Cutting Blanks For Wood Carvings

Cutting out blanks for wood carvings using different types of sawblades

[@jaimesoto4610]

Thorough explanations sprinkled with smart tips, fantastic!

[@markdmaker3173]

Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it.

[@NMranchhand]

Thank you. I wanted to see it done before I did it. Your commentary included many useful tips as well.

[@markdmaker3173]

Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it.

[@JamesRandall47]

Surely if you have a circular saw, a band saw and a scroll saw etc, then it is pretty obvious how to cut out blanks. It’s a lot more difficult to do it without power tools. Just very envious!

[@rafaelramos1486]

Thanks for the history lesson. You have done a great video.really nice

[@markdmaker3173]

Thank you I truly appreciate it.

[@rdmallette9371]

Very interesting, well done!

[@561union]

thank you

[@radiantvalor]

Awesome vid, very helpful!!

[@markdmaker3173]

Thank you very much I appreciate it

[@jeanbartlett7473]

Great to watch. Can you tell me what’s in the glue, does it need white spirit to clean up?

[@markdmaker3173]

Sorry for the delayed reply. Somehow I missed it. Everywhere the glue is sprayed on the wood is wastewood. It goes into the trash. So no need to remove it. I also use glue sticks. Less of a mess and very easy to apply.

[@tome737]

Hello, sorry but i don't understand english i used the translator. I love your beautiful work, I would like to ask you a question, is it possible for me to get the plan of these animal figures to print? Thank you.

[@markdmaker3173]

Thank you! Look on Pinterest under bird carving patterns. Wood carving supply stores will have patterns, books and magazines will have patterns.

[@Jcharp12]

The sideview is facing backwards?

[@eskewj]

What size blade was on the 2nd band saw?

[@markdmaker3173]

Thanks for your question, sorry for the delayed response. My second bandsaw the 10 inch delta has a 1/8 inch blade in it. It’s the smallest one I can find and spins around just like a scroll saw blade. I installed a carter blade Guide designed for small blades and removed my guides to have that kind of flexibility.

[@Jcharp12]

Interesting history

[@dburden0]

Would a scroll saw suffice for cutting blanks this size? I'd be doing mainly smaller carvings. approximately 2"x2"x6. I wanted to cut down on some of the time and guesswork in the rough out process. Just a bit unsure of whether it would be the appropriate investment. I can get a used 16" delta of skil online for pretty cheap ($50).

[@markdmaker3173]

Thanks for your question. I have cut out hummingbird blanks on a scroll saw no problem. I would look into how much height clearance the saw has. You could always scale down your carvings to miniature size which would definitely work.

[@Tamara-wp1us]

im new to whittling, would a scroll saw make the blank cuts also?

[@markdmaker3173]

Thanks for your question. I have made planks with a scroll saw. But they’re pretty small like a hummingbird. I believe most scrolls souls are limited to an inch and a half to 2 inches in height. Can be done I’ve done it.

[@donburnside6448]

I find when using spray glue the nozzle gets clogged up. How do you stop this from happening

[@markdmaker3173]

Thanks for your question, yes I’ve had that happen many times before as well. Usually I can just pick the glue off. I started using a glue stick and that seems to work pretty good too.

[@donburnside6448]

@@markdmaker3173 yea that’s what I am using now.

[@donburnside6448]

What is the dimensions of the blade your using on cutting out the man. What’s the TPI of the blade. Thanks for the video.

[@markdmaker3173]

Are use high-quality Bosch blades but I run them for a long time. I used a 1/8 inch for cutting out the little guy.

[@donburnside6448]

@@markdmaker3173 how many teeth per inch?

[@markdmaker3173]

@@donburnside6448 I’m pretty sure it’s 15 TIP

[@bushwhackedsurvivor9713]

Does it matter what side you cut first?

[@markdmaker3173]

Not really. But you do need to tape or fasten the sides back together to get an accurate cut on the other side. I appreciate your question. Thank you very much. I’m sure this will help other people as well.

[@thesultanmerchant]

how much cost of your band saw?

[@markdmaker3173]

Thanks for your question. Band saws can run from $150 to several thousand dollars. The bandsaw I own was about $600. I see used bandsaw‘s online for $50 all the time. If you do not own a bandsaw you can always buy blanks from wood carving supply stores.

[@alanross9073]

Did you post a video showing your carving of these?

[@markdmaker3173]

Thanks for your question. Yes, there’s videos of both of these being carved. One of the chef is called in the round carving.

[@phil3332]

@@markdmaker3173 l would of thought that you would given a link to the next one

[@phil3332]

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[@phil3332]

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[@gizzardpuke4056]

Bass wood originally came from the English lime tree .

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome! Thanks for your comment.

[@pete2109]

You said Basswood is a hard wood??????????🤔🤔🤔🤔🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ I’ve always thought basswood is a very soft carving wood softer than Limewood!

[@markdmaker3173]

Thanks for your question. Yes, basswood is considered a hardwood but it has very little grain making it easy to carve. I have never carved lime wood before but I’ve been told that it is identical to basswood. Tupelo is a very soft wood, so soft and light that a knife does not cut it very well do you need a rotary tool.

[@luizgomesdasilvaluiz2718]

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[@markdmaker3173]

Obrigado. Eu aprecio suas amaveis palavras.

[@SewWhittle]

This is SO confusing for me. It’s not you, I’m confused no matter what video I watch explaining this process.

[@markdmaker3173]

To simplify it, start off with clay. Get used to three-dimensional form first before you start carving wood.

[@beurre4117]

No

[@markdmaker3173]

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