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Carving/Intarsia

Carving and Intarsia from Canadian Woodworking, offers practical tips and proven techniques to help you develop and refine your carving and intarsia skills.

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    Getting started in power carving

    In this video of his February 2025 webinar, Rob Brown provides a solid grounding in getting started with power carving.

    February 7, 2025
    Rob Brown
  • Spoon and Utensil Making Basics

    Spoon and utensil making basics

    Carving a spoon by hand, or even incorporating some power tools into the process, is a lot of fun. You’ll also be surprised at how quickly a finished spoon can be made. Here are a few guidelines and tips to ensure success with your first spoon or utensil.

    April 23, 2021
    Rob Brown
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    7 great knife grips to get you started

    Knives are simple tools that can do so much, but learning the basic grips will ensure you carve efficiently and safely. Grab some scrap and start making some wood chips.

    August 23, 2020
    Rob Brown
  • Power carving wheels for grinders

    Rob Brown, editor of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement, talks about the different cutters he uses on his angle grinder when power carving.

    February 16, 2018
    Rob Brown
  • Power carving a dish

    In this video Rob Brown shows how he carved a solid maple wood dish using the Arbortech Ball Gouge. Read Rob's article in the April/May 2018 issue of our magazine.

    February 16, 2018
    Rob Brown
  • Make a classic fan carving

    In this video Rob Brown shows you how to make a classic fan carving using a router, a host of hand tools – and lots of elbow grease.

    June 2, 2017
    Rob Brown
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    Inset pierced carving

    Adding small, intricate details, like this Japanese wave motif insert, creates a unique piece that you will enjoy for years to come. And the design options are limitless, so you can add something that has meaning for you.

    September 21, 2014
    Rob Brown
  • Fan-Type Carving

    Create a fan-type carving

    There are dozens of ways to make a classic fan carving. This method uses a router to remove most of the material, then a host of hand tools – and lots of elbow grease – to hone in on the details.

    March 23, 2014
    Rob Brown
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    Sharpening Carving Gouges

    Tuning and sharpening your gouges is vital to your success and overall enjoyment in carving.

    January 23, 2013
    Ted Brown
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    Pierced carving

    Add texture and visual interest to your next project with these techniques.

    January 23, 2012
    JASON KLAGER
  • Power Carving

    Power Carving

    Practical tips on power tool carving tools and techniques.

    May 23, 2011
    Conrad Sarzynick
  • The history of paddle design and how to carve one

    The paddle has a deep and rich history in Canada. With National Canoe Day on June 26th, there’s no time like the present to reacquaint yourself with the thousands of lakes and rivers this great country of ours has to offer…not to mention your spokeshave.

    May 13, 2011
    Beth Stanley
  • Know your paddles

    The Canadian Canoe Museum is home to the largest collection of canoes and kayaks in the world, but what good are canoes without pad­dles?

    May 11, 2011
    Beth Stanley
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