September 15, 2008
Whittling: What It Takes To Become A Whittler
Whittling has been around for many hundreds of years. All the way back to the days of cavemen. One could say that it is because we began to whittle that technology began. It was the shaping of wood, after all—after the discovery of sharp edges—that sparked human imagination to make carts, cooking implements and clothes, weapons for hunting and methods of food gathering. Who would’ve thought?So you want to whittle wood. Good for you. Whittling is the simple removal of pare shavings or cutting small bits from a piece of wood with a knife. No more, no less. So what does it take to become a good whittler?To become a good whittler, you’ll need to know several things. How to choose the correct type of wood for a particular type of knife is what you’ll need to know. You’ll want to know some basic whittling techniques and just a bit about maintenance and storage.Choosing the Wood.◦ Soft woods are best for whittling. Pine cuts very easily but isn’t able to hold detail well. Basswood and Balsa are also very popular.◦ Birch, cedar and maple aren’t considered […]
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