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If you've ever thought you would like to carve wood...this DVD is for you.
* The anatomy of wood and what are the best woods to carve.* How to correctly carve wood to get clean, smooth cuts.
* How to properly and safely use carving tools to achieve maximum efficiency.
* How to sharpen carving tools.
* How to develop an idea into a finished carving.
* Lots of tips and techniques Ev has learned over his 30 plus years of carving
* Two projects.
(about 210 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on August 24, 2005 in Woodworking::Carving.
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This was a most exceptional lesson on beginning woodcarving. I learned more in the first one hour of this three hour progam than I had in the first two classes at our local community college. In fact, after viewing the DVD I called the instructor and advised him that I would no longer be attending class. Frankly, compared to the information on Ev's program, attending any further classes at the community college was a waste of my time. I was beginning to feel somewhat hopeless until I viewed the DVD. I would give this program a definite 5 star rating and recommend it to anyone who wants to attempt woodcarving as a beginner.
How often do you see a video that goes above and beyond? This is truly a video where I felt that I got more than I hoped. Mr. Ellenwood even gives you his phone number at the end, if you need help. Hows that for standing behind your product! Everything short of the carving tools that you see in the video you can get at his website. All the prices on his website were very reasonable. Makes it very easy for you get started. I also liked that he doesn't shy away from recommending particular brand names of tools. Probably the best video that I've rented so far.
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best, I rate these instructional videos, "Sharpening Simplified" and "Basic Woodcarving," as definite 10's! The level of professional presentation; the clarity of explanation; and the obvious depth of experience make these videos a true value for both beginners and seasoned carvers. They are obviously an accumulation of a lifetime of tried and perfected experiences. You can't go wrong on these titles.
The very best I have ever seen!----------JIMO
I agree with all the great reviews below. Initially I rented this for my husband, but I think I'll be trying my hand at wood carving soon! I was always afraid of the knife and cutting myself. But all the safety issues are covered very well too. Excellent instruction and very interesting and informative at the same time!
Excellent for beginning woodcarver. Excellent info on sharpening tools.
