Fine Woodworking

Carving

Get started carving

December 9, 2022

Whether you are looking to add a detail to a box or chair, or embark on a full-fledged woodcarving adventure, your journey begins with knowing the tools you will need.
A great relief carving for beginners and bosses alike

September 29, 2022

Watch Peter Follansbee carve a diamond and floral pattern in real time
Hand-carving a chair in Cairo

September 27, 2022

Masterful, intricate, ornamental. This chair by Mirna ElTatawy is a love letter to Islamic art history.
Hand-routed lettering

September 16, 2022

Larissa Huff doesn’t let a lack of a CNC machine get in her way. All it takes is a good router, the right bit, and lots of practice.
Reflections on Rococo

August 29, 2022

You might think that there's nothing left for Allan Breed to learn about carving. You'd be wrong.
Greenwood: Carving a wooden cup

April 11, 2022

This cup, with design roots in Scandinavia and Japan, offers a quiet lesson in carving a small object.
Workshop tip: Circular saw sets the shape of a sculpted seat

December 23, 2021

A series of plunge cuts and a penciled layout make it easy.
Book Review: The Handcarved Bowl by Danielle Rose Byrd

November 8, 2021

Danielle Rose Byrd has written a helpful and insightful resource for current or would-be bowl carvers.
Carving with conflict

October 15, 2021

Alexander Grabovetskiy infuses his work with allegory about the conflicts of his life.
Designer’s Notebook: Greenwood utensil design

August 6, 2021

A well-designed, well-made spoon is a joy to use, and that's one reason why Emmet Van Driesche thinks the craft of spoon carving has had such a resurgence of late.

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