Carving

Fallen trees are a great source of wood for furniture. Often, fallen trees have burls or twists in the trunk that give them a unique shape or grain pattern. These shapes in fallen logs can be used...

If you happen to have a good black walnut, hickory or maple tree fall in your yard and want to use it for carving, you will want to know how to dry it. Some people will use green wood for carving,...

Cypress knees are found in swamps in the south and nowadays removing is prohibited by swampland environmental protection. You can purchase cypress knees on Ebay at discounted prices if the bark is...

Silent dog whistles are a terrific way to communicate with your dog. Because they hear higher pitches than humans, dog whistles are perfect for distance control for your pet. You can make your own...

Carving a whistle by hand requires time, energy and patience. It also requires a bit of skill with a whittling knife. Creating your own functional whistle, though, is well-worth the effort....