[Woodcarver] question about relief carving

[C. F.]

Hi all - I am new to carving, however, I feel pretty
sure my problem is not a new one.

I am carving a scene with deer on a piece of butternut
for the back of a bench.   Anytime I get near the tip
of an antler for the stop cut the top 1/16th or so of
the wood chips off.   Is there a way to avoid this
other than making every deer in the picture be a doe?

Is it something I'm doing wrong, or is this a
characteristic of this wood because of the grain and
therefore something I'll have to live with?

Thanks in advance.  I've been watching the list for a
couple weeks, and am learning a lot.  

Cathie
Massachusetts


		
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