[Woodcarver] Re: Woodcarver Digest, Vol 612, Issue 1- how to carve grooves in the bowl

[Alex Bisso]

I am going to chime in here.  If I had that task to do there is no question 
that I would do it with hand tools using a very narrow "u" tool or narrow 
angled "v" tool.  A 60 degree Dockyard micro "v" tool any similar tiny "v" 
or "u" tool would do.  IMHO it is much easier to accurately control a small 
hand tool than any power too.   You just have to pay careful attention to 
the grain and constantly change directions to keep the turns smooth.  I 
imagine that the tip of a fine detailed knife would also come in handy. 
Also, you might be able to match the curve of some "u" tools to the puzzle 
pieces which could help do them neatly.  You might also make a little 
scraper to help clean things up in the end.  Good luck - sounds tedious but 
it should be interesting.
Alex Bissop
Billings, MT