Woodcarving Basics: Scallop Shell Layout

Woodcarving is often a skill many woodworkers avoid because they believe it costs too much to get started, or it relies heavily on their ability to draw. Neither assumption is correct.
With a small group of carving gouges and a few simple layout tools, you can easily begin adding carved elements to your work with just a little practice.
In part 1 of this series, I identify the carving tools I use most and show you how to layout a scallop shell. You can sketch the whole thing freehand if that's your jam, but I give you easy to follow instructions and dimensions so you can draw a perfect scallop shell using layout tools you may already have.
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[@krisgreen811]

Excellent job demonstrating the use of tool doing the project. Thanks.
I also appreciate your willingness to share your opinions on the tools that are truly needed to get started 😀

[@curiousgeorge555]

thank you!

[@jodyrohde6938]

Nice demonstration and instruction of how to lay out the scallop shell design. Thanks.

[@Finewoodworkingofsc]

Exceptional video, Chuck. Very informative.

[@doublebulbing]

you are really a great teacher

[@orelygarcia]

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