This was my first ever carving! Unfortunately, I only made it a quarter way through the star before the wood split in half and I sliced into my left index finger and severed two tendons. I was too impatient to wait for my cut resistant gloves to be delivered and instead used my cloth gardening gloves. I learned that they are no substitute. I had surgery to reattach the tendons last night and now have to do hand therapy. It will be a long recovery, but hopefully not the end of carving for me :) Please learn from my mistakes and wear proper safety equipment
@@johnetsio haha thanks for asking! I can't fully straighten or bend the finger. Maybe 50% of the previous movement. I haven't tried woodcarving again because my girlfriend asked me not to
@@Funkyfurnwood probably for the best mate, at least you got a scar to show off. maybe come up with a story about how you stopped a mugging or something :)
Haha, I had the same thing happen to me about two years ago, cut two tendons and a nerve. still cant bend my finger all the way. glad there is someone with the same story as me. :)
Thanks Doug, I guess I've got it bad? I pop onto YT most mornings ,while having a coffee, to see who's posted something. When I see " the blue dot" beside your name I feel like my cool uncle is bringing me a present. This morning I saw "the dot" and I thought to myself... Oh Boy! So, thanks for my present! You bring a little youth back to my 60 year old brain. I really appreciate what you do! ( I'm sure others feel the same ) Thank you man!
You probably dont care at all but does someone know a way to log back into an instagram account? I was stupid forgot the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me!
You know what you carved? You carved seventeen and a half minutes of no fighting. There were no pros and cons of programs and politics. And, you had something to show for it when you were done. The world needs more "doing" and less "debating." Love you man.
This is one of my favourite whittles, so simple and relaxing. I have done 31 1x1 Moravian stars this month, great little Christmas decorations in different colour woods. Thanks for the whittling inspiration.
Great advise, worked as a chef which involved butchery, fish, poultry, pastry, game birds and venison etc also as a forester, park warden later in life and many cuts to fingers and hand and always the left one. So when I started woodcarving a while back never thought much about cuts its only a wee knife lol I learned the hard way :-) take care out there be safe Great advise from Doug, look forward to your videos. p.s still have all my fingers lol. (Now retired)
Doug, lack of confidence and understanding of stropping caused me to lose some interest in carving but your last video helped immensely and I used these techniques to successfully sharpen a couple of knives. So thank you!
Back when Hector was a pup and I just finished high school, I worked for a dog groomer for a while. I learned how to cut a dog's toenails. The boss kept some stuff in the shop known as styptic powder. It comes in many different brand names. I keep a small tube of that and some superglue next to me when I am carving. Great tips. I am enjoying this series. I wish you would do an intermediate series too. I love your carvings. It was watching your videos that made me go ahead and finally try it instead of just dreaming and thinking about doing it. Thank you for your videos teaching how to carve.
I accidentally quicked my Yorkie because he jumped. I didn't have the septic, I went online and found out in a pinch that a lip balm in the heavy tube form would work.
Styptic powder is really nothing more than powdered Alum. It can be bought in almost any grocery store and for less than other products. Great addition to a First Aide Kit. Thanks.. I forgot about that.
Doug, I really like your style of teaching. Your videos couldn't be more simple for us beginners. May I suggest keeping a small container of Cayenne pepper in your tool pouch? The next time you find yourself with a cut that won't stop bleeding, cover the wound with the pepper and it will stop bleeding right away. It does have some sting, but it doesn't last. We keep it our vehicle first aid kits as well. Thanks for what you do God bless.
Doug, a month or two ago I was carving the scarecrow from your video when the entire bottom section of the wood suddenly snapped off. I ended up cutting a portion of my right index finger off, I knew right away it was a bad cut so I grabbed a towel, wrapped the finger and headed to the ER. I usually always wear a glove, but for some reason I didn't put it on. The next day I found the finger on the floor of my shop, I will never make the mistake of not wearing a glove again. I'm really enjoying this series 👍
Thanks for another great informative video. I'd like to share a little tip I learned from my Grandma about 60yrs ago. Back then we didn't have stuff like stop clot. One day she sliced herself pretty deep with a paring knife. She just grabbed the sugar bowl and stuck her hand in it. Within a few seconds the sugar turned red, but the bleeding stopped. I have used this method at home a couple of times and it does work. Hope no one will need to use it, but there you are. Keep up the good work. Your instructions have helped me a lot.
Hi Doug, I've been a carpenter in UK for over 40 years and it never ceases to amaze me how even the old boys never learned to sharpen tools and make light work instead of forcing blunt tools into wood or masonry until something snaps or slips. At best, they end up with grazed knuckles and at worst, they go get bandaged up then return and continue EXACTLY as they left off all over again. Even the guy who taught me when I was a kid had lost two finger halves using saws in the machine shop - I noticed it and decided NOT to do as he did! I have been watching loads of carving videos recently, including most of yours and I will be getting some safety stuff to start off until I can handle the stuff with confidence, which I know from plenty of tool experience comes with practice.
Very inspirational. Cut story; bad finger tip cut a few years ago (not knife) the ER would have put 2 stitches. Instead I taped it down with butterflies. Had to do it with arm reaching upward as high as possible to make bleeding stop. Healed well.
Your videos aren't nearly as long as I would like. I could watch and listen to you all day. I found out the hard way to we at my gloves when I found out how sharp my knife was my trying to carve me knuckle. It wasn't pretty. Thank you do much for sharing your knowledge.
As I've said all along, Doug you're a great teacher. This video will help so many beginners from getting injured by not realizing how sharp these knives can be. Great lighting and camera angles👊
Cool little practice project. Thank you for suggesting such an easy project that helps practice the techniques and looks cool at the same time! It feels good to finish the practice and end up with a neat little geometric design. Great video with great info.
Doug I have always wanted to start this craft. My wife recently bought me some tools and wood and I have found you to be an amazing teacher! I have done the wizard, owl and duck in two days. Honestly they turned out great . They were not as good as your's but they didn't look like i had never done it either. Thanks again for sharing your great skill and teaching as you go!
Great little demos with time to practice before the next demo. Don't forget the gloves on both hands and use a table for extra hold down. Remember, not all basswood is as soft as the beaver craft you may have purchased. Make a few 1x1 before trying denser woods.
Great info. Doug. I spent my life as a machinist and learned at a very young age to respect your tools. Keep on reminding people safety saves pain, injury, and loss.
New to the carving world, so new that I'm waiting on my first couple knives and strop and glove and wood and..... Just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your videos & especially this one, safety is so important and often overlooked. Noobies like myself, don't know what they don't know. the stories you tell about some of your mishaps (injuries) made their point so thank you.
Discovered your channel through my love for canoe trips when you tripped with Joe. Returned for a new interest in wood carving. Just made my first star and look forward to working on other projects you’ve inspired. Thanks for this Doug!
I love carving with my gloves. They prevent cuts (many times), they give me a better grip on the wood and the knife, and they keep my hands warm. Seems like a perfect trifecta to me.
Best advice ever, only been cutting for about 3 months, I’ve already cut the end of my middle finger, plastic surgery resulted in a skin graft with skin taken from my wrist. This happened at 6 weeks of experience at around the time I was so good I didn’t need to wear my glove. I have since reviewed my skill level and now wear my glove 🤔😔😔😭😖😌😁😁
Just wanted to add a quick note .. in MY opinion, Super Glue should be an integral part of your First Aide Kit. It was originally invented to close surgical openings. I use it all the time on small cuts and it works beautifully. And also, Thank you Doug .. I love the series and all of your videos. Bless you!
Great series, Doug! It's very helpful to see the basic cuts. And that star is very cool! If anyone wants to see more knife grips for carving, the Morakniv channel has a whole series just on knife grips. If this comment isn't appropriate for your channel, I apologize and will understand it if is taken down. (Note: I don't have any affiliation with Mora, I just thought it was a cool series that fits in well with this one.)
I'm brand new to carving and have been watching your videos first before starting anything. The Moravian star is the first thing I've attempted. I appreciate the way you explain things. Thank you for these videos.
I understand these were common sense techniques.... However, I did lose mine! Thank goodness I found the best person with so much experience on UA-cam to guide me. I just started the hobby, carving with much anger however. Trying to force the wood to my bidding. Thankfully no accidents and I'm now having to sharpen my knife for the first time. I think tomorrow, I'll be "one with the knife and strop" before I even start carving again. This video was a huge eye opener about my anger issues... what do I really wanna achieve from carving, and watching out for my safety. I'd give you a bear hug if I could. But here is a digital hug instead..... URG, can you feel it! Stay awesome, love your videos!!! ~*Shana signing out for now.
Those Moravian stars are a little addictive Thanks for doing these videos. i particularly like the carve along videos with commentary. You are completely responsible for my having caught and stuck with carving! Thanks!
I remember just a few weeks ago when I thought I wouldn't be foolish enough to cut my fingers, but I managed to cut my index finger and thumb 3 times in one session of practicing basic cuts. I now proudly own a pair of kevlar gloves. Thank you for the inspiration to continue whittling / carving.
Life time of work as a machinist and woodworking hobbyist, has taught me the lessons of safety. Thanks for the refresher course. Keep up the good work.
I did pocket knife carving in Jr. High and High school I gave it up because people told me I was to old for that, I still remember cutting myself and learning the hard way how to not cut myself thank you for this video and inspiring me to take it up again!
Thank you Doug, your explanation of technique is exceptional . I am a newbie to carving and do appreciate this series, intro to wood craving. Again, thank you, for the time and effort you put in your channel.
The Steering Wheel/Motor explanation is perfect! I've cut myself badly a few times in the past, but that idea makes the mechanics of whittling ring true. Still have two fingers with no feeling from the second knuckle down but that's both my fault and a handy (see what I did there) reminder to be safe
Hey Doug,very interesting subject and very good talking. Your channel is very original and I wish you'll continue. I liked when you said: if someone cut into his thigh with a carving knife,one's better start writing his will with his own blood right away!
I appreciate your reviewing safety. I was using dull kitchen knives and cutting myself. Pawpa used one to cut into a cantaloupe .he asked why they were so dull. I explained I was cutting myself...he explained the dull knife and pressure I was using was why, because I was pushing so heavily. I learned to handle a very sharp and have ever since. I assume that principal would also apply to carving.
Hi Doug im just about to start my first project as soon as i find the right wood that was some good advice im just about to turn 83yo so i will take all the advice that is given, never to old to start some thing new take care stay safe .
Another good one, Doug! The two most dangerous times in our lives is when we are children with no idea of what consequences even are, and as adults with SOME experience...... I, of course, have been using knives for various purposes for all my life. I am new to carving. I really appreciate the time you have taken to illustrate the points in this video. You have reminded me of some very important things. And, as a man with the last third of my right index finger missing, I am listening! The ideas are elementary. The points are basic.................... *BUT, THESE THINGS SHOULD BE SAID!* Thank you.
Thank you for this video. My son just got his carving tools for his birthday and he successfully completed his “homework” and carved this Moravian star!! It surely was a great way for him to practice all the different cuts and figure out which knife works best for each cut. Thanks again, Dough. You do have a new, 15 yr old fan :)
Got myself a beaver craft c13 detail knife and carved my first bearded acorn with face out of a small dry hard log of olive wood today , been subscribed for years and finally got around to it,your tutorials helped thanks… i would love to do a tree spirit
I am sitting here with my cute first-timers little carving kit inspired partially from your 5min woodsman Santa carving and my love of being Santa. Opened the mix for introduction to woodcarving. And this is my first video of the mix. And I just did exactly that same shredding wildly of wood motion but not nearly as dignified as you. Mine got on the floor the table and a long-distance one to the planter for 2!!!! But I digress. ;) I laughed out loud for realz. Thanks for your videos.
Had a gouge slip full force off a "damp"piece of wood. Went into the webbing between my left thumb and index finger so far I could see my tendon. The dr said I was really lucky it missed my tendon and bone by mm. Ended up with 4 stitches and an interesting scar. I take blood thinners, I don't carve without my glove on my left hand and band-aids (2-3 deep) on my rt index finger and thumb. I am also keenly aware of where my fingers are in relation to the blade. Lesson learned. Been a year, no trips to urgent care! :) I need to buy stock in bad-aids though. :) Thank God my gouge was super sharp. I went clean into my hand.
I had a 1" by 1 5/8" block and carved it since I didn't have a cube. It came out just OK, but it was a learning experience, and I've gained some confidence, and learned some lessons as well by doing it. Thanks Doug I think that's what the lesson is all about! Gabby
Thanks Doug! I used the super glue trick too, and got 4 stitches on anther. My glove hadn’t come yet and I couldn’t wait to get started. But lesson learned, and thanks to your videos I’ve done several Santa’s and a hillbilly shotgun wedding in just few months from the first time I saw your video and decided to pick up a knife.
Very educational carving Doug, thank you. Safety for sure, respect your knives. Doug you're a great teacher in many things carvings crafts canoeing cooking camping. A man of many talents. Thanks Doug 👍 ... Arkansas Clyde
Your definitely right about the cuts man once I cut my self deep with a blade of grass and it took like 2 1/2 weeks to close but when I got it from my chef’s knife it took 3 days
Doug, thank you for the great video. One of the best I’ve ever viewed on you tube. I am new to carving , not even a month yet. I’ve purchased a Mora 120 & a Opinel #6 CS. Both seem to be good choices, especially the 120. I wear a fish filet glove on my left hand. Your instruction is of tremendous value. Thank you again. I liked and subscribed.🤠 Ps: the only time I cut myself was while cutting paper for sharpness. Stupid mistake.
Hi Doug, thanks for the tutorial on the Moravian Star. I will give it a try soon. I used to live in a small town of about 3 thousand, called "Hope" in Indiana. There is a beautiful very old Moravian church there where they still hold services. So you can see why this caught my attention.
Such good advice...I would assume that a dull blade could be dangerous too. Oh, and thanks for the homework, makes me feel like a kid again. Love ya Doug...
Ouch! Slicing two fingers wide open (free flowing blood) sure put an end to teaching my kids to carve today. They started with simple cuts, I was going to show them the more advanced stuff. I watched most of your great videos. I sharpened my old wood carving knives to an edge better than any I ever achieved thanks to a strop. I wish I watched this one about the glove...my wife just gave me the raised eyebrow as she heard this video playing (from the phone being held in my bandaged hand 😂😂😢) (Edit: 2 months later...got ‘comfortable’ and carved without a glove. Sliced a different finger open when a piece of wood broke along the grain! I’m fully committed to wearing my glove.)
Great video...:) I have whittled wood all my life. As a kid, I cut myself a lot....!!! My knives were sharp then but not as sharp as they are now! Along the way, as Doug says, I learned to cut with control. I am now retired and watch all kinds of carving videos and have begun carving. I wondered about using a glove? Again, as Doug says, these knives will cut you bad....!!!! I have tried a glove and after decades of no glove, they feel very awkward. Even though I have good cutting habits I keep wondering if I should get used to a glove....???? Anyway, for now I don't use one. My biggest problem is knives on the bench sticking my finger......:) Great instructions Doug....thanks a ton......:)
Doug, I love your videos! Informative and funny. I was carving with a glove, ignoring your advice to know where the knife will go if it slips or the wood breaks and stabbed a gash in my hand through the glove. Luckily I didn’t sever anything and it has healed well, but don’t be foolish just because you have the glove on! Never rush and never carve when you’re tired.
Great video. As a newcomer I have found the glove makes gripping the wood more difficult, but I am persevering. Cutting was difficult until it dawned on me the brand new knives were not fully sharpened. Everything you said not to do was exactly what I was doing, so thanks for passing on your knowledge, you likely saved me from a visit to hospital. It would have been nice to see a UA-cam video that shows you which shape of blade is best for which cut, although I see the knife you use seems like a great allrounder.
Thanks Doug the star is a great practice technique and Christmas present !!! I'll add after doing several of these the things I've really learned on these stars is knowing when to change the direction of your carving to go with the grain and sharpen your knife during the carving.
I really love your videos, thanks for sharing your technique! I just started carving so I am a bloody beginner but tomorrow I'll try this star. Greetings from Germany!
This was my first ever carving! Unfortunately, I only made it a quarter way through the star before the wood split in half and I sliced into my left index finger and severed two tendons. I was too impatient to wait for my cut resistant gloves to be delivered and instead used my cloth gardening gloves. I learned that they are no substitute. I had surgery to reattach the tendons last night and now have to do hand therapy. It will be a long recovery, but hopefully not the end of carving for me :)
Please learn from my mistakes and wear proper safety equipment
how's your hand now?
@@johnetsio haha thanks for asking! I can't fully straighten or bend the finger. Maybe 50% of the previous movement. I haven't tried woodcarving again because my girlfriend asked me not to
@@Funkyfurnwood probably for the best mate, at least you got a scar to show off. maybe come up with a story about how you stopped a mugging or something :)
Haha, I had the same thing happen to me about two years ago, cut two tendons and a nerve. still cant bend my finger all the way. glad there is someone with the same story as me. :)
Thanks Doug, I guess I've got it bad? I pop onto YT most mornings ,while having a coffee, to see who's posted something. When I see " the blue dot" beside your name I feel like my cool uncle is bringing me a present. This morning I saw "the dot" and I thought to myself... Oh Boy! So, thanks for my present! You bring a little youth back to my 60 year old brain. I really appreciate what you do! ( I'm sure others feel the same ) Thank you man!
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I was stupid forgot the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me!
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You know what you carved? You carved seventeen and a half minutes of no fighting. There were no pros and cons of programs and politics. And, you had something to show for it when you were done. The world needs more "doing" and less "debating." Love you man.
This is one of my favourite whittles, so simple and relaxing. I have done 31 1x1 Moravian stars this month, great little Christmas decorations in different colour woods. Thanks for the whittling inspiration.
Since I was young and worked in the fish industry, learned the hard way, always repects a knife! And yes Doug I wear my glove .
Great advise, worked as a chef which involved butchery, fish, poultry, pastry, game birds and venison etc also as a forester, park warden later in life and many cuts to fingers and hand and always the left one. So when I started woodcarving a while back never thought much about cuts its only a wee knife lol I learned the hard way :-) take care out there be safe Great advise from Doug, look forward to your videos. p.s still have all my fingers lol. (Now retired)
Doug, lack of confidence and understanding of stropping caused me to lose some interest in carving but your last video helped immensely and I used these techniques to successfully sharpen a couple of knives. So thank you!
Back when Hector was a pup and I just finished high school, I worked for a dog groomer for a while. I learned how to cut a dog's toenails. The boss kept some stuff in the shop known as styptic powder. It comes in many different brand names. I keep a small tube of that and some superglue next to me when I am carving.
Great tips. I am enjoying this series. I wish you would do an intermediate series too. I love your carvings. It was watching your videos that made me go ahead and finally try it instead of just dreaming and thinking about doing it. Thank you for your videos teaching how to carve.
I accidentally quicked my Yorkie because he jumped. I didn't have the septic, I went online and found out in a pinch that a lip balm in the heavy tube form would work.
Corn starch works well also
Coconut flour works fairly well too :)
Styptic powder is really nothing more than powdered Alum. It can be bought in almost any grocery store and for less than other products. Great addition to a First Aide Kit. Thanks.. I forgot about that.
Doug, I really like your style of teaching. Your videos couldn't be more simple for us beginners. May I suggest keeping a small container of Cayenne pepper in your tool pouch? The next time you find yourself with a cut that won't stop bleeding, cover the wound with the pepper and it will stop bleeding right away. It does have some sting, but it doesn't last. We keep it our vehicle first aid kits as well.
Thanks for what you do
God bless.
Doug, a month or two ago I was carving the scarecrow from your video when the entire bottom section of the wood suddenly snapped off. I ended up cutting a portion of my right index finger off, I knew right away it was a bad cut so I grabbed a towel, wrapped the finger and headed to the ER. I usually always wear a glove, but for some reason I didn't put it on. The next day I found the finger on the floor of my shop, I will never make the mistake of not wearing a glove again. I'm really enjoying this series 👍
Thanks for another great informative video. I'd like to share a little tip I learned from my Grandma about 60yrs ago. Back then we didn't have stuff like stop clot. One day she sliced herself pretty deep with a paring knife. She just grabbed the sugar bowl and stuck her hand in it. Within a few seconds the sugar turned red, but the bleeding stopped. I have used this method at home a couple of times and it does work. Hope no one will need to use it, but there you are. Keep up the good work. Your instructions have helped me a lot.
Hi Doug, I've been a carpenter in UK for over 40 years and it never ceases to amaze me how even the old boys never learned to sharpen tools and make light work instead of forcing blunt tools into wood or masonry until something snaps or slips. At best, they end up with grazed knuckles and at worst, they go get bandaged up then return and continue EXACTLY as they left off all over again. Even the guy who taught me when I was a kid had lost two finger halves using saws in the machine shop - I noticed it and decided NOT to do as he did! I have been watching loads of carving videos recently, including most of yours and I will be getting some safety stuff to start off until I can handle the stuff with confidence, which I know from plenty of tool experience comes with practice.
Very inspirational. Cut story; bad finger tip cut a few years ago (not knife) the ER would have put 2 stitches. Instead I taped it down with butterflies. Had to do it with arm reaching upward as high as possible to make bleeding stop. Healed well.
Your videos aren't nearly as long as I would like. I could watch and listen to you all day. I found out the hard way to we at my gloves when I found out how sharp my knife was my trying to carve me knuckle. It wasn't pretty. Thank you do much for sharing your knowledge.
As I've said all along, Doug you're a great teacher. This video will help so many beginners from getting injured by not realizing how sharp these knives can be. Great lighting and camera angles👊
Doug, you've got a great way of explaining things! Great videos and a great series thank you!
Thank you! It's not often people talk about the gloves but they are literal hand savers!
Cool little practice project. Thank you for suggesting such an easy project that helps practice the techniques and looks cool at the same time! It feels good to finish the practice and end up with a neat little geometric design. Great video with great info.
Doug I have always wanted to start this craft. My wife recently bought me some tools and wood and I have found you to be an amazing teacher! I have done the wizard, owl and duck in two days. Honestly they turned out great . They were not as good as your's but they didn't look like i had never done it either. Thanks again for sharing your great skill and teaching as you go!
I plan such too :) Noticed wood and resin makes amazing art
Great little demos with time to practice before the next demo. Don't forget the gloves on both hands and use a table for extra hold down. Remember, not all basswood is as soft as the beaver craft you may have purchased. Make a few 1x1 before trying denser woods.
Super little video. So simple and practical.
My scouts will love this!
Thanks ⚜️
Great info. Doug. I spent my life as a machinist and learned at a very young age to respect your tools. Keep on reminding people safety saves pain, injury, and loss.
I've watched several of these from different people. Yours makes the most sense and feels most natural. Thanks!
New to the carving world, so new that I'm waiting on my first couple knives and strop and glove and wood and.....
Just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your videos & especially this one, safety is so important and often overlooked.
Noobies like myself, don't know what they don't know. the stories you tell about some of your mishaps (injuries) made their point so thank you.
Discovered your channel through my love for canoe trips when you tripped with Joe. Returned for a new interest in wood carving. Just made my first star and look forward to working on other projects you’ve inspired. Thanks for this Doug!
I love carving with my gloves. They prevent cuts (many times), they give me a better grip on the wood and the knife, and they keep my hands warm. Seems like a perfect trifecta to me.
Doug, thank you for these videos. Thank you for treating us as smart people looking for good and direct information
Best advice ever, only been cutting for about 3 months, I’ve already cut the end of my middle finger, plastic surgery resulted in a skin graft with skin taken from my wrist. This happened at 6 weeks of experience at around the time I was so good I didn’t need to wear my glove. I have since reviewed my skill level and now wear my glove 🤔😔😔😭😖😌😁😁
Just wanted to add a quick note .. in MY opinion, Super Glue should be an integral part of your First Aide Kit. It was originally invented to close surgical openings. I use it all the time on small cuts and it works beautifully. And also, Thank you Doug .. I love the series and all of your videos. Bless you!
This is new information to me. I just did a little research and it's true. Thank you very much for sharing this.
@@rl1491 You are most welcome! Have a Blessed day.
Thanks Doug! I went to my local carving store and got a glove and a knife and made myself a star!
Thank you very much. I appreciate the homework. Keep making the videos. Your lessons live on forever.
Great series, Doug! It's very helpful to see the basic cuts. And that star is very cool! If anyone wants to see more knife grips for carving, the Morakniv channel has a whole series just on knife grips. If this comment isn't appropriate for your channel, I apologize and will understand it if is taken down. (Note: I don't have any affiliation with Mora, I just thought it was a cool series that fits in well with this one.)
I'm brand new to carving and have been watching your videos first before starting anything. The Moravian star is the first thing I've attempted. I appreciate the way you explain things. Thank you for these videos.
I understand these were common sense techniques.... However, I did lose mine!
Thank goodness I found the best person with so much experience on UA-cam to guide me.
I just started the hobby, carving with much anger however. Trying to force the wood to my bidding. Thankfully no accidents and I'm now having to sharpen my knife for the first time. I think tomorrow, I'll be "one with the knife and strop" before I even start carving again.
This video was a huge eye opener about my anger issues... what do I really wanna achieve from carving, and watching out for my safety.
I'd give you a bear hug if I could. But here is a digital hug instead..... URG, can you feel it! Stay awesome, love your videos!!!
~*Shana signing out for now.
Those Moravian stars are a little addictive
Thanks for doing these videos. i particularly like the carve along videos with commentary.
You are completely responsible for my having caught and stuck with carving! Thanks!
I remember just a few weeks ago when I thought I wouldn't be foolish enough to cut my fingers, but I managed to cut my index finger and thumb 3 times in one session of practicing basic cuts. I now proudly own a pair of kevlar gloves. Thank you for the inspiration to continue whittling / carving.
Life time of work as a machinist and woodworking hobbyist, has taught me the lessons of safety. Thanks for the refresher course. Keep up the good work.
I did pocket knife carving in Jr. High and High school I gave it up because people told me I was to old for that, I still remember cutting myself and learning the hard way how to not cut myself thank you for this video and inspiring me to take it up again!
Thank you Doug, your explanation of technique is exceptional . I am a newbie to carving and do appreciate this series, intro to wood craving. Again, thank you, for the time and effort you put in your channel.
which carving knife do you use If I may ask. What would you recommend me from flexcut series ?
Your videos are as calming as watching Bob Ross. Happy little carvings!
Great series man, keep it up. I really appreciate how you’ve been breaking things down.
Thank you Doug! Very cool video’! The wife is one of your students on here! She watched these over and over and over lol...
good morning doug! thanks for helping me whittle a pumpkin man! he doesnt look like yours but i am still very proud of him!
The Steering Wheel/Motor explanation is perfect! I've cut myself badly a few times in the past, but that idea makes the mechanics of whittling ring true.
Still have two fingers with no feeling from the second knuckle down but that's both my fault and a handy (see what I did there) reminder to be safe
Thanks man! I just picked up some basic utensils and blocks today and started working on the star! I think I've found my new favorite hobby!!
Knowledge + experience. Doug, you're an excellent teacher.
Hey Doug,very interesting subject and very good talking. Your channel is very original and I wish you'll continue. I liked when you said: if someone cut into his thigh with a carving knife,one's better start writing his will with his own blood right away!
I appreciate your reviewing safety. I was using dull kitchen knives and cutting myself. Pawpa used one to cut into a cantaloupe .he asked why they were so dull. I explained I was cutting myself...he explained the dull knife and pressure I was using was why, because I was pushing so heavily. I learned to handle a very sharp and have ever since. I assume that principal would also apply to carving.
Thank you for being such a great teacher! Encouraging and not over the top enthusiastic to create too much hype. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Hi Doug im just about to start my first project as soon as i find the right wood that was some good advice im just about to turn 83yo so i will take all the advice that is given, never to old to start some thing new take care stay safe .
Thank you for this Doug 👍
Your love for this craft/art/hobby shows.
Another good one, Doug! The two most dangerous times in our lives is when we are children with no idea of what consequences even are, and as adults with SOME experience......
I, of course, have been using knives for various purposes for all my life. I am new to carving. I really appreciate the time you have taken to illustrate the points in this video. You have reminded me of some very important things. And, as a man with the last third of my right index finger missing, I am listening!
The ideas are elementary. The points are basic.................... *BUT, THESE THINGS SHOULD BE SAID!* Thank you.
Thank you for this video. My son just got his carving tools for his birthday and he successfully completed his “homework” and carved this Moravian star!! It surely was a great way for him to practice all the different cuts and figure out which knife works best for each cut. Thanks again, Dough. You do have a new, 15 yr old fan :)
Words cannot describe how happy i am to find your channel...i love all your videos.Take care and keep making more videos in this special way
Got myself a beaver craft c13 detail knife and carved my first bearded acorn with face out of a small dry hard log of olive wood today , been subscribed for years and finally got around to it,your tutorials helped thanks… i would love to do a tree spirit
Thank you Doug. A great video for a novice like me. My first project will be the star!
What a great tutorial doug, could listen/watch you all day
Thanks Doug. I have started introducing whittling to my kid and these should help a lot.
I bought cut proof gloves from Dollaram that does the job
I am sitting here with my cute first-timers little carving kit inspired partially from your 5min woodsman Santa carving and my love of being Santa.
Opened the mix for introduction to woodcarving.
And this is my first video of the mix.
And I just did exactly that same shredding wildly of wood motion but not nearly as dignified as you.
Mine got on the floor the table and a long-distance one to the planter for 2!!!!
But I digress.
;)
I laughed out loud for realz.
Thanks for your videos.
Had a gouge slip full force off a "damp"piece of wood. Went into the webbing between my left thumb and index finger so far I could see my tendon. The dr said I was really lucky it missed my tendon and bone by mm. Ended up with 4 stitches and an interesting scar. I take blood thinners, I don't carve without my glove on my left hand and band-aids (2-3 deep) on my rt index finger and thumb. I am also keenly aware of where my fingers are in relation to the blade. Lesson learned. Been a year, no trips to urgent care! :) I need to buy stock in bad-aids though. :) Thank God my gouge was super sharp. I went clean into my hand.
I had a 1" by 1 5/8" block and carved it since I didn't have a cube. It came out just OK, but it was a learning experience, and I've gained some confidence, and learned some lessons as well by doing it. Thanks Doug I think that's what the lesson is all about!
Gabby
Thanks Doug! I used the super glue trick too, and got 4 stitches on anther.
My glove hadn’t come yet and I couldn’t wait to get started. But lesson learned, and thanks to your videos I’ve done several Santa’s and a hillbilly shotgun wedding in just few months from the first time I saw your video and decided to pick up a knife.
Wow, you eyeballed that center line spot-on.
Thank you for the lesson today! The star looks like it will be relaxing to carve and that is exactly what I want to be, a relaxed carver/whittler.
Very educational carving Doug, thank you. Safety for sure, respect your knives. Doug you're a great teacher in many things carvings crafts canoeing cooking camping. A man of many talents. Thanks Doug 👍 ... Arkansas Clyde
Your definitely right about the cuts man once I cut my self deep with a blade of grass and it took like 2 1/2 weeks to close but when I got it from my chef’s knife it took 3 days
Doug, thank you for the great video. One of the best I’ve ever viewed on you tube.
I am new to carving , not even a month yet. I’ve purchased a Mora 120 & a Opinel #6 CS. Both seem to be good choices, especially the 120.
I wear a fish filet glove on my left hand.
Your instruction is of tremendous value. Thank you again.
I liked and subscribed.🤠
Ps: the only time I cut myself was while cutting paper for sharpness. Stupid mistake.
Great series so far Doug really enjoying it thanks for doing this ,
Ernie
Hi Doug, thanks for the tutorial on the Moravian Star. I will give it a try soon. I used to live in a small town of about 3 thousand, called "Hope" in Indiana. There is a beautiful very old Moravian church there where they still hold services. So you can see why this caught my attention.
Happy sunday doug thanks for a good teaching video love the star
Just recently found your channel. Very informative. You are a good teacher. Can’t wait to try more of your learning projects.
I love the way you give advice in a fun way. Looking foward to making a star today. Thank you x
Thanks Doug, that was a excellent video, can't wait to try the star, looking forward to the next video.
Thanks Doug for yet another very educational video! 👍😁
Just wanted to say thanks. Very informative and easy to follow. Really appreciate it!
Good video on those basic cuts. I needed that. The glove is so cumbersome, but so needed. Thanks Doug. 🌾💓🦃🍂🎃💖🍁
Great video Doug, I think we've all cut our fingers and it can indeed be bad. Thanks, have a good day.
Such good advice...I would assume that a dull blade could be dangerous too. Oh, and thanks for the homework, makes me feel like a kid again. Love ya Doug...
Doug, You have a great presentational style. Kinda makes me think of Mr Rogers. please keep it up. I really love watching you carve stuff.
Thanks again Doug! Very informative!
Tnx's Doug. Not surprising, it's a great series. I get all my inspiration from Doug Linker. Looking forward to learn where you get yours.
Ouch! Slicing two fingers wide open (free flowing blood) sure put an end to teaching my kids to carve today. They started with simple cuts, I was going to show them the more advanced stuff. I watched most of your great videos. I sharpened my old wood carving knives to an edge better than any I ever achieved thanks to a strop. I wish I watched this one about the glove...my wife just gave me the raised eyebrow as she heard this video playing (from the phone being held in my bandaged hand 😂😂😢)
(Edit: 2 months later...got ‘comfortable’ and carved without a glove. Sliced a different finger open when a piece of wood broke along the grain! I’m fully committed to wearing my glove.)
Cool that you showed how easy it is to carve a Merkaba Star (Moravian Star)..
Thanks!
Got my star made this afternoon from a piece of cedar from a tree where my g-g-g-g-g-grandmother is buried.. Great video series. Thanks.
"See that?" 😅 My favorite part of these carving videos, Doug..
Thanks Doug. I'm loving this series.
Great video...:) I have whittled wood all my life. As a kid, I cut myself a lot....!!! My knives were sharp then but not as sharp as they are now! Along the way, as Doug says, I learned to cut with control. I am now retired and watch all kinds of carving videos and have begun carving. I wondered about using a glove? Again, as Doug says, these knives will cut you bad....!!!! I have tried a glove and after decades of no glove, they feel very awkward. Even though I have good cutting habits I keep wondering if I should get used to a glove....???? Anyway, for now I don't use one. My biggest problem is knives on the bench sticking my finger......:) Great instructions Doug....thanks a ton......:)
Doug, I love your videos! Informative and funny. I was carving with a glove, ignoring your advice to know where the knife will go if it slips or the wood breaks and stabbed a gash in my hand through the glove. Luckily I didn’t sever anything and it has healed well, but don’t be foolish just because you have the glove on! Never rush and never carve when you’re tired.
You should give homework more often,this was fast ,fun and helpful. :)thanks
I am enjoying watching the series
Great video. As a newcomer I have found the glove makes gripping the wood more difficult, but I am persevering. Cutting was difficult until it dawned on me the brand new knives were not fully sharpened. Everything you said not to do was exactly what I was doing, so thanks for passing on your knowledge, you likely saved me from a visit to hospital. It would have been nice to see a UA-cam video that shows you which shape of blade is best for which cut, although I see the knife you use seems like a great allrounder.
Thanks Doug the star is a great practice technique and Christmas present !!!
I'll add after doing several of these the things I've really learned on these stars is knowing when to change the direction of your carving to go with the grain and sharpen your knife during the carving.
Thanks for videos Doug, enjoying this wee series, but all your stuff is great, cheers again
Perfect video and beginning project. Doing this with my daughter. Thanks so much Doug!
Hanging out for the next episode. WILL do my homework. THANK-YOU.
Nice work mate cheers from Australia dougie 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Yknow I really could have used this video about a week ago...
Let's just say the stitches are coming out today!
Oof
I really love your videos, thanks for sharing your technique! I just started carving so I am a bloody beginner but tomorrow I'll try this star. Greetings from Germany!
Very nice!
I was not thinking I would see the tree rings. They added another dimension before painting. Very interesting