Yep, i agree too. Nice video, good demo of the use of the V tool, and post video voice is great. You have time to clearly present your thought process prior to cutting as well as during the cut.
Thanks for turning me on to Deepwoods Ventures knives! I got my basic one today and it's AWESOME. Just a whole new ballgame for me. I can't believe my basic scalpel model was about $25.
One thing that helped me a lot when it came to eyes,mouth even expressions,was first to do them in modeling clay . Nothing fancy just the tinted bars that you can get from wal-mart. Then bend paperclips with needle noses,and also cut toothpicks with fingernail clips so they act as V cuts,gouges,and fishtails. That way if you're not happy with the results you can do it over,and over again until you are. The clay can be kept in a airtight container for a months perhaps longer until you need it again. It will save a lot of time,and money by working on the clay first if you're unsure about your cuts.
Very Helpful video. smooth flow and well organized. Nice job describing the tools you were using and why. Ordered a new knife. I doubt it will help me carve like that.
So awesome. What a great idea, really breaks from the norm as far as the standard wood spirit goes. Mine ended up going a more viking route when watching your video. Cant wait to start again!
I Love your videos bro. It almost feeling kinda like i know You after watching some hours.. i Love how You Keep it pedagogik and simple for all of US newbies
Tito Perez thankyou so much! I appreciate your reaching out. You can always email me with questions or progress pics or life questions or complaints. One love Daniel
I'm been waiting to learn how to do stuff like this. I want to tell you out of everyone I've watch you are step by step on everything thanks for your videos please keep shooting videos
+Sian Ishmael glad to hear you are inspired! usually the fingers don't come all the way off....but the cuts are no joke. get a cheap glove for your left hand (if you are right handed) and you'll be saved from allot of cuts.
Thank you for giving me encouragement ..I've always wanted to get into carving I draw and art has been my thing ..hand carving has always been a desire I've had for years Now that I'm older now I'm challenged by my own mind.more than ability. The ? too old to begin is what I need to stop asking
Daniel, I've enjoyed watching your carving videos. You have an enjoyable video style and make it easy to pick up a lot of good carving tips. I've been through a couple of supposedly popular and well made knives but after seeing you use the Scalpel, I ordered my own and it's a "Best Value" detail knife in my opinion. Very sturdy and well made and is a real workhorse of a knife. Look forward to more carving videos, especially woodspirit carving and finishing . Keep up the good work!
+Ron Jones hey thanks man. i really appreciate that. made my day. if you like that scalpel try his 'straight detail 1 1/4 inch'. his other knives are forged with thicker rod and although they say they aren't much longer they are much heavier knives. if you wanna save money get it without the handle. i have a video on how to make your own handle and stick it in there. fun project too..gives you a bit of a custom knife.
That was a great tutorial and have only just come across your channel and subscribed. I've filmed a few woodworkers from the UK on my channel and am relatively new myself to wood working, keep up the great work dude ~Peace~
Me ha encantado ver la habilidad y maestría de sus manos. Perdone que no entienda apenas nada de inglés.Me encanta la escultura en piedra madera y muchas y diferentes variantes artísticas. Me he fijado especialmente en como cojía los formones y como hacía tope con dedos y manos. Ha sido muy grato e instructivo el vídeo. Le felicito y aplaudo
Nice sir, ordered a couple knives from Deepwoods, hope to have them next week, also picked up a set of Power Grip chisels, they look well made too, can't wait to give them a go.
Many thanks for posting this most instructive video. Personally I have trouble with sharpening my knives. I would be grateful for any pointers or a video on that subject.
+George Spyrou thanks so much, i really appreciate it. and i already got you on the sharpening, the link is below, please feel free to ask any further questions about sharpening or specific issues. it's tough, it takes time and you gotta have patience and some kind of alternate for when it's not working ( like exact knives) or multiple knives that come sharp. i started with 3 knives and i don't know how i would have gotten by without having the others and one to practice on and.....if you don't want to buy a million expensive knives you can try 'warrencuttlrey' not sure on spelling. they have replacable blades that are a bit heavier than exacto knives. here ya go th-cam.com/video/biV0SBxgsf0/w-d-xo.html
ifonlyful thanks mate. you know this is not the first time i've heard this. and i've never had limewood so i can't really make a comparison. no body sells it here and the few pieces on ebay go for pretty high. For you though, i think it might be worth it to see what shipping would be for a pack of basswood. Someone has to be willing to ship. Basswood is relatively very cheap and a bag of 12 pieces is barely 1 pound...or a 2 or 3 kg...with the exchange rate for you it still might be worth it. the other option is to try and get wood that's not been dried all the way yet. it's way easier and nicer to carve..if you have access and/or tools. thanks again, good luck!
How do you imagine the finished project right from the start? surely you must have a vague idea of how and where to cut during the entire process to achieve the final result? I want to get into carving and I can easily imagine all sorts but it's knowing how to cut to achieve those imaginations!
Very cool. I'm going to start carving, spirit wood always caught my eye, got to love it. My goal , load my house and yard with figures. I will try these knives you suggest.
+Fred Howard thanks! let me know if you have any questions at all about starting out. i have some long winded videos about first cuts with easy access tools. 'lucky clover carving school'
+schpoingle I have a question about wood, I have rain tree I have to cut down, the pieces, sizes should be perfect. I see you mentioned kiln for drying wood, I have a kiln and wondering how long and temperature, higher or low. I'll probably have to experiment. If you know anything about this, any advice would be appreciated.
Schpoingle, if you had some subtle back ground music, your videos would be awesome! You'd be the Bob Ross of Whittling! You have the voice that draws you in!
Gaming Klingon thats how it always goes! Consider making vids though...when you learn for too long without teaching you forget what begginers....or whatever it is you are learning...you start to take it for granted...yo i hate making these vids but people like them...let the next one in better than you got. Take chances. No one will be watching at first. So no pressure. Let me know about bids or whatever and i can give you a soft review or just support before posting....its not easy...or at least for me its not. My mind works to fast to teach to all viewers. Thanks again. Love D
may i ask a question :i started with carving and did some simple maskes but i never could cut with the knife such big pieces out like you. is it the tool or the strengh /experience ? like 2:45 my cuts are mostly influenced by the wood which make them not so clean or i cant even cut in a specific angle. i always do everything like in 4.20
Michael Collins your easy!!! Sorry...uh..yeah..i address that in some other vids..this is deceptive. Mostly i spend hours ruining pieces of wood. This is all edited and selected. You dont see he failures. Hundreds. Thats he fun part. This is just for show and interest to trick people into the horrible starting process of carving...it pays off though emotionally...anyway, thanks. Peace D
I'm still not sure what effect the alcohol has with the wood. I really like your videos, The voice while carving really helps clarify the process. I've seen so many youtube instructional videos with nothing but music, and I never watch them. I'm a fan now! Got the link for the knives, but I really need links for reasonably priced wood, and not just basswood. I've heard poplar, Spanish cedar and mahogany are also good. Suggestions appreciated!
That is one of the best demonstrations I've seen on carving!... Beautifully done... I really enjoyed your 'thinking aloud' and explaining your process. And your interspersed, spontaneous thoughts were so entertaining and refreshing to hear.. I hope you make many of these videos, they are terrific. Thank you for your efforts and best wishes to you in your future endeavours. -- PS. Have you dabbled in 'power carving' (with dremel type rotary tools)?
thanks for the reply...Im going to get some tools and give it a go. I imagine lots of failures.. Ive subscribed to your channel so I can learn.. Cheers
just ordered the beginner set from deepwoods and gave them your name. Curious though, where did you order your other carvers in this video? The u-shaped ones.
Great video man! I don't have any knives. I made my first wood spirit today just using a dremel and a chisel. I want me some pfiel! Thanks for doing a great job on this video. I learned a lot. I wish i could post a pic of my wood spirit for you to judge. It's total shit but i love it.
My first Chinese mystery carving set had 3 knives; one was good steel that I still use, haven't had to sharpen yet and the others seemed like glass lol
Dear sir, This was an outstanding video. Thank you. I have picked up some basswood and some simple knives. However, you were saying that your palm V tool was a little too big? What specific size do you recommend? I was amazed by all of the options on Amazon.
Your carvings are great and use your videos to help in my carving. I'm looking to buy a hand held V tool like yours but I have a $15 budget. What V tool do you suggest for me? Thanks.
+Brandon Dudley (Poleth1984) Brandon I have been doing relief carvings for over 20 years. My sister bought me a set of Flecut knives. They are fantastic!! I have never got to use Deep Woods Ventures knives. Schpoingle is right on, about craft store knives. I have never bought a set of carving knives at a craft store that was worth the effort to carry them to the car. I hope this helps.
So I just ordered the scalpel. What I want to carve is a pipe. I have the pear wood blank drilled w/stem fitted. Trouble is the block is just that so there is no starting at the edge as it were. I am going to purchase some basswood blocks from the local craft store to practice on. My question is how do I carve a face when I have to start on the flat of the block? I take it that it is harder to do, but not impossible. Do you have any tips, videos, etc. for someone who has done no carving to speak of? Thank you
digitaltripper hey there! glad to get your comment and hear you are interested in wood carving. I actually carve a pipe a few months ago...it worked out pretty well. On the pipe stuff...i don't know exactly what kind of pear wood this is or the density or grain...but if its going to be a good pipe then it's going to be pretty hard to carve in a traditional sense. I've had some fruit wood like apple ...and maybe pear not sure...but it the grain wasn't straight and very dense...again..good for a pipe but not great for straight carving. when wood like that cant be worked on with regular hand tools then you get into a whole other world of carving...some of it is power carving...using rotory tools with rasp bits on them. you don't need that because it's a small piece but the hand tool route in that direction is rasps, files and sand paper. you will be able to do some smaller very slowly with a knife or gouge but only after its close to putting details on . rasps are cheap and generally get the job done. i've used dollar stone rasps and they were fine. try not to get too course of a rasp. maybe one with a flat side and one with a curved side. if you already have some files you can use thouse from the beggining but it will be a little slower...other wise, rough it with the rasps, refine the shape and corners with a file and then go to sand paper or try out your carving tools. sometimes getting some moister on tough woods can help tremendously. mix 50/50 rubbing alcohol and water and put it in a spray bottle. spray the part your going to work on and wait a second for it to go sink down as far as you are planning to cut. apply more as needed, it dries quick. the alcohol will leave the wood completely so keep checking smell before smoking it. if you don't have files check the doller store again...or get some jewelry files off of ebay. they are cheap and have different shapes. the cheap ones break easy to be carefull..they're still worth it though. okay on the rest...i'm glad your getting some basswood.. it will really help. on carving from a flat surface i have two videos like that. there's one from a round log..basically flat. here's the link th-cam.com/video/SoWE_uqzuX4/w-d-xo.html there's an older video that is from a block and flat part and has some good tips for dealing with that..it's nota very good video technically, i hadn't figured out clear camera work yet. you want the second part and about a minute in i start the flat face. here's that video th-cam.com/video/SoWE_uqzuX4/w-d-xo.html also, if you have a dremel and maybe even flexshaft then you might was to use some of that for carving the pipe details. if you don't have one there's one made by 'greatneck'. it's like 30 bucks with a bunch of accessories. i'vehad mine for 5 years. most accessories for the rotary tools dont remove a whole lot of wood...but your on a small project so it should be fine... sorry for writing so much..i love talking wood. please send me an email at nosubject13@yahoo.com and ask questions and keep me updated and send pics when your ready. please. i get great full filment from helping peolpe get into carving. and there's so much little tips and stuff that i wish i had had when i started. plus i love pipes and making them and i spent allot of time researching and experimenting making them and haven't been able to share that info with anyone. i wanna know what you learn too...where did you get the pear pipe? you make it or was it a blank? i want one. anyway, hit me up dawg! take care mang.
Awesome video! I found it to be incredibly helpful as I'm just getting into carving / woodworking! Def going to sub and watch your other vids. Keep up the good work!
hah! thanks. it is important to get a good carving knife from a good maker but learning how to sharpen is really hard but important. then...over the years of carving you learn to work with the wood instead of against it. it's a combo of all three i guess. finding a good knife depends on where you live. email me at nosubject13@yahoo.com if you need any help at all.
Hey Daniel. I ordered a pretty slipshod set of palm tools off amazon and needless to say I learned my lesson, you get what you pay for. Unfortunately I don't have all that much money to spend on some high quality v tools. Could you recommend a good size and a good brand to start with? Love the videos by the way.
yeah man, thanks for the comments. on the gouges/v tools; flexcut (cheapest), pfiel (woodcraft), ashley iles (toolsforworkingwood). I've been trying to convince paul from deepwoods to start making palm tools but no luck so far.
thank you very much for your reply, will certainly try to ask if any company will ship, i think it might depend on the tax i might be charged this side of the pond, anyway, i admire your skill and video`s keep up the good work, thank you.
Awesome video. Thank you. I'm wanting to get into wood carving. I have zero experience. I have a few questions: 1) The wood seems to cut so easily. Is that because it's the right kind of wood? Or are the tools just extremely sharp? Or both? It's like you're cutting through butter. 2) How often do you have to sharpen your tools? And do you do it yourself? 3) Because I'm new, with a limited budget (maybe $100-150), what would you recommend I get? A knife like you have and a couple of the "v" and "u" gouges (or chisels - I'm not sure what the right terminology is yet)? Thanks again for a great video.
+Russ Tanner hey thanks for writing. the wood is a soft carving wood and the tools are super sharp and some is experience. sharpening for wood carving is a bigger deal than most think. it's expensive for proper materials and it took me months to get down proper technique and longer to get consistent. All you need to start is a knife, then when you start to understand the cutting of wood and getting it to do what you want, then transition into one or two palm tools. your gonna start emailing me for any questions at nosubject13@yahoo.com, my name is daniel. there's a few options on where to start with knives. you can use disposable blades. a hobby knife/exacto blade will work with fresh blades. the blades are thin so it won't make very deep cuts but it does make clean cuts. i have some long winded beginner videos called 'lucky clover school of woodcarving' or 'how to wood carve and whittle'. I carve with an exacto blade in those videos. you can do that for very cheap for a week or two and then if things go well i can recommend some bigger knives and stropping stuff and sharpening stuff. You do need to get some "Basswood". NOT BALSA WOOD. You can buy this in little grab bags at a local craft store or you can buy very cheap stuff on ebay from private sellers. get these if you want to follow along with my beginner videos www.ebay.com/itm/8-1-x1-x-11-75-Basswood-Carving-Blocks-Turning-Carving-Wood-Lumber-/111838363366?hash=item1a0a15fee6:g:cQEAAOSwf-VWXYTE
hey my man you are very very talented. i just subscribed to your channel.i had to because i know i can learn alot from you.thank you bro. ps thank you for the heads up on the toolmaker.i think im getting two.lol great vids keep em comming.
hello, sorry but I do not understand everything that explain in the video because I speak Spanish, and I would love to know which is the liquid that you sprinkle the wood and for what? from already thank you. Andrés.
Andrés Granja Bianchi ¡ Hola! gran saber de ti! Por favor disculpen a mi español. Soy una zarigüeya sucia grande. mi amigo me enseñó esto cuando conozco gente nueva :) el líquido rociado sobre la madera es una mezcla de alcohol isopropílico mezclado con agua. acerca de mezcla 50/50. Esto evita que la madera arrancando. Hace el corte más suave y más limpia Espero que tenga sentido. por favor no dude en hacer otras preguntas. correo electrónico en nosubject13@yahoo.com. enviarme fotos de las tallas de madera que haces!
Hi there, I've been searching the comments on this video and can't find if you've already answered where you got your v-tools and which kind they are! Thanks for the help!
buy ashley iles or pfeil. if you want a bit cheaper than go with flexcut (also portable). pfeil is on..hmm..woodcraft.com and ashleyiles is toolsforworkingwood.com i think that's right. flexcut is everywhere. good luck!
basswood is probably the most commercially available wood...but as far as a specific source...most craft stores sell it in little grab bags and sometimes larger pieces. There's some woodcarving sites online that sell it and there's also individuals who sell it on ebay. I got these off of ebay..not sure who or if they still sell. These knives from from deepwoodsventures.com/ and they are great knives. on chisels and gouges you gotta buy online. trusted brands are pfiel, ashley iles, and henry taylor. thanks for watching!!
yeah, it get 's overwhelming. I need to have him do a 'schpoingle's picks' on his site. not sure if i use 'the scalpel' in this one but i'm seeing mostly the larger one....which in deepwoodsverntures terms, that's the detail knife. yeah. his knives are super big. that's why i like them though. so you want the detail carver. you want a 'straight blade' (not upswept). You want a 1 1/4 inch blade. that's as long as you'll ever need for most project like i do. if you ever get into spoon carving or something bigger then check out some longer ones. 'the scalpel' is 1 inch but the detail knife is made with really thick steal. it's a beast. if you wanna get two, get a scalpel or get another detail that's upswept. good luck
I am just getting into the art of woodcarving as a teen and I was wondering if you could make a video about the grains and which way you should carve according to the grains
ThePlatinumGaming hey, sorry about the delayed response. just got back in town. in case you haven't found them yet: i get my basswood on ebay. there's a few guys who sell it. look up 'basswood lumber'. they are all good sellers. if you want to know more about the basics of wood carving please check out my 'lucky clover carving school' video series. the first one goes into way more depth about wood grain than you'll ever want to know. feel free to ask anything else, i'll be on the ball next time!
you are the bob Ross of wood carving seriously , thanks for your work and amazing narration
nahh the bob ross of wood carving is doug XD
Simple yet amaizing carving. I made this for my dad as a birthday gift, your video helped a lot. Thank you
I truly enjoyed your narration style which makes this video that much more enjoyable and instructional.
Allen Conrad totally
Yep, i agree too. Nice video, good demo of the use of the V tool, and post video voice is great. You have time to clearly present your thought process prior to cutting as well as during the cut.
Thanks for turning me on to Deepwoods Ventures knives! I got my basic one today and it's AWESOME. Just a whole new ballgame for me. I can't believe my basic scalpel model was about $25.
One thing that helped me a lot when it came to eyes,mouth even expressions,was first to do them in modeling clay . Nothing fancy just the tinted bars that you can get from wal-mart. Then bend paperclips with needle noses,and also cut toothpicks with fingernail clips so they act as V cuts,gouges,and fishtails. That way if you're not happy with the results you can do it over,and over again until you are. The clay can be kept in a airtight container for a months perhaps longer until you need it again. It will save a lot of time,and money by working on the clay first if you're unsure about your cuts.
I really like this carving, you have a real talent, keep it up. I started at 9 years old and now I’m 72. Keep it up!!
Very Helpful video. smooth flow and well organized. Nice job describing the tools you were using and why. Ordered a new knife. I doubt it will help me carve like that.
Thanks so much!
So awesome. What a great idea, really breaks from the norm as far as the standard wood spirit goes. Mine ended up going a more viking route when watching your video. Cant wait to start again!
First time of viewing your Vedio espically your explanation, and your in-depth views on same general information it all rensenated with me. Thank you
I Love your videos bro. It almost feeling kinda like i know You after watching some hours.. i Love how You Keep it pedagogik and simple for all of US newbies
Tito Perez thankyou so much! I appreciate your reaching out. You can always email me with questions or progress pics or life questions or complaints.
One love
Daniel
I'm studying carpentry and I'm always finished first , next time I'm in I'm going to grab some scrap wood and give this a try thanks for this video!
i think this is the best wood spirit video on youtube
peter markoli i know i'm responding a month late but i'm pretty sure this is the best comment i've gotten on youtube. thanks so much man.
I'm been waiting to learn how to do stuff like this. I want to tell you out of everyone I've watch you are step by step on everything thanks for your videos please keep shooting videos
Michael Brown thanks partna. I appreciate you taking the time and thought to say something back. Much love.d
Really impressive, I'm definitely going to get some tools and have a go, I'll probably lose most of my fingers though.
+Sian Ishmael glad to hear you are inspired! usually the fingers don't come all the way off....but the cuts are no joke. get a cheap glove for your left hand (if you are right handed) and you'll be saved from allot of cuts.
U make it look sooo easy.I think I will try carving.
Thank you for giving me encouragement ..I've always wanted to get into carving I draw and art has been my thing ..hand carving has always been a desire I've had for years
Now that I'm older now I'm challenged by my own mind.more than ability. The ? too old to begin is what I need to stop asking
Daniel, I've enjoyed watching your carving videos. You have an enjoyable video style and make it easy to pick up a lot of good carving tips. I've been through a couple of supposedly popular and well made knives but after seeing you use the Scalpel, I ordered my own and it's a "Best Value" detail knife in my opinion. Very sturdy and well made and is a real workhorse of a knife. Look forward to more carving videos, especially woodspirit carving and finishing . Keep up the good work!
+Ron Jones hey thanks man. i really appreciate that. made my day.
if you like that scalpel try his 'straight detail 1 1/4 inch'. his other knives are forged with thicker rod and although they say they aren't much longer they are much heavier knives. if you wanna save money get it without the handle. i have a video on how to make your own handle and stick it in there. fun project too..gives you a bit of a custom knife.
awesome. hit me up on email if you ever need anything at all. my name is daniel. nosubject13@yahoo.com
First video of your's I've watched and I really enjoyed it. Interesting and honest narration. Cheers!
Beautiful piece! Very informatyive video, thanks for sharing!
Scrap wood City thanks!
Fantastic work Schpoingle! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you for today's lesson. I really appreciate your videos.
That was a great tutorial and have only just come across your channel and subscribed. I've filmed a few woodworkers from the UK on my channel and am relatively new myself to wood working, keep up the great work dude ~Peace~
+Zed Outdoors awesome, thanks! i'll check it out.
I just found this video and am so excited to give this a shot! Looking forward to binge watching your videos.
"The alcohol will help a lot" LOL
"It really makes a magical difference."
"You can feel the difference immediately"
Great Piece of work. A Joy to watch. Thank you.
Me ha encantado ver la habilidad y maestría de sus manos. Perdone que no entienda apenas nada de inglés.Me encanta la escultura en piedra madera y muchas y diferentes variantes artísticas. Me he fijado especialmente en como cojía los formones y como hacía tope con dedos y manos. Ha sido muy grato e instructivo el vídeo. Le felicito y aplaudo
+Francisco Jose Ruzafa Caro muchas gracias amigo. Agradezco sus palabras mucho.
Sure make it look easy. Any tips on how yor sharpen the knife? Cuts like butter!
Honing file and whetstones
Also, basswood is super soft.
Nice sir, ordered a couple knives from Deepwoods, hope to have them next week, also picked up a set of Power Grip chisels, they look well made too, can't wait to give them a go.
Gary Graley thanks! let me know if you have any questions along the way.
Many thanks for posting this most instructive video. Personally I have trouble with sharpening my knives. I would be grateful for any pointers or a video on that subject.
+George Spyrou thanks so much, i really appreciate it. and i already got you on the sharpening, the link is below, please feel free to ask any further questions about sharpening or specific issues. it's tough, it takes time and you gotta have patience and some kind of alternate for when it's not working ( like exact knives) or multiple knives that come sharp. i started with 3 knives and i don't know how i would have gotten by without having the others and one to practice on and.....if you don't want to buy a million expensive knives you can try 'warrencuttlrey' not sure on spelling. they have replacable blades that are a bit heavier than exacto knives.
here ya go
th-cam.com/video/biV0SBxgsf0/w-d-xo.html
Woodprix is a solid company with solid woodworking plans.
this looks pretty awesome!
very good video and carving, i wish i could get that basswood here in the uk, the nearest i can get is Limewood and it is harder to carve.
ifonlyful thanks mate. you know this is not the first time i've heard this. and i've never had limewood so i can't really make a comparison. no body sells it here and the few pieces on ebay go for pretty high. For you though, i think it might be worth it to see what shipping would be for a pack of basswood. Someone has to be willing to ship. Basswood is relatively very cheap and a bag of 12 pieces is barely 1 pound...or a 2 or 3 kg...with the exchange rate for you it still might be worth it.
the other option is to try and get wood that's not been dried all the way yet. it's way easier and nicer to carve..if you have access and/or tools.
thanks again, good luck!
Great video & your cats feet in the background are so cute
How do you imagine the finished project right from the start? surely you must have a vague idea of how and where to cut during the entire process to achieve the final result? I want to get into carving and I can easily imagine all sorts but it's knowing how to cut to achieve those imaginations!
Great video,thanks for sharing your skills and talents!
Great carving and narration.
Very cool. I'm going to start carving, spirit wood always caught my eye, got to love it. My goal , load my house and yard with figures.
I will try these knives you suggest.
+Fred Howard thanks!
let me know if you have any questions at all about starting out. i have some long winded videos about first cuts with easy access tools. 'lucky clover carving school'
+schpoingle
Any help would be appreciated, I did buy the two knives from Deepwood. Beginner set with honer.
+schpoingle
I have a question about wood, I have rain tree I have to cut down, the pieces, sizes should be perfect.
I see you mentioned kiln for drying wood, I have a kiln and wondering how long and temperature, higher or low.
I'll probably have to experiment. If you know anything about this, any advice would be appreciated.
If and when you have time could you tell me where I should purchase a good quality beginners carving set?
Schpoingle, if you had some subtle back ground music, your videos would be awesome! You'd be the Bob Ross of Whittling! You have the voice that draws you in!
the430movie thanks! ....and i'll think about the music.
What kind of chisels are you using in this video they seem decent
I sure did enjoy it!
Thumbs up from Spain amigo!
Guillermo Contreras thanks!
Wished I watched your video before I started carving my wood ! Nice video
Gaming Klingon thats how it always goes! Consider making vids though...when you learn for too long without teaching you forget what begginers....or whatever it is you are learning...you start to take it for granted...yo i hate making these vids but people like them...let the next one in better than you got. Take chances. No one will be watching at first. So no pressure. Let me know about bids or whatever and i can give you a soft review or just support before posting....its not easy...or at least for me its not. My mind works to fast to teach to all viewers.
Thanks again.
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Good day, you have a very interesting carving. What do you cover your work? very interesting
may i ask a question :i started with carving and did some simple maskes but i never could cut with the knife such big pieces out like you. is it the tool or the strengh /experience ? like 2:45 my cuts are mostly influenced by the wood which make them not so clean or i cant even cut in a specific angle. i always do everything like in 4.20
you make it look so easy .. Great video, thanks
Michael Collins your easy!!!
Sorry...uh..yeah..i address that in some other vids..this is deceptive. Mostly i spend hours ruining pieces of wood. This is all edited and selected. You dont see he failures. Hundreds. Thats he fun part. This is just for show and interest to trick people into the horrible starting process of carving...it pays off though emotionally...anyway, thanks.
Peace
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Great video, nice explanation on what you are doing. Keep up the good work.
Could you provide a link to the wooden blocks you bought?
Hi! I would love to buy the carving knives from Deep Woods, what size do you recommend for beginners? Thank you so much for all information.
you are a really good wood carver i like your videos
Dougie E thanks so much! i appreciate that.
that's amazing, you really are an excellent craftsman
Murtagh653 thanks. i really appreciate that.
I'm still not sure what effect the alcohol has with the wood. I really like your videos, The voice while carving really helps clarify the process. I've seen so many youtube instructional videos with nothing but music, and I never watch them. I'm a fan now! Got the link for the knives, but I really need links for reasonably priced wood, and not just basswood. I've heard poplar, Spanish cedar and mahogany are also good. Suggestions appreciated!
great video. I wondered where you get the mini chisels from?
That is one of the best demonstrations I've seen on carving!... Beautifully done... I really enjoyed your 'thinking aloud' and explaining your process. And your interspersed, spontaneous thoughts were so entertaining and refreshing to hear.. I hope you make many of these videos, they are terrific. Thank you for your efforts and best wishes to you in your future endeavours. -- PS. Have you dabbled in 'power carving' (with dremel type rotary tools)?
hola buenas tardes, que madera usas ? Buen vídeo !!!
thanks for the reply...Im going to get some tools and give it a go. I imagine lots of failures.. Ive subscribed to your channel so I can learn.. Cheers
You make it look so easy ....
just ordered the beginner set from deepwoods and gave them your name. Curious though, where did you order your other carvers in this video? The u-shaped ones.
very nice work. wich wood do you use ? is it soft or hard wood ?
what was the size of the wood before you cut it?
Great video man! I don't have any knives. I made my first wood spirit today just using a dremel and a chisel. I want me some pfiel! Thanks for doing a great job on this video. I learned a lot. I wish i could post a pic of my wood spirit for you to judge. It's total shit but i love it.
+Larry Ewing awesome! email me at nosubject13@yahoo.com send me pics and any questions.
My first Chinese mystery carving set had 3 knives; one was good steel that I still use, haven't had to sharpen yet and the others seemed like glass lol
Dear sir, This was an outstanding video. Thank you. I have picked up some basswood and some simple knives. However, you were saying that your palm V tool was a little too big? What specific size do you recommend? I was amazed by all of the options on Amazon.
Your carvings are great and use your videos to help in my carving. I'm looking to buy a hand held V tool like yours but I have a $15 budget. What V tool do you suggest for me?
Thanks.
that block of wood its really fun to carve, im learning now using pine tree block lol
what do you think of a brand of carving knives called flexcut? i have a woodworking shop near me that sells that brand.
+Brandon Dudley (Poleth1984) Brandon I have been doing relief carvings for over 20 years. My sister bought me a set of Flecut knives. They are fantastic!! I have never got to use Deep Woods Ventures knives. Schpoingle is right on, about craft store knives. I have never bought a set of carving knives at a craft store that was worth the effort to carry them to the car. I hope this helps.
So I just ordered the scalpel. What I want to carve is a pipe. I have the pear wood blank drilled w/stem fitted. Trouble is the block is just that so there is no starting at the edge as it were. I am going to purchase some basswood blocks from the local craft store to practice on.
My question is how do I carve a face when I have to start on the flat of the block? I take it that it is harder to do, but not impossible. Do you have any tips, videos, etc. for someone who has done no carving to speak of?
Thank you
digitaltripper hey there! glad to get your comment and hear you are interested in wood carving. I actually carve a pipe a few months ago...it worked out pretty well. On the pipe stuff...i don't know exactly what kind of pear wood this is or the density or grain...but if its going to be a good pipe then it's going to be pretty hard to carve in a traditional sense. I've had some fruit wood like apple ...and maybe pear not sure...but it the grain wasn't straight and very dense...again..good for a pipe but not great for straight carving. when wood like that cant be worked on with regular hand tools then you get into a whole other world of carving...some of it is power carving...using rotory tools with rasp bits on them. you don't need that because it's a small piece but the hand tool route in that direction is rasps, files and sand paper. you will be able to do some smaller very slowly with a knife or gouge but only after its close to putting details on . rasps are cheap and generally get the job done. i've used dollar stone rasps and they were fine. try not to get too course of a rasp. maybe one with a flat side and one with a curved side. if you already have some files you can use thouse from the beggining but it will be a little slower...other wise, rough it with the rasps, refine the shape and corners with a file and then go to sand paper or try out your carving tools. sometimes getting some moister on tough woods can help tremendously. mix 50/50 rubbing alcohol and water and put it in a spray bottle. spray the part your going to work on and wait a second for it to go sink down as far as you are planning to cut. apply more as needed, it dries quick. the alcohol will leave the wood completely so keep checking smell before smoking it. if you don't have files check the doller store again...or get some jewelry files off of ebay. they are cheap and have different shapes. the cheap ones break easy to be carefull..they're still worth it though.
okay on the rest...i'm glad your getting some basswood.. it will really help.
on carving from a flat surface i have two videos like that. there's one from a round log..basically flat. here's the link th-cam.com/video/SoWE_uqzuX4/w-d-xo.html
there's an older video that is from a block and flat part and has some good tips for dealing with that..it's nota very good video technically, i hadn't figured out clear camera work yet. you want the second part and about a minute in i start the flat face. here's that video
th-cam.com/video/SoWE_uqzuX4/w-d-xo.html
also, if you have a dremel and maybe even flexshaft then you might was to use some of that for carving the pipe details. if you don't have one there's one made by 'greatneck'. it's like 30 bucks with a bunch of accessories. i'vehad mine for 5 years. most accessories for the rotary tools dont remove a whole lot of wood...but your on a small project so it should be fine...
sorry for writing so much..i love talking wood.
please send me an email at nosubject13@yahoo.com and ask questions and keep me updated and send pics when your ready. please. i get great full filment from helping peolpe get into carving. and there's so much little tips and stuff that i wish i had had when i started. plus i love pipes and making them and i spent allot of time researching and experimenting making them and haven't been able to share that info with anyone. i wanna know what you learn too...where did you get the pear pipe? you make it or was it a blank? i want one.
anyway, hit me up dawg!
take care mang.
Enjoyed this. Thanks for posting.
This is such a good video! Thank you!
All words spoken are true!! Good advice.
Awesome video! I found it to be incredibly helpful as I'm just getting into carving / woodworking! Def going to sub and watch your other vids. Keep up the good work!
What are the best types of wood to use for carving?
What do you use to sharpen that knife ?
WHAT KIND OF KNIFE IS THAT?! EFFORTLESSLY CUTTIN THE WOID LIKE A ORANGE!! IS THIS MAGIC!!!!!😲😲😲😲😲
hah! thanks. it is important to get a good carving knife from a good maker but learning how to sharpen is really hard but important. then...over the years of carving you learn to work with the wood instead of against it. it's a combo of all three i guess. finding a good knife depends on where you live. email me at nosubject13@yahoo.com if you need any help at all.
This is absolutely incredible. Thank you for making this :)
+TwoHeartsLeft thanks mate. much appreciated.
Hey Daniel. I ordered a pretty slipshod set of palm tools off amazon and needless to say I learned my lesson, you get what you pay for. Unfortunately I don't have all that much money to spend on some high quality v tools. Could you recommend a good size and a good brand to start with?
Love the videos by the way.
excelent job and tutorial congratulations.
+Jhonne Kleyton thanks man.
Wow , magnificant work dude thanks for the upload!
thanks!
What was the dimensions of the wood were you carving in?
where do you get these tools? how much do they cost?
Hi brother, I want to know what wood you use. I am from Argentina. A hug!
Where did you get the blocks at
Wonderful video!
Also, any suggestions for finding a good gouge like you have there? Thanks!
yeah man, thanks for the comments. on the gouges/v tools; flexcut (cheapest), pfiel (woodcraft), ashley iles (toolsforworkingwood). I've been trying to convince paul from deepwoods to start making palm tools but no luck so far.
Are you going to sell some of you work like this is my first video I have watched , btw I love the caving very nice style .
Que madeira é essa? Obrigada
thank you very much for your reply, will certainly try to ask if any company will ship, i think it might depend on the tax i might be charged this side of the pond, anyway, i admire your skill and video`s keep up the good work, thank you.
Nice job ! 👍
Amazing art work!!
paulsjunkcars hey thanks, i appreciate that!
Awesome video. Thank you. I'm wanting to get into wood carving. I have zero experience. I have a few questions: 1) The wood seems to cut so easily. Is that because it's the right kind of wood? Or are the tools just extremely sharp? Or both? It's like you're cutting through butter. 2) How often do you have to sharpen your tools? And do you do it yourself? 3) Because I'm new, with a limited budget (maybe $100-150), what would you recommend I get? A knife like you have and a couple of the "v" and "u" gouges (or chisels - I'm not sure what the right terminology is yet)? Thanks again for a great video.
+Russ Tanner hey thanks for writing. the wood is a soft carving wood and the tools are super sharp and some is experience. sharpening for wood carving is a bigger deal than most think. it's expensive for proper materials and it took me months to get down proper technique and longer to get consistent. All you need to start is a knife, then when you start to understand the cutting of wood and getting it to do what you want, then transition into one or two palm tools. your gonna start emailing me for any questions at nosubject13@yahoo.com, my name is daniel.
there's a few options on where to start with knives. you can use disposable blades. a hobby knife/exacto blade will work with fresh blades. the blades are thin so it won't make very deep cuts but it does make clean cuts. i have some long winded beginner videos called 'lucky clover school of woodcarving' or 'how to wood carve and whittle'. I carve with an exacto blade in those videos. you can do that for very cheap for a week or two and then if things go well i can recommend some bigger knives and stropping stuff and sharpening stuff. You do need to get some "Basswood". NOT BALSA WOOD. You can buy this in little grab bags at a local craft store or you can buy very cheap stuff on ebay from private sellers. get these if you want to follow along with my beginner videos www.ebay.com/itm/8-1-x1-x-11-75-Basswood-Carving-Blocks-Turning-Carving-Wood-Lumber-/111838363366?hash=item1a0a15fee6:g:cQEAAOSwf-VWXYTE
hey my man you are very very talented. i just subscribed to your channel.i had to because i know i can learn alot from you.thank you bro.
ps thank you for the heads up on the toolmaker.i think im getting two.lol
great vids keep em comming.
sorprendente, excelente video amigo!
That looks really nice! Which Pfeil V tool is that? 12/8 or 15/6?
great vid and instruction, thanks
hello, sorry but I do not understand everything that explain in the video because I speak Spanish, and I would love to know which is the liquid that you sprinkle the wood and for what? from already thank you. Andrés.
Andrés Granja Bianchi ¡ Hola! gran saber de ti! Por favor disculpen a mi español. Soy una zarigüeya sucia grande. mi amigo me enseñó esto cuando conozco gente nueva :) el líquido rociado sobre la madera es una mezcla de alcohol isopropílico mezclado con agua. acerca de mezcla 50/50. Esto evita que la madera arrancando. Hace el corte más suave y más limpia
Espero que tenga sentido. por favor no dude en hacer otras preguntas. correo electrónico en nosubject13@yahoo.com. enviarme fotos de las tallas de madera que haces!
Hi there, I've been searching the comments on this video and can't find if you've already answered where you got your v-tools and which kind they are! Thanks for the help!
buy ashley iles or pfeil. if you want a bit cheaper than go with flexcut (also portable). pfeil is on..hmm..woodcraft.com and ashleyiles is toolsforworkingwood.com i think that's right. flexcut is everywhere.
good luck!
thank you!
I did it myself with the Woodglut plans. I think this is the best way to find out how to build it.
where do you get the wood?
what knives and tools should i use for basics?
basswood is probably the most commercially available wood...but as far as a specific source...most craft stores sell it in little grab bags and sometimes larger pieces. There's some woodcarving sites online that sell it and there's also individuals who sell it on ebay. I got these off of ebay..not sure who or if they still sell.
These knives from from deepwoodsventures.com/ and they are great knives. on chisels and gouges you gotta buy online. trusted brands are pfiel, ashley iles, and henry taylor.
thanks for watching!!
Where do you get your wood from?
Was that a regular carving knife or a rough carving knife. There were so many when I looked them up.
yeah, it get 's overwhelming. I need to have him do a 'schpoingle's picks' on his site. not sure if i use 'the scalpel' in this one but i'm seeing mostly the larger one....which in deepwoodsverntures terms, that's the detail knife. yeah. his knives are super big. that's why i like them though. so you want the detail carver. you want a 'straight blade' (not upswept). You want a 1 1/4 inch blade. that's as long as you'll ever need for most project like i do. if you ever get into spoon carving or something bigger then check out some longer ones. 'the scalpel' is 1 inch but the detail knife is made with really thick steal. it's a beast. if you wanna get two, get a scalpel or get another detail that's upswept.
good luck
I am just getting into the art of woodcarving as a teen and I was wondering if you could make a video about the grains and which way you should carve according to the grains
ThePlatinumGaming hey, sorry about the delayed response. just got back in town. in case you haven't found them yet: i get my basswood on ebay. there's a few guys who sell it. look up 'basswood lumber'. they are all good sellers.
if you want to know more about the basics of wood carving please check out my 'lucky clover carving school' video series. the first one goes into way more depth about wood grain than you'll ever want to know. feel free to ask anything else, i'll be on the ball next time!
Thanks a lot, this really helps