Make a Super Easy Woodcarving Cutout

[@brucekearley8971]

This is very helpful. I am new to using a bandsaw & your instruction on how to cut out a pattern is an excellent demonstration of how to increase one’s knowledge to advance as a carver. Thanks.

[@brucekearley8971]

Thanks for the information on the size of the bandsaw blade.

[@whittler0507]

This is great carving instruction Blake .. excellent teaching

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Thank you my friend!

[@fngrusty42]

My first cut out kind of worried me was Afraid to cut off to much. Glad I tried it tho sure saved a lot of time. Great channel. Thanks

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Once you figure it out, it saves a ton of time! Thanks for taking a look!

[@cornflakeusa]

Nice video, Blake. Thanks for sharing.

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Thanks Davy! Taping it up with clear tape was an ah ha moment for me!

[@janiehall6095]

Thanks for this video blake love it

[@loribrooks6736]

Very helpful Blake! Thanks for another great video.

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Thank you Lori!

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Thanks for the video ! 👍

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Absolutely!

[@janiehall6095]

This was always so confusing to me but u have cleared it up. U have been so helpful to me thanks u blake

[@lunsfordcarvings]

I'm glad it is helpful! Cutting the side with the fewest cuts seems to make the process a lot easier!

[@SewWhittle]

It’s STILL confusing to me. 😂

[@zioraffa]

Very nice

[@rodforcier3661]

Thanks

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Absolutely!

[@rodforcier3661]

Hi Blake,
Before I ask my question I want to congratulate you on you teaching techniques.
The first video I saw about ten months ago was very hard to follow given your camera angle.
All the rest have been some of the best I have ever seen. Clear camera angles, the preview of the tools, your explanations and I guess I should also mention your amazing talent.
My question is somewhat related to this video. When you carve on a triangle, like your Santa Carving, I know that grain runs up and down. Does it matter which way the grain is curved?
Should I cut on the diagonal that has the grain curving away from the corner I want to carve or the other way.
Thanks,
Rod

[@lunsfordcarvings]

I think there is strength in having the grain run away from the corner. Thanks so much for the kind comments on the video!

[@brucekearley8971]

Also meant to ask but forgot on my first comment. What size of bandsaw blade are you using?

[@lunsfordcarvings]

I usually use a 3/16" 4 tooth skip tooth blade. That allows you to cut in the fine detail without a lot of issues.

[@davelevee7385]

Great instruction! You ever hot glue the pieces back on?

[@lunsfordcarvings]

I have hot glued but the tape keeps you from heating up
The glue gun and then carving off the hard glue when finished. I think I like the tape method better, but both works!

[@SewWhittle]

Now I see why people BUY the blanks! 😂

[@angiebell9482]

What width blade do you have on your bandsaw? You can turn corners easily, I think I need to reduce mine.

[@lunsfordcarvings]

I believe it is a 3/16" skip tooth blade. Definitely good to turn corners.

[@williampedersen3270]

Nice video! I've always used blue painter's tape or masking tape. Clear, what a concept! Where did you get the Ryan Olson pattern? I've seen quite a few people mention it lately.

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Check out the video on Helvie’s Facebook page. You will find his video there and a chance to get the pattern.

[@MW-gs3uj]

What size, model bandsaw do you use?

[@lunsfordcarvings]

I use a 14" 28-400 Delta I purchased from Lowes. I highly recommend it for doing your cutouts.

[@ericprice5594]

Great videos Blake! What size of blade do you use in your bandsaw for cut outs?

[@lunsfordcarvings]

3/16" 4tpi skip tooth