Wood Carving 101

[XTC5]

He clamps his wood on a board..

[balitigermoua]

this video looks like it was made in 1975 lol

[Mortonc3]

I think I recognize you. Are you from Libby? Either way thanks for the great videos.

[SculptorRon]

@Mortonc3 .... yes, Libby

[Mortonc3]

@SculptorRon I thought so as I was watching, then you said Montana and I knew you had to be from Libby. I grew up there and I knew I'd seen you around more than once. My dad is Red Morton, if that rings a bell. Again, thanks for the videos. I started my first carving yesterday and they helped out quite a bit.

[boombapswag92]

wats up brotha, what type of wood do you use? i wanted 2 try carving a face

[SculptorRon]

I use mostly cottonwood bark that I get in the mountains here in Montana.

[MrGreasypeach]

hey ron i want to get into wood carving but i have no idea what kinds of knife to buy or anything like that. advice?

[SculptorRon]

@MrGreasypeach --- woodcarvers supply has everything you need to get started.

You only need about 3 tools.

[mrjibbo44]

Hey Ron,

I'm lookin to carve a gun stock for my nephews .22. Wood normal ponderosa pine be fine for this?

[SculptorRon]

Hey mrjibbo44.. Ponderso Pine might be a bit soft for a gun stock. A 22 doesn't need to be a hard wood but something harder than a pine. Black Walnut is a common wood for rifles that are high powered. I don't carve gun stocks but I've never heard of one being carved in pine.

[58belvedere]

i wish there was cotton wood here in pa

[SculptorRon]

I'm pretty sure there is. I have seen cottonwood bark carvings from Ohio.

[cheerskiwi]

Which kind of wood is best to carve?

[SculptorRon]

That depends on what you want to accomplish. For the Faces I carve I like the cottonwood bark the best.

[cheerskiwi]

Ah, I'm looking to carve a mask so cotton wood would be the way to go? Thanks for your help.

[SculptorRon]

I don't think you'd be able to find any cottonwood bark wide enough for masks.

Unless you're making them small. Cedar is generally what is used for the Coastal Indian masks.

[cheerskiwi]

@SculptorRon Ah ok. Thanks

[greyoldfellow]

Your wrists must hurt. Very good video btw.

[SculptorRon]

Thank you, and yes carparal tunnel has set in.

[FLORINOID]

are there any money in wood carving?

[SculptorRon]

There is when people buy them from me.

Thanks for viewing.

Ron

[layzboj]

i love the sound the wood makes

[artcarver1]

Very good video. Good channel.

[SculptorRon]

Thanks Artcarver! A good set up makes all the difference.

Ron

[PoppaTom1948]

Ron, I too have been a carver for many years and found some great tips here! Unfortunately I cannot stand to carve so I am adapting this Technique to sitting. Great tips! Keep up the great work! I like your style. Poppa T

[SculptorRon]

Yes.. sitting works. If my feet are bothering me. I just lower the wood and pull up a chair..

thanks for the comment.

[tracktaine]

where would you get a piece of would like that?

[SculptorRon]

Well... that is a good question, I get the wood along the banks of the rivers here in NW Montana. I don't buy it, I go out and collect my own. Its alot of work to find useable wood.

Ron

[hairylizzard]

u look like the guy from jaws

[ravensky23]

This is an excellent series. I just found you because I'm looking to start wood carving. I'm hoping to find out what chisels I need to start with. I have some smaller ones but I wanted to get larger ones too as my first project (may be my last! Hah!) is a newel post in the house my husband and I built ourselves. It is an 8" sq. red oak post and I'm not going to do anything too dramatic. But I know I need good tools. I hope by watching all your videos I'll get more instruction. Thanks, Ron!

[SculptorRon]

Hi Tawny.. glad you liked it.. I'm trying to get the last of the wood carving on today.

[Tawnygirl28]

what an informative video! I think I will start carving right away ;-) That was great Jim!

[banjo7445]

Been watching them all and excellent, enjoyed watching the videos..