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The Workbench

Woodworking, whittling, and piles of shavings.

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Lighthouse

Basswood — Whittling knife & sandpaper

Applying finish 95%
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Finished Carvings

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    Little Fox Figurine — Basswood

    My first attempt at a 3D animal. The ears were tricky, but he sits proudly on my nightstand. Finished with beeswax.

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    Simple Spoon — Basswood

    Carved the bowl out with a hook knife. Sanded to 320 grit and finished with food-safe mineral oil and beeswax.

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Tools & Wood Stash

My trusty gear and the wood blocks waiting their turn.

The Tool Roll

  • 80mm Roughing Knife, 45mm Whittling Knife, 35mm Detailing Knife
  • 25mm radius Hook Knife
  • Leather Strop & Compound
  • Sharp Pebble Whetsone (400/1000)

The Wood Pile

  • Basswood blocks (1x1 and 2x2)
  • A piece of fallen oak branch
  • Cherry, Walnut, Mulberry spoon blanks