Author Topic: Shell , beavertail, carving  (Read 1136 times)

JohnN

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Shell , beavertail, carving
« on: April 19, 2020, 07:19:52 PM »
Any good tutorials out there for basic carving of shells, beavertail, etc.

Offline rich pierce

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Re: Shell , beavertail, carving
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2020, 07:33:54 PM »
Dave Person has done several that help a builder understand how to shape the stock first then the carving flows from that. There are rare exceptions (some fancy Hudson Valley fowlers have very high carving in a few places) but  shaping is key. If you go here look for the series by Smart Dog on building a British fowling piece. https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?board=475.0
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Offline 577SXS

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Re: Shell , beavertail, carving
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2020, 10:14:08 PM »
Mike Miller has good CD on carving.

Offline jerrywh

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Re: Shell , beavertail, carving
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2020, 11:22:28 PM »
Get some GOOD scrap wood and practice it. That is the best way t oigain confidence.
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