Carve a Greenwood Bowl
Pleasure in the making—and every day thereafter
Synopsis: Start with a greenwood log, split it, and do some preliminary layout. Then begin the process of carving a bowl that will be as rewarding in the attempt as it is after completion. You’ll need some basic layout tools, an adze, an ax, a spokeshave, and some gouges. Then follow along as David Fisher shows you the fun.
Carving a bowl is like hiking through the woods: Your body is moving, your blood is flowing, and your senses are alive with pleasure. Grab an ax and an adze, a drawknife and a spokeshave, and follow me on a journey from log to bowl. The first step is to find a green log with a cooperative disposition. A good size log for this bowl is around 10 in. dia. and 18 in. long. Bowls can be carved from just about any species, but some woods are more agreeable than…
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Comments
Just wondering- why use "green wood"?
thanks
Green wood, or wood from a tree that was just cut down hasn't dried out making it much easier to carve.
Where is the Video????
If you're referring to the Axes and Adzes video, it is at the link published in the magazine, ( https://www.finewoodworking.com/263 ) , below in the related articles section, or can be found here.
As a retired technical teacher,I recognize excellence in teaching,and David exhibits this as he works and talks. The photographer makes effective use of his equipment,showing the entire carving process while avoiding the artsy approach of showing the craftsman's face while an intricate operation is performed with his hands. Kudos to Fine Woodworking!
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