Hi Mary, so if I'm using a v chisel to carve a "snaked" line or groove down the length of a board, like wavy hair. One side of the "V" is always going to be cutting against the grain with the other side going with the grain. Turing around and going the other direction won't solve the problem. Since there are numerous lines close together, Is there a process that minimizes the against the grain pressure? I've only been able to cut a very shallow line with the v tool first and when going deeper, try to put pressure on the "with the grain" side of the chisel. There must be a better way (I hope)
Yes, I certainly did enjoy that video. I liked the first episode so much tonight that I immediately watched your second video. They were great movies to watch tonight! Thank you.
I think this is a good video we did not need to be reminded of donuts and you made me think of the welcome daises but it showed me how to take down the background THANKYOU
Hi Tom,
Quite often people jump into these lessons without seeing the donut lesson so I generally refer to that. And those who have watched it may have forgotten. It's my "teaching" way of re-affirming a very valuable lesson. With thousands of students, it's always best to over-teach than under-teach.
Hi Mary
I’m curious about the flat chisel that you use in this lesson. Except for the fishtail shape, is it ground like a conventional flat bench chisel? I haven’t added one to my carving tool set yet, but I have a lot of bench chisels of different sizes. Enjoying this lesson. Your ability to kind of improvise as you work is pretty jaw dropping.
Many thanks.
Hi Tim,
I'm glad you are enjoying the lesson! The flat chisel I used has only 1 bevel, similar to a bench chisel, but is thinner with an angle of about 23 degrees. Two Cherries has this in fishtail and you can find that at www.chippingaway.com
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