grain 
(from left to right/right to left) on the text area. This creates empty 
spaces which aid in the removal of wood with the larger  gouge.

Hope this helps,

Bill
List Owner

W.F. Judt,
46 Harvard Cres,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
S7H3R1
PH: 306-373-6649
Email: bjudt at sasktel.net
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On Feb 13, 2004, at 11:20 AM, David Andreychek wrote:

> Bill Judt,
>
> I have carved several of your patterns, and am carving your angel
> pattern now, either out of one of your books, or the eagle head in the
> WCI magazine.  I do like your style.
>
> I plan to carve the Fruit of the Spirit pattern in your last book.  It
> measures 17" high by 13" wide.  It is a large tree on the right side 
> and
> top, with most of the bottom and the entire left side flat in order to
> chip carve text on it.  This large flat portion will be reduced 1".
>
> I have a set of 4 flexcut 1" standard gouges.  The one I use most is 
> the
> 1" #3 sweep.  In your opinion, will this be large enough to remove the
> large section of wood, or would it be better with a 1 1/4" or 1 1/2"
> gouge?  I don't need speed, just versatility.
>
> Dave