This is a brief introduction to "Carving a Concave Shell with 'V' Radials."
This lesson shows how to carve a concave shell, a central detail on a Thomas White desk from the 1760s. This shell has a unique, double "V" cut radials incorporated in the design.
- Lesson Contents: 2 episodes; template, tool list, and photo in Episode 1
- Type of Wood: Mahogany
- Size: 5"w x 3-1/4"h x 1"d
- Tool List: 3mm v-chisel; 6mm v-chisel; #3, 6mm; #3, 8mm (can use the #3, 6mm instead); #3, 12mm; #4, 22m; #5, 14mm; #8, 6mm; #8, 10mm; #10, 5mm; #11, 3mm (optional); #6 12mm (used once)
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Casting Available: Having a 3-D reference is tremendously helpful and allows you to get an accurate assessment of the carving's size, shape, and depth.
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Hi Mary,
Great display of working with a vertical grain and multiple cut design. Always love watching you work your magic in wood.
I printed the pattern and was looking at the three radius’s. I believe the arrows are pointing to the incorrect lines. R 2-3/16 should be the outer radius then 2” for the middle and 1-7/8” for the innermost radius. I laid in out on a piece of paper to make sure it worked.
Let me know if I’m looking at it correctly.
As always great being able to follow you with your videos.
Bert Holden
Thank you! I will check the template.