Carvings

With just minimal tools you can carve a simple wooden spoon. Holding your workpiece in a vise is helpful for carving a spoon. Follow the free instructions at the link to see how it is done.

A replica of the United States Park Service emblem. Possibly useful to carvers. DXF Format. Plan is featured at CAD Files for Woodworkers. Plan Author is Adolp Gwynn.

A replica of the Boy Scout emblem. Possibly useful to carvers. DXF Format. This free woodworking carvers plans and woodworkers projects information is courtesy of the CAD Files for Woodworkers web site.

Here is fully detailed woodcarving tutorial of a Sun Mask for someone who already has some experience in woodcarving.

A 1 page PDF file of an Sculpted Grapes Carving 100% scale diagram featured in Workbench Issue 280 Nov/Dec 2003

Finger joints are used in this project. They are square interlocking fingers that join the corners at a right angle. The top, bottom and sides of the chest are of basswood.

A 1 page PDF file of an Acorn Carving 1/4 scale diagram featured in Workbench Issue 280 Nov/Dec 2003

These symbol-laden love spoons, are ornaments of affection, carved to commemorate important events, from anniversaries to weddings.Usually carved from a single piece of wood.

Saint Nick Cane Topper - Carve and paint this great holiday gift in a weekend by Phil Bishop. Because of their size, cane toppers make great weekend projects. The small investments of wood and time make them ideal for gift giving.

I will show you how to make a wooden spoon out of green applewood. Using only my handmade viking tools.

A spoon shaped by hand from a living tree does more that simply hold food. It pleases the eye and invites use.

A 1 page PDF file of an Scuplted Fish 100% scale diagram featured in Workbench Issue 280 Nov/Dec 2003

Here is an in depth tutorial on how to go about carving wooden spoons, everything from stock selection to finishing.

If you have never tried your hand at carving, this wooden piggy bank project is a good introduction to construction, layout and implementation of hand held power carving tools.

At the link you can download the free step-by-step article and pattern for carving these fun cowboy hat ornaments.

Here are the free patterns to carve this unique double-sided holiday ornament. One side features Santa while the other features a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Chip carving can be learned quickly, the tools are basic, and you can achieve great results in pretty short order. The patterns are available to download in this Online Extra.

Isn't this spoon a beauty! Never thought I would say those words. This spoon was carved from cherry and if you wish to carve your own curvy spoon you will need to click through and follow along with the free step-by-step instructions.