WOODCARVING & ACCESSORIES

One Year Later... (rollbamaroll)

_ed. - I've sat here for quite some time trying to find the right words to say about what happened a year ago, but sometimes words don't come as easily as we'd like them to. I finally just sat down and let the words flow with little to no editing._ I remember waking up in the wee hours of April 27, 2011 in Birmingham with my blinds slamming into the windows because strong winds had nearly blown them to the point of being horizontal. It was hard to go back to sleep seeing gigantic trees sway like wheat in a gentle breeze. Things settled down eventually and after briefly returning to sleep, my alarm clock went off. I went ahead to work though and I got the first bit of bad news of the day: my uncle's house was damaged in that round of early morning storms. He was fine, but I hated that he'd have to deal with that problem. Regardless, I was grateful he was okay and continued on with my day. I remember there being a palpable sense of dread at work all day long. Everybody was kind of on ...

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Victorinox 12-Inch Granton Edge Slicing Knife with Fibrox Handle $39.95 Nothing is worse than going to cut with your cutlery, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox beef slicing knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and mod…

Black & Decker EK700 9-Inch Electric Carving Knife, White $12.92 Slimgrip Electric Knife In White. Includes 9 Stainless Steel Blade Trigger Lock Non-Slip Blade Removal Tabs Non-Slip Grip And Flush Cut Blade Design….

Hamilton Beach 74250 Carve ‘n Set Electric Knife with Case, White $14.00 No special expertise is required to cut professional-looking slices, thick or thin, from roasts, ham, turkey, and bread with the powerful 100-watt electric knife in this carving set. Just grasp the handle, pull the trigger, draw the knife in a straight line, and let the two serrated blades, which saw back and forth at high speed, do the work. It’s effortless and safe. The knife comes with a two-pr…

Pro-Quality 20-Piece Diamond-Point Bit Set for Rotary Tool – Glass, Stone, Ceramic $1.10 Professional Quality, 1/8 in. Shank, 180 Grit. Includes 20 assorted shapes covered with diamond particles. All bits have 1/8 in. shanks and come in convienient plastic holder. Excellent for fine detail work, cutting, engraving, carving, touch-up and finishing. Use on wood, jade, ceramic, glass, hardened steel, semi-precious stones and other hard materials….

Black & Decker RTX-B 3 Speed RTX Rotary Tool with Storage Bag $30.24 Includes 3-Speed RTX Rotary Tool with Storage Bag – RTX-B, (5) Accessories, Wrench, Storage Bag, User Guide…

Black & Decker WM425 Workmate 425 350-Pound Capacity Portable Workbench $89.97 The Black & Decker Workmate project center might just be the item you need to make your home shop complete. Its versatility makes it an especially ideal choice for those with limited shop floor space: use it as a workbench, a bench tool stand, a vise, or a sawhorse, then quickly break it down and store it out of the way. Because it’s lightweight and portable, you can move it conveniently wherever …

How to Chainsaw Carve a Bear $16.99 By Peter Wiant. Steve Backus (carver) demonstrates how to chain saw carve a basic bear. He shares tips on types of saws, wood selection, tools and how to use fire to give that cinnamon brown look. Approximately 50 minutes. DVD format….

74097 Fine Craft Saws for Line Carving $6.23 …

The Complete Guide to Sharpening $9.99 Lee, a well-known tool manufacturer, covers the practical and technical information to sharpen tools quickly, efficiently and safely. Descriptive photos, clear line drawings and step-by-step instructions show exactly how to improve the performance and safety of any cutting tool. 255 photos….

Chip Carving: Expert Techniques and 50 All-Time Favorite Projects (The Best of Woodcarving Illustrated) $12.25 Chip Carving will take you on a journey into this old-world art form that originated in Europe and is still thriving today thanks to artisans like Roger Nancoz, Barry McKenzie, Dennis Moor, Tom Douglas, and Darrell Janssen. You’ll discover patterns, tips and techniques from these experts, as well as a beautiful gallery of their work to spur your imagination for your own creations. In this colle…

Chainsaw Carving an Eagle: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide $10.28 Chainsaw Carving an Eagle – by Jamie Doeren and Dennis Roghair – A complete step-by-step guide! Take your carving skills outdoors and discover the potential of your chainsaw. Award winning artists Jamie and Dennis have teamed up to show you how to transform an ordinary log into an extraordinary icon: The American Bald Eagle. Whether you are discovering the artistic potential of the chain saw for t…