The Complete Guide to Chip Carving

Review

“Barton needs no introduction, he is among the best-known carvers in the world… His skill is astonishing.”  —Library Journal  (review of Chip Carving)

A beginner’s guide from the world’s most renowned chip carver! Wayne Barton—author of Chip Carving and Art of Chip Carving—presents what is unquestionably the finest guidance ever for the novice. He has been the driving force behind the craft’s resurgence, and his technical knowledge, design skills, and ability to instruct remain unequalled. One by one, with the aid of color photographs, he covers tools and materials, the best woods, holding and sharpening chip carving knives, and laying out and transferring patterns. Borders, grids, rosettes, free-form design, positive image design, and lettering all receive separate, in-depth chapters, as does Barton’s special, time-tested hints.

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PFEIL

Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are “Swiss Made.” Swiss Made implies reliability and precision. Pfeil carving is undoubtedly the finest carving tool on the market. Pfeil carving tools are second to none in terms of manufacturing quality and durability. The superb quality of our exclusive “Swiss Made” tools is also available to chip carvers. These knives are designed especially for chip carving, but are also useful for whittling, carving and even layout work. Forged of special alloy tool steel, blades hold their edge longer than most other knives of this type. Pre-sharpened for immediate use. Overall lengths between 5-1/4″ to 7-1/2″. Rc 57-60 hardness.

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12'' Incra Centering Rule

Find the exact center of any workpiece up to 12″ wide. Has a built-in protractor, too. Laser cut slots are incredibly precise, and allow you to make your mark with a mechanical pencil in the slot.

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12'' Incra Centering Rule

Find the exact center of any workpiece up to 12″ wide. Has a built-in protractor, too. Laser cut slots are incredibly precise, and allow you to make your mark with a mechanical pencil in the slot.

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12'' Incra Centering Rule

Find the exact center of any workpiece up to 12″ wide. Has a built-in protractor, too. Laser cut slots are incredibly precise, and allow you to make your mark with a mechanical pencil in the slot.

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12'' Incra Centering Rule

Find the exact center of any workpiece up to 12″ wide. Has a built-in protractor, too. Laser cut slots are incredibly precise, and allow you to make your mark with a mechanical pencil in the slot.

(more…)

12'' Incra Centering Rule

Find the exact center of any workpiece up to 12″ wide. Has a built-in protractor, too. Laser cut slots are incredibly precise, and allow you to make your mark with a mechanical pencil in the slot.

(more…)

12'' Incra Centering Rule

Find the exact center of any workpiece up to 12″ wide. Has a built-in protractor, too. Laser cut slots are incredibly precise, and allow you to make your mark with a mechanical pencil in the slot.

(more…)