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The Best Wood Carving Tools, Guides, Accessories, Woodworking Tips & More

Custom Wood Carving is the ultimate hub for every woodcarver and woodworker. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional woodcarver, you’ll find something here that would definitely improve your works. We’ll provide you with the best tips and hacks on building furniture, wood sculpture, and more! We also have expert reviews and recommendations on the best tools and equipment for wood carvings.

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How To Use A Rotary Tool For Carving

How To Use A Rotary Tool For Carving

How Do Bar Clamps Work?

How Do Bar Clamps Work?

The 7 Best Mini Pry Bars

The 7 Best Mini Pry Bars

How To Avoid Fungus On Wooden Furniture

How To Avoid Fungus On Wooden Furniture

Wood Restoration

How To Paint Raw Wood Furniture: What Paint To Use On Raw Wood

How To Paint Raw Wood Furniture: What Paint To Use On Raw Wood

 
December 3, 2020
by: Alicia Kinsley

How To Paint Raw Wood Furniture: What Paint To Use On Raw Wood Raw wood furniture is furniture that is not finished or painted. Some people love to have a piece of natural wood furniture as it is, while others like to paint it to add character and beauty to

How To Get Rid Of Water Marks On Wood FurnitureHow To Remove Candle Wax From Wood Furniture

December 6, 2020
by: Ryan Jenkins

Watermarks and stains are often present in wood furniture, especially coffee tables. These stains are due to cold glasses, spills, or hot dishes coming into contact with the wooden surface.

How To Remove Candle Wax From Wood FurnitureHow To Remove Candle Wax From Wood Furniture

December 5, 2020
by: Wade WIlson

We often use candles on romantic dinners or simply when there’s a blackout. But sometimes, even if we use a candle holder the melted wax slides down and hardens on our furniture.

How To Remove Bed Bugs From Wood Furniture: Where Bed Bugs Are FoundHow To Remove Candle Wax From Wood Furniture

December 1, 2020
by: Albert Fisk

The following are some strategies on how to remove bed bugs from wood furniture and other parts of your house.

If you find bed bugs in any part of your house, it is time to take action. Gather all the washable items and wash them in hot water and tumble dry on high heat.

DIY Projects

How To Carve A Chess Set A Woodwork Project

How To Carve A Chess Set: A Woodwork Project

December 2, 2020

By: Alicia Kinsley

Wooden chess sets are used for playing while others use it for decorating purposes. High-quality wooden chess pieces are made of exotic wood and hardwood.

How To Carve A Bowl With Hand Tools

How To Carve A Bowl With Hand Tools

December 4, 2020

By: Ryan Jenkins

If you’ve taken an interest in wood carving, you may consider making a bowl a brilliant first project idea. In today’s post

How To Make A Wooden Axe By Yourself

How To Make A Wooden Axe By Yourself

December 4, 2020

By: Wade WIlson

Long before the use of power hammers and drop forges, axes were made by blacksmiths. Making tools is the heart of ironwork in the earliest days, and there is nothing more rewarding than using tools you have made yourself.

Carving Techniques

How To Split Wood With An Axe A Chopping Guide

How To Split Wood With An Axe: A Chopping Guide

December 2, 2020

By: Ryan Jenkins

When you have a stack of logs or fallen trees, you can cut them to make some firewood. But do not cut them as you like. Firewood needs to be sized right for burning; otherwise, your fire will go out too soon or might not light at all.

How To Cut A 60 Degree Angle With A Handsaw

December 7, 2020

By: Wade WIlson

Handsaws make it easier for you to cut precision angles in the woods without exerting too much effort.

How To Adjust A Hand Wood Planer

December 5, 2020

By: Adam Stevenson

Passion for wood furniture requires the right tool in making one like a hand wood planer.

How To Use A Skew Chisel For Carving

December 3, 2020

By: Ryan Jenkins

For beginner wood turners, how to use a skew chisel for carving is probably the most intimidating and challenging.

Wood Carving Guides

Are Electric Carving Knives Any Good?

Are Electric Carving Knives Any Good?

December 5, 2020

By: Adam Stevenson

There are plenty of types of carving knives available in the market. It cannot be very clear to choose which one to use. One of the most convenient types is the electric carving knife.

How To Cut Straight With Hand Saw

How To Cut Straight With Hand Saw

December 2, 2020

By: Ryan Jenkins

While hand saws are simple tools used to cut through various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic, one of the biggest drawbacks of using a regular universal hand saw is that it commonly produces rough and rugged edges that are not attractive at all.

What Is A Rasp – Types and Functions

What Is A Rasp? – Types and Functions

December 1, 2020

By: Ryan Jenkins

If you are new to wood carving, you might come across the question, what is a rasp? Generally, it is a tool very often in woodwork.

Carving Accessories

The 7 Best Tape Measure Holders For Measuring

The 7 Best Tape Measure Holders For Measuring

December 2, 2020

By: Alicia Kinsley

A tape measure holder is another essential accessory to any carpenter or woodworker so that they can store their tape measures in it temporarily when not in use.

The 7 Best Belt Sanders Under 100

December 4, 2020

By: Alicia Kinsley

These days, things are so costly, especially power tools. That’s why we’ve curated a collection of the best belt sander under 100 dollars. They are the finest of the strongest, so they’ll support you for sanding purposes.

The 7 Best Wood Chisel Sharpeners

December 3, 2020

By: Adam Stevenson

Having sharp hand tools is essential when it comes to woodworking. A sharp chisel, for example, is necessary to complete the job with less hassle.

The 7 Best Moisture Meters

December 1, 2020

By: Adam Stevenson

The presence of moisture in your home can be alarming. Likewise, if you have a facility with products that naturally contain moisture in them, having a handy moisture meter can prove to be helpful.

Carving Tools

The 7 Best Cheap Pocket Knives For Many Uses

The 7 Best Cheap Pocket Knives For Many Uses

December 4, 2020

By: Albert Fisk

In one simple purpose, you want to carry a pocket knife whenever you need to work on any activities from boring to gnarly. It may be to skin an elk or cut off fruits from a vine.

The 7 Best Wood Hatchets For Splitting And Chopping

The 7 Best Wood Hatchets For Splitting And Chopping

December 2, 2020

By: Albert Fisk

A hatchet is a robust, thick-bladed, wood chopping tool. It is particularly handy for splitting logs, shaping wood, and chopping bones.

The 7 Best Rotary Tools For Wood Carving

The 7 Best Rotary Tools For Wood Carving

December 5, 2020

By: Adam Stevenson

Details on wooden furniture are the most beautiful aesthetics that one can add in the home or an establishment. However, they are also the most intricate and the most tiring to work in.