For most of my carving projects, I use a straight knife like this Flexcut roughing knife ($30 at Woodcraft). How a knife feels in your hand is more important than the brand. If you’re able, try before ...

Chris Pascoe watched a Harry Potter movie recently and was transfixed by something other than the action. As he watched Harry and his friends running atop cloisters at the Gloucester Cathedral in ...

[Scott Cramer] is a retired professional woodworker who specializes in geometric art made from beautifully joined wood. In this project he’s carving four interlocked cloverleaf rings from a block of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? With a bit of patience and the right tools you can carve dovetail joints by hand, ...