5 Things I Wish I Would Have Learned Sooner

[@shadowfox929]

Excellent advice. Have you ever done a video showing your sharpening equipment? I have only ever used two strops. One with a grey compound followed by a green finer grit. I would be interested in seeing you equipment especially how you sharpen gouges. Thank for all that you share with us,

[@vankellywoodcarvings]

I have thought about it. Didn't do it since I was trying to make videos they might relate to a bigger audience, but is a good idea still. Thanks!

[@danielmilliken8903]

I agree ☝🏼 especially as skilled as Van.

[@user-pp6cz4mv6o]

Hi Van,
Great info on a completed carving.
Great info on tools,
I, had over looked Marv Kaisersatt, carving guide on page 123. Of my book. Thanks for the heads up.

[@tomevans4402]

Smart ! I have to be careful not to carve so much my hands cramp

[@indianavladescu846]

Very good advices and also a happy carving for everyone!
Yes, never carve when you are tired, upset, drinking alcohol or taking medication who doesn't let you to be focus. Never drive a vehicle or handling a gun or something similar in those cases.
Thank you, Sir!

[@kevint8532]

Great words of carving wisdom from a master carver. Thanks.

[@dvalley3344]

Great advice Van! I found a power sharpener 7 years ago and it made my carving so much more enjoyable. My knives were sharper and takes less effort to carve. I highly recommend finding a good power sharpener!

[@chrisstewart1863]

Thanks Van. I also found that buying sets of tools is not the way to go I don’t use all of them usually just one or two. I now buy individual tools. Cheers 🇦🇺

[@chrisdunsmore5650]

Thank you for making these videos and helping fellow carvers carve.

[@davidvitale9338]

Solid faces was a year long journey for me, but once it clicked, it felt so good!

[@dallaspaul9400]

Thank you Van these are great tips I have experienced a few already 🤦🏼‍♂️ but there is a few you mentioned that I will definitely keep in mind.

[@Letsmake123]

Great video

[@janiceemery2008]

Great advice Van. Thank you for sharing.

[@Sadie37]

Thanks for the great advice! Love watching your carving videos!

[@midnight4540]

Nicely said Sir. Take care

[@bige5565]

Thanks for the advice . Much appreciated

[@cherokeesfinestindian]

My hands show all the mistakes I've made. Lol

[@jamieblanche3963]

Yayy. Your videos are great. Greetings from Scotland :)

[@paulopatu7485]

Thanks for sharing!

[@williamdunham8421]

Great advise Van

[@brucekearley8971]

Thanks Van for this video. It is very helpful. I am new to carving and the most I have learned is through looking at videos and self taught. There are no carving clubs where I live and a lot of times it is trial and error for me. I would, however, appreciate your advice or direction on sharpening & honing. All the tools I have came presharpened. I keep them stropped. I have heard that is all you need if they come presharpened. But I can't help but think that, after using them for awhile, they would need to be sharpened to keep them really sharp. Unfortunately I don't know much about sharpening tools and i am reluctant to try my knives on a stone, etc. in fear of spoiling them. Do you have any suggestons? Thanks. I watch your channrl all the time.

[@janiehall6095]

Hey Van. Great tips. Can u explain how to use an occular tool?

[@buckeyeflyer1]

Thank you for the advise! Its always welcome from a seasoned carver like yourself.
Can you tell me what sharpening system are you using when you are sharpening your gouge on the video?

[@briankraklau2432]

Thank you!

[@baldoldman8083]

Great advice and great delivery! What power tool are you using at 0:51 of your video?

[@rondavis1262]

All of the mistakes that I have made I should be Van Kelly….

[@michaelduncan6287]

Kill the over music very annoying