Had to go the hospital twice after splitting my hand open while whittling, wish I had found this video first. You've re-inspired me to get back into whittling, so thank you.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness! Having safety gloves is important for myself as I sometimes loose track of where my hands are the more I focus in on my projects. While they arent 100% protection, they have made what could have been serious injuries to minor cuts just needing a bandaid

@jessefirman48

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” We all deserve to go to hell because we have sinned. But God loved us and gave us His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross in our place to pay the punishment of all of our sins for us when he died on the cross. Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and yet God the Son also. God the Father (God)has raised Jesus his son from the dead. JESUS IS COMING AGAIN!!!! Repent of your sins, and believe in who Jesus is and what He did for you and that God the Father has raised Him from the dead and you WILL BE SAVED FROM THE LAKE OF FIRE(hell). Sinner’s prayer Lord, I know I’m a sinner, I believe that you died on the cross in my place of burning in hell forever so I wouldn’t have to go to hell. I accept your sacrifice for me. Please save me from the lake of fire and forgive my sins. Thank you for the gift of eternal life! Amen. Now turn from your wicked ways towards Jesus Christ and surrender your life to Him! If you have any questions please ask me! God bless you!😊♥️♥️♥️

@adn1712

2 жыл бұрын

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@e_is_for_existential_crisis

2 жыл бұрын

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@thatonegaybitch1811

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessefirman48 hail satan

I completed my first project! I carved the bark off a twig and made an albino snake!

I'm a pro at making pointy sticks.

I like that you gave the pros and cons for each of the options and also gave sources for where to find equipment as well as sources for information. This is the most complete beginners guide I've ever watched and I appreciate the heck out of you for doing this. Thank you so much.

the only time i ever whittled was about 3 weeks ago, I made a little spatula for raticide paste for some traps, using a box cutter and a tiny scrap of fir from the neighbor's attic. Those 5 minutes of whittling calmed me more than any meds or meditation technique my therapist suggested. now I'm all about watching youtube and buying a knife and whittling the crap of any wood I find while imagining said wood to be my boss

Finally, i found someone who goes in detail of the what and how on whittling. Thank you so much. I will follow your advices and tutorials in order to learn how to do whittling properly.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the videos helpful! If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask :)

@Alexsurous

2 жыл бұрын

I have a good set of knifes and the mantinace kit for them and no knowledge of how to get started (I bought it all wanting to make my son something for his 1st birthday he's now 1 and a half) maybe his second birthday I'll have been able to make him his own little ducky (loves ducks) thanks for this getting started has always been the hardest part for me

@jessefirman48

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” We all deserve to go to hell because we have sinned. But God loved us and gave us His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross in our place to pay the punishment of all of our sins for us when he died on the cross. Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and yet God the Son also. God the Father (God)has raised Jesus his son from the dead. JESUS IS COMING AGAIN!!!! Repent of your sins, and believe in who Jesus is and what He did for you and that God the Father has raised Him from the dead and you WILL BE SAVED FROM THE LAKE OF FIRE(hell). Sinner’s prayer Lord, I know I’m a sinner, I believe that you died on the cross in my place of burning in hell forever so I wouldn’t have to go to hell. I accept your sacrifice for me. Please save me from the lake of fire and forgive my sins. Thank you for the gift of eternal life! Amen. Now turn from your wicked ways towards Jesus Christ and surrender your life to Him! If you have any questions please ask me! God bless you!😊♥️♥️♥️

wow, the knife sharpness demonstration was REALLY great, it was good to see how much of a difference sharpening made

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! What is considered "sharp" in one person's mind will be different from another.

I’m so happy I found this video. Been wanting to whittle for years, but didn’t know where to even start. Thanks man

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Cheaper blades are good for beginners because they teach you how to Sharpen your tools. Sharpening is one of the most important things you can learn if you want to enjoy working with wood whether it be whittling or anything else. This is my advice for anybody who wants to start with woodwork.

I whittled a wooden coat hanger that i could place into metal holes at work and keep my jacket clean. I used pieces that chipped off pallets in the warehouse and i went through quite a few of them. Seeing this now. I’m seeing a lot of the techniques you used are very similar to what i would do and it almost came naturally with doing it so much. Just thought that was interesting.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

You can usually figure some stuff out on your own by actively practicing it yourself with repeated practice, which is how many of us learned the craft to begin with :)

I tried to get into whittling a while back and didn’t get very far, sharpening was extremely intimidating. Watching these videos has gotten me excited to break it back out and get into it again, thanks so much for these there was a serious lack of content this good for this hobby.

@dougwatkins5441

Жыл бұрын

HI Brandon I used to sharpen freehand exclusively and still do some. But I bought a lansky set that has 4 different stones and is simple as pie and will get you a razor sharp edge easy they are abou.t the same price as a good whetstone

@Jenonymouse

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the Burrfection videos here on KZread to supplement what was taught here about sharpening. The Burrfection guy is also a good calm teacher who knows how to explain himself well.

Screw you so much. Arrived at this video wanting just some mindless entertainment, and now I have a full cart on Amazon and will be trying to make the little fox. You've converted someone who had not even thought about doing this in the first place 😂 Joke aside, lovely video. Thanks a lot for it 💜

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Ha!! It happens :)

Just ordered my first kit from Amazon, going to build wood toys for my son. Your video is teaching me a lot going to keep watching thank you.

My grandpa made my whittling knives all by hand , love from the UK !!

im 14 and from young age i was interested in woodworking and making things from wood. this video motivated me to start so i will ask my parents ect. ect. and i will hopefully start.

i just want to be a grizzled old cowboy carving wood by a fire while i tell my apprentice my dark past

I do not know why this popped up in my recommended but this just brought back a memory of me whittling in my Pappy's garage while he worked. I couldn't have been older then 8 or 9? Think I'm gonna pick this up and surprise him with something for his birthday

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea!

My grandfather was a master woodsman from South America, my dad was also excellent at it, it skipped me but my son picked it up and turns out he is pretty good also! Thanks for the video ....🇺🇲👋🏼

Man i just want to say thanks to you (and the YT algorithm). I had my great grandfather‘s carving tools ( ~50 Stubai and Cherry tools) laying around since I was born and allways wanted to learn whittling. My first few pieces are allready done and many more are on the way, just because of your high quality contet! Thanks a lot and cheers from Austria!

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Im glad that these videos are helping you get started!

all the other beginners guides realy arent actualy easy until i saw this channel thank you so much keep up the good work

My great grandfather taught me to whittle. He always had had his pocket knife and would whittle sticks on a bench swing, while we played in the yard. He would say, “Whistle while you whittle.” 😊

I love when someone can make an intro video and can just clearly say dont cheap out in these areas, these are less critical, and make getting started feel doable. This IS that video! Thank you!

Just bought a beaver craft kit. feeling more confident after watching this video. :)

I went into this blind after needing something to do with my hands while out camping. I made a whetstone out of a river stone I’d ground flat and it served me well enough to whittle a bird out of young wood. This is a big step up from what I was doing, and I’m excited to learn more. Thanks for the valuable info! 😁

You are so good at telling people the things they don't even know they should ask... You are truly a teacher. You are a scholar. You, specifically you, could teach _anything_ you wanted to. Thank you for teaching us about this hobby.

Incredible tutorial! Most in depth yet not overly complicated, and comprehensive guide I've seen!

It's good that you show your 'war carving' wounds. I have been carving for better than 25 years on and off, and always find new ways to get cut while carving in places I thought never existed...lol! It's not that carving is a risky thing, it's that 'human nature' of bravado takes over. Silly things when you drop your guard. I think because I take my time now and more so 'a little wiser', I don't get 'war carving' wounds as much.

I’ve always wanted to try my hand at whittling but never knew there were this many things to know about it! Honestly made me more interested in trying it out

Just as I was thinking about 3d art and getting into whittling, I found this video... Is this a message from the master woodcarvers?

Fantastic guide.I finally understand how to use a strop . I especially like the sharpening section since having a sharp knife is essential.

Growing up I was always curious about whittling but I had no idea where to start or how it works. Your videos are amazing. Tyyy

you've inspired me to try whittling again :) I tried once but I had zero experience and I couldn't find things that I wanted to make. but ur tutorials are so helpful and not too complicated and I love all ur little animals and things, so I'd love to try making them too. ty for putting all I need to know in one video, makes it easy to go back at refresh everything haha

Thank you so much for this! I've been wanting to get into whittling but there aren't enough videos talking about what you need to get and do in order to get started. This was so helpful and you've earned a new subscriber :D

Thanks for a very thorough class on all the basics in about 33 minutes

Just ordered my first pieces, I love this channel and been following it for a while. Since I realized I spend most of my free time at home, this seems like a very relaxing thing to do when I don't feel like playing guitar.

I am fast approaching retirement age and have wanted to get into carving for a long time but didn’t really know where to start. Your how-to videos are invaluable. I bought a set of Flex Cuts based on your reviews. I look forward to getting started. Keep up the great work.

As a Cub Scout leader, I feel much more prepared to teach my Bear Scouts knife safety and help them earn their whittling chip! I’ll be including this video in the materials and guide for parents too! Thanks

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Teaching young scouts can be a bit of a challenge, especially when it comes to wood hardness. I would advise you to use balsa as it provides faster results which keeps them engaged for longer.

@amiejo

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun thanks for the suggestion. I also like the idea of the grippy gloves to prevent us needing to practice out first aid skills too.

Thanks for the video, I've not started whittling yet, but this was a very helpful primer. It's also given me the confidence to have a go at sharpening my swiss army knives too.

Thank you for this video. I've wanted to whittle since I was a kid but never knew where to start. I spent the evening looking at knives on Amazon and after ordering a set (glad I decided to go with the Beaver Craft ones and not something cheaper) I decided I better get an Idea of how to start and this was perfect, I'm much more confident about getting started than I was.

Can't wait to start doing this it seems so fun and relaxing

As a newbie I found this so informative & comprehensive. Looking forward to my knives coming next week. Thankyou !

I will prolly never whittle a thing in my life, but I dig the chill vibe you got.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The whole hobby itself is relaxing to me and I guess it shows in how I present it :)

My first whittling supplies arrive tomorrow, I can't wait to get started!

Thank you so much Brian. I listen to your videos while I do my boring chores. You made my day! Thank you

I was fortunate enough to inherit several of my grandfather’s woodcarving knives, many of them made by himself, a few by various knife makers in South Texas. I need to get them back into use. His name was Les Visor, and he was a proud member of the Texas Woodcarver’s Guild. I love that his work is on display in at least a few places, I have a few of his works myself. Pieces of Pop.

Ruh roh! I'm hooked already, can't wait to finally get into whittling!

Got my kids each a kit for Christmas and really appreciate your video for them to watch

thank you for this video! it was easy to understand for a complete beginner and non-native English speaker like myself.

whittling always seemed real cool. I'm inspired to start

This is a great introduction to whittling. I want to learn and I am happy that I watched your video

Whittling and carving looks so incredibly fun, I will make sure that I am going to try this and enjoy it! ^^

You've taught me so much after 2 videos! I already know 3 cuts, (stop cut, wedge cut, sweep cut) you are so educational and fun!

New to whittling thank you!!

So cool! Thank you for the description of each step. The figures in the background are very beautiful. :)

You inspire me to pick up whittling again...

Thank you for this informative video for beginners! As a beginner myself I ordered my first Whittling knifes pair. I want to carve some cooking tools for my niece as a presents. Thank you!

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! Im glad you found the video helpful :)

Wow, I tried getting into this 2 years ago but I remember there being no good video guides on how to start. This channel is awesome I'm definitely gonna get a set

This is a fantastically helpful and well presented video. THANK YOU!

Lots of excellent up front necessary info- thank you

This is so thorough and helpful, thank you!

Great video. I've been wanting to get into whittling and bought some books, but you videos help out more where the books lack explanation. I was going to start buying the tools but was hesitant on which brands, but your video helped out a lot and I have ordered the knife, basswood and strop. Thank you.

Great and clear introduction! Thank you for this video, I'm going to start whittling with my swiss army knife and we'll see where it goes :)

Thanks for comprehensive explanation 🌷🙏

Thank you

Thanks very much for this informative video. Am thinking of giving whittling a try since am tired of spending tons of $$ on gardening only to be rewarded with $3 worth of cucumbers. Your video was great!

@Cazza1206

Жыл бұрын

I feel your gardening pain 😔

Nice video! Stumbled upon it and may try whittling myself now. Great breakdown. Thank you.

thank you

What a fantastic tutorial!!! Thank you!!!

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you found the video helpful 😀

Just ordered my supplies I’m so excited!!

Great video Brian. Really appreciate the tips provided here.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Im glad you found the video helpful 😀

Excellent teaching for the young carvers ..Thank you sir for your time

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene!

I'm going to try woodcarving thanks to your videos! I think they're really nice and calming and I really enjoy watching them

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you have just as much fun as I do!

Thank you so much. That's exactly the information I need to know for now

Awesome video! I always wanted to try making something with woods but all the wood working guides are so intimidating with so many tools and such. But this video is way simpler and actually quite accessible for someone like me who doesn't have much space nor money. Thank you for great video!

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! The whole goal of this channel is to lower that barrier to entry and get more people interested in the craft with just the essentials :)

Thanks

This is a fantastic tutorial, full of good info for a noob like me. I'm so excited to practice whittling now especially after watching this. Thank you much for sharing this. Also interesting you're the first person I've seen draw the blade edge backward along a sharpening stone, rather than forward

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

We all have our own way to sharpen, but the end result speaks for itself.

Quality training video. Kudos sir.

Wow! Thanks so much for the video! You have totally inspired me to start whittling (: I think I’m going to buy some wood tomorrow and see what I can do following your awesome tutorials

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Awsome! Met me know if you have any questions pop up!

i really appreciate this small crash course, it's really helpful :) i find carving and woodworking really interesting and wanted to get into it to make something small for my boyfriend's birthday

Thank you, sir.

Super informative! Love it

Very helpful

Fantastic introduction to whittling! I almost bought the wrong knife before seeing this. I'll get the flexcut (which is also a third of the price). Thanks and keep up the great work!

Thank you for this! You've provided a great resource here. I make tables with my grandparents' woodworking/resin business, and I've been curious for a while about finer work. Have explored the channel a bit, think I'm hooked :)

Excellent tutorial thanks

thankyou very much

Thanks for inspiring me to progress as a whittler

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This is something I’ve wanted to get into for awhile, your video made it feel a lot less intimidating, I’m excited to get started!

@CarvingisFun

5 ай бұрын

Yay! Im glad 😊 That is the goal of the channel after all!

Nice video and subscribed! You have a great site with many projects. Look forward to trying some of these.

Great Video, very informative, many thanks!

Huh this is really eye opening. I've always made a distinction between whittling and carving where stuff like this is carving and whittling is just going at whatever stick is handy with your pocket knife to pass the time, so the more specialized knives and proper wood blanks are a surprise to se in a whittling video.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Yeppers!! There's a bunch of stuff made just for whittling!

Thanks for the quality video sir. Your attention to detail is appreciated. Also I can tell you like to pay attention to your viewers/subscribers. I'll be back for more videos. Thanks for the content!

Exactly what I was needing. Thank you 🙏

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Fantastic video man.

This guy is a genius so professional and doesn’t skip any details. Must say this is the best utube video that I have seen.you could learn so much from this man. Some on here tell you their life story before they begin, others can be talented but the music or voices end up giving me a migraine. THANK YOU for sharing your talent and what a wonderful teacher you would make ( if you are not already) . Angie 😊🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you for sharing this Very interesting and tutorial video

I draw and I was looking forward to try wood sculpings, this video is really interesting and relaxing, it's good to see other types of art and maybe try it

Love your video, even a year later! Very helpful guide for knowing what I'm getting into with woodworking. Thank you! Here's some timestamps for navigating the video: 00:00 : Intro 00:48 : Picking a Whittling Knife 06:57 : Picking Wood to Carve 09:00 : Safety Gloves/Equipment 11:20 : Sharpening Your Knife 14:25 : Step 1 - Shape the Cutting Edge 16:17 : Step 2 - Refine the Cutting Edge 17:30 : Step 3 - Create A Burr on the Edge 19:20 : Step 4 - Start Removing the Burr 20:14 : Step 5 - Hone Sharp 24:24 : Basic Cuts to Master 28:38 : Common Whittling Mistakes 31:50 : Project Ideas for Beginners

Nice introduction. Thank you very much!

Used to whittle as a kid, sort of lost touch with it. I think I might have to go get a new knife, feeling inspired.