[MyChipCarving]

Lesson 4: Proper Technique

Lesson 4: Proper Technique

Needed in this lesson: chip carving knife, basswood practice board, mechanical pencil, t-square

We've all heard many times that "practice makes perfect". But really this is faulty advice. It's
not "practice" that makes perfect, but rather, "perfect practice makes perfect".

This is very true when it comes to chip carving. Developing proper technique from the start will
lead to good results in short order and a lifetime of enjoyable carving.

Bad habits can be hard to break so watch this lesson as many times as needed until you feel comfortable repeating the procedure just like you see demonstrated.

Proper technique will result in consistently angled cuts that meet in the same place at the bottom
of each chip. You'll see what I mean as you watch Lesson 4: Chip Carving Technique.

Next lesson: First Quilt Square

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Membership info - Click HERE
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Ask if you have any questions.
Until next time…
Marty Leenhouts
My Chip Carving
866-444-6996

Merrill,
You do make it look simple. I continue to cut to deep and my cuts are not getting cleaner. l keep blaming a dull knife, but I've sharpened it like you show several time. I'll keep at it; maybe I can take a closeup and post it. I'm sure you can see what it is I do wrong.

If you have Skype and a webcam, I'll be glad to watch your technique and give you instant feedback.
Skype: My Chip Carving
Otherwise a closeup pic or two or three will be fine.

 

[DavidBass]

Lesson 4: Proper Technique

Lesson 4: Proper Technique

Needed in this lesson: chip carving knife, basswood practice board, mechanical pencil, t-square

We've all heard many times that "practice makes perfect". But really this is faulty advice. It's
not "practice" that makes perfect, but rather, "perfect practice makes perfect".

This is very true when it comes to chip carving. Developing proper technique from the start will
lead to good results in short order and a lifetime of enjoyable carving.

Bad habits can be hard to break so watch this lesson as many times as needed until you feel comfortable repeating the procedure just like you see demonstrated.

Proper technique will result in consistently angled cuts that meet in the same place at the bottom
of each chip. You'll see what I mean as you watch Lesson 4: Chip Carving Technique.

Next lesson: First Quilt Square

Many more lessons and patterns are available with either a Gold or Platinum Membership.
Membership info - Click HERE
Membership sign-up - Click HERE

Ask if you have any questions.
Until next time…
Marty Leenhouts
My Chip Carving
866-444-6996

Oh sure, if I would have known you were coming out with your own line of knives I would have waited. Oh well, You can never have too many…LOL!!!

 

[Msan]

Lesson 4: Proper Technique

Lesson 4: Proper Technique

Needed in this lesson: chip carving knife, basswood practice board, mechanical pencil, t-square

We've all heard many times that "practice makes perfect". But really this is faulty advice. It's
not "practice" that makes perfect, but rather, "perfect practice makes perfect".

This is very true when it comes to chip carving. Developing proper technique from the start will
lead to good results in short order and a lifetime of enjoyable carving.

Bad habits can be hard to break so watch this lesson as many times as needed until you feel comfortable repeating the procedure just like you see demonstrated.

Proper technique will result in consistently angled cuts that meet in the same place at the bottom
of each chip. You'll see what I mean as you watch Lesson 4: Chip Carving Technique.

Next lesson: First Quilt Square

Many more lessons and patterns are available with either a Gold or Platinum Membership.
Membership info - Click HERE
Membership sign-up - Click HERE

Ask if you have any questions.
Until next time…
Marty Leenhouts
My Chip Carving
866-444-6996

Marty, I do have Skype or should I say my wife has it. I've never used but perhaps its time to learn. I use a satellite to connect to the internet and some times it does not always recombine voice data in a way that makes sense. I'll do some practicing on a practice board and if my problems continue, I'll give skype a try. Can I do the same with sharpening? Thanks

 

[MyChipCarving]

Lesson 4: Proper Technique

Lesson 4: Proper Technique

Needed in this lesson: chip carving knife, basswood practice board, mechanical pencil, t-square

We've all heard many times that "practice makes perfect". But really this is faulty advice. It's
not "practice" that makes perfect, but rather, "perfect practice makes perfect".

This is very true when it comes to chip carving. Developing proper technique from the start will
lead to good results in short order and a lifetime of enjoyable carving.

Bad habits can be hard to break so watch this lesson as many times as needed until you feel comfortable repeating the procedure just like you see demonstrated.

Proper technique will result in consistently angled cuts that meet in the same place at the bottom
of each chip. You'll see what I mean as you watch Lesson 4: Chip Carving Technique.

Next lesson: First Quilt Square

Many more lessons and patterns are available with either a Gold or Platinum Membership.
Membership info - Click HERE
Membership sign-up - Click HERE

Ask if you have any questions.
Until next time…
Marty Leenhouts
My Chip Carving
866-444-6996

Merrill asks:
I'll do some practicing on a practice board and if my problems continue, I'll give skype a try. Can I do the same with sharpening?

Yes, I'd be glad to look at your sharpening technique too is you'd like to try Skype. Having a sharp knife is very important when it comes to enjoyable, quality chip carving.

 

[MyChipCarving]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

 

[Cubie]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Beautiful and fairly simple pattern. The video showing how to carve the pattern is outstanding as well. Good job, Marty

 

[MyChipCarving]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Thanks, Cubie.
We'll start easy and take it step-by-step. Or should I say, chip-by-chip!

 

[mommawoodchuck]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Great job. Nice pattern and knife.

 

[Rustic]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Thanks this pattern will help me

 

[superdav721]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

thanks dude. Great vid. Do you have the specs on the new knife and will it have a stabbing companion?

 

[MyChipCarving]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

thanks dude. Great vid. Do you have the specs on the new knife and will it have a stabbing companion?

You are very welcome, Dave. The My Chip Carving Knives will consist of three knives - Standard Cutting (shown in this video), Modified Knife (for curves, lettering, detail), and Stab Knife. Both cutting and modified have the registry mark for your thumb to fit in. All knives have a full length blade that runs the entire length of the knife. This is a HUGE improvement to knives currently available. Thin steel on cutting knives, all pre-sharpened, and guaranteed. A basswood storage box that can be custom carved will also be available. Sweet!

 

[Kentuk55]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

I have been experiencing problems with my internet connection, along with Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome. Right now I only see one pattern here, instead of 4. I am on Google Chrome right now. I will go here through Explorer, and see what happens

 

[MyChipCarving]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Right now I only see one pattern here, instead of 4

Hey Roger,
I've only posted one pattern with this lesson, not four. Coming up I will be posting more patterns for everyone to try. Keep making chips!

 

[Kentuk55]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Ok, Marty. Thnx…. I am on IE now, and I see it's only showing one here also…. my misunderstanding. sorry

 

[DavidBass]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

I don't know if this will help anyone, but when it comes to the small back-to-back chips I have been using the modified knife. It has allowed me a little more control and I don't go to deep with it like I do the normal knife.

David

 

[stefang]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Great Marty. I love watching you carve those nice clean cuts.

 

[Chipaway]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Marty,
I've been using your modified knife also. Easier to do curves, etc. Also less spliting ahead of the knife on with-grain cuts. I really like it.

 

[Gerry0]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Very nice video!!!

 

[Msan]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

the correct size is ?

 

[MyChipCarving]

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1

Lesson 5: Chip Carving Square #1
In this lesson you will apply what you learned in Lesson 4.
This first quilt square is made up entirely of three corner chips.

Here's the pattern:

Right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" and save it to your hard drive.
I hope the pattern size will remain the same so you can transfer it directly to your square.
If you need to resize the image, this can be done with a photo editor or in Word after inserting the picture.

Practicing first on a practice board is a good idea. If you mess up when carving your square, you can flip it over and carve the back side. That way, only the good side will show.

Enjoy this lesson!

Next lesson: Chip Carving Squares 2-3.

Merrill - the correct size is ?

I'll take a stab at your question not knowing exactly what size you are wondering about.
The two block sizes we are working with is 3-3/4×3-3/4 and 5-3/4×5-3/4.
The pattern in this lesson is sized to fit the 3-3/4 square block.