Carving bench plans

Last year when I took a Boggs chairmaking class with Jeff Lefkowitz (which I highly recommend) I spent quite few hours using a drawknife and spokeshave on a shaving horse. While I thoroug…

by Todd Walker My uncle Emmett introduced me to woodcarving in grade school. He taught me to carve a “ball in a cage” from a single block of balsa wood in the church basement. Years pas…

The only way to effectively carve, while standing, is to use a bench.

For those of you who enjoy wood carving, I think you may just like this. I foun an article in a magazine with a basic how – to build your very own carving bench. I took it a few steps further…

Carving bench

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FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST: Axe carver Nic Westermann, from Machynlleth. Photo: Carl Stringer

Carving bench

My carving horse top with Kuska cup. Part 1

A simple modern bench with playful texture and raised platform. The underside texture gives a lovely tactile experience while sitting and running your hands along the piece, playing with the contrasts between the beautifully smooth seat and the hand carved details. A small raised platform on one end creates a perfect display area, or to keep a coffee and magazine while enjoying a relaxing moment.

Add to your stable of work-holding equipment with a versatile shavehorse. Story by Phoebe Everill.

Transitioning from a tall workbench to my mini-Roman workbench has been a joy. My old back has never felt better. And I must admit, my planing has improved exponentially. Being above the work makes…

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Details on the Coln bench. #design #sculpture #furniture #woodwork #carving

A little more done on the saw bench this weekend. It is clearly going to serve as my go-to portable workstation. I have several jigs in mind to add as regular features but, for now, I’ve st…