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In this blog post we will explain how knives affect handmade wooden gifts, both in theory and through the experience of practical carving. We will answer this question by looking at the angle of the blade, the bevel, and the thickness. At the end we synthesize all the aspects and give a reasonable recommendation...

When we carve wooden gifts, a good carving knife will be a key tool for anyone to maintain a good experience. Previously, we have shared the types of carving knives and today we will explain about choosing the steel for the blade. The steel used in the knife is also an important criterion for...

When we make wooden gifts by hand, after sawing the excess wood we come to the real part of carving. As the longest and most important tool, it is essential to choose your carving knife carefully. There is no such thing as a perfect knife, but there is always a knife for you. If...

Hi everyone, we've recently received a few inquiries from our fans about what tools are recommended and what are not so good to use when making wooden gifts. In this post we continue with more explanations of tools for cutting wood. Misconceptions in choosing tools Some people use a jigsaw to saw large pieces...

There are several ways to cut large wooden gifts, which can be categorized into hand tools and power tools, so you can just buy tools for different budgets and combinations. In this post we will focus on two types of hand tools, bench vise and hand saw. Vise A vise is a tool that...

This post will explain the construction of wood for carving wooden gifts and show you how to pick the right wood. After learning this, you will have a better understanding of what kind of wood to choose for carving what kind of piece. Basic Concepts All woods are made up in a similar way...

In this blog post we introduce you to the tools and materials used in making wooden gifts, explain their differences and give certain recommendations. It is important to note that the tools we present are only suitable for carving small wooden figurines and are not suitable for large wooden sculptures or other types of...