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The Complete Knife Cutting Guide for Beginners
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In order to provide beginners with an authoritative, complete guide to cutting with a knife, we have put together a team of 12 leading wood carvers in this book. They share with the reader twenty-four available designs that you can cut out in one weekend.
Projects contain step-by-step instructions with photos, samples, templates, and helpful tips. In addition to projects, the book contains tips for choosing and sharpening a knife, the basics of safe cutting techniques. In addition to a knife, you may need other tools to speed up the work on some crafts.
Start with quick, fun projects that build confidence and teach you the basics of woodcarving techniques, such as Flying Propeller or Owl in 5 Minutes.
Examples, templates, and helpful tips
Materials and tools
Clear and detailed step-by-step instructions
Photos and drawings illustrating each step
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woodworking Awl, 165mm, straight blade, 80*5*5mm, PETROGRAD
Woodworking awl has a square blade profile that allows you to transfer much more power and mark the center of the holes with great control by not stray under the influence of wood fibers.
- Awl blade is made of carbon steel and hardened in oil to HRC 55-60.
- Blade length is 80mm
- Cross section is 5mm x 5mm.
- The shape of the handle allows you to abut the whole palm.
- Handle made from maple, covered with linseed oil and compressed by a brass ring in attachment of blade .
- Awl full length 165mm.
Woodworking awl was hand maded by Petrograd toolworks in Saint-Petersburg Russia.
Carving knife PETROGRAD, Bogorodsky type, 170mm/40mm
Sharpening set PETROGRAD N4, for knives, 6 stones
Water stones. Grain size: 150, 360, 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000. Size 15х15х120mm. Abrasive grain - silicon carbide. Bundle - ceramics. Hardness I ensures minimal wear of the stone during operation. When sharpening does not overheat the steel. Does not require the use of oil. Soak in water for 2-10 minutes before use. Designed for sharpening steels and hard alloys. Production - made in Russia.
To select and order an abrasive stone of desired grain size, click on the name of the product.
Carving set PETROGRAD, N14
The set includes:
Carving knife PETROGRAD, Bogorodsky type, 155mm/40mm
Spoon knife, PETROGRAD, D 27mm, right-handed
Spoon knife, PETROGRAD, D 27mm, left-handed
Sharpening stone PETROGRAD, 120*15*15mm, 1000 grit
Textile 6 pocket Tool Roll, PETROGRAD, 360*260mm, for carving knives
Leather fingertip for woodcarvers
Leather fingertip is a thumb guard for wood carvers by Petrograd toolworks. Designed to protect hands from sharp tools. Thumb guard protects your finger from cut injuries when you are moving the cutting tool towards thumb, and prevents the formation of calluses when working away from yourself. Watch pictures for more info.
- made of 2mm leather
- easy to use
- save you from injures
Guard has a special ring that prevents it from slipping during operation. The thimble was made of 2mm soft leather, which provides good protection for the toe.
Thumb guard was made by Petrograd toolworks in Saint Petersburg Russia
Lathe's tool rest PETROGRAD, arrm 350mm*D20mm, bar D25.4mm*150mm
The hand-arm for the lathe straight, PETROGRAD, 350mm, rod D25.4mm * 150mm. Straight T-shaped from a round bar with a diameter of 20mm. The clamping rod has a diameter of 25.4mm. Working rod length 350mm. Suitable for a variety of lathes. Smooth, round, non-hardened steel bar to avoid spoiling your cutting tool. Allows your cutters to slide easily and work at different angles. The round profile always has one point of support, regardless of the angle of inclination of the cutter, which makes it more convenient and versatile. This tool is for lathes.
Made at the PETROGRAD joinery and carpentry tools factory.
Production (Russia)
PETROGRAD Cup Chuck D55mm for Woodturning Lathe M33х3.5mm
Chuck diameter 55mm. Steel unhardened chuck for turning centers. A simple and reasonably safe chuck compared to a jaw chuck. Simple and reliable and compact. Allows you to work in close proximity to it. Thread М33х3.5mm. Parts are easily and securely fastened in the chuck, as the chuck has a small inner cone. It is also possible to work without a back center.
Made at the PETROGRAD joinery and carpentry tools factory.
Production (Russia)
Wooden spoon blanks set (Linden)
A set of blanks for making wooden spoons. The set includes two linden bars and 6 original patterns.
- Bars measuring 200x40x25mm and 200x30x22mm.
- Linden is a material for a beginner carver that does not require much work.
- Excellent sanding and tinting.
- Wood color is white.
- Great for subsequent painting.
Before starting work, it is recommended to copy the drawings for further use on other workpieces.
Wooden blanks by Petrograd toolworks. Made in Saint-Petersburg Russia.
PETROGRAD Center Finder, type 2, D200mm
Center finder, model n2, D200mm. Round center finder for marking and finding the center of the workpiece for turning. This is a measuring tool with which the center of the end face of cylindrical or arbitrary-shaped workpieces is found. The center-finder is made of polycarbonate. The maximum diameter of the measured workpiece is up to 200mm. Do not heat above 75 ° C. The step of the measuring scale is 10 degrees, from 0-200mm.
Sharpening stone PETROGRAD, 200*70*20mm, 120 grit
Abrasive water stones. Grit: 120, 150, 360, 500, 800, 1000,1500, 2000 and 4000 grit. Size 200x70x20mm. The abrasive grain is silicon carbide. Bond - ceramics. Hardness I ensures minimal wear of the stone during work. Steel does not overheat when sharpening. Does not require oil. Soak in water for 2-10 minutes before use. Designed for sharpening steels and hard alloys. Manufactured in Russia.