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Together they launched Chris Pye's Woodcarving Workshops, an e-learning website featuring a library of high quality, instructional videos. Some focus on one particular aspect of woodcarving: tools and sharpening for example.
Learn the fundamentals of woodcarving: techniques, tools, sharpening and equipment; Become a more competent and confident woodcarver with Master Carver, Chris Pye as your instructor
Jun 4, 2021 · Chris Pye | 24 April 2019 11:47. Christopher - The main problem with waterstones is that they wear so quickly. They really work best with wide blades; a bevel of a carving gouge is relatively quite narrow and when rub from side to side - the normal way of sharpening a carving tool - you very quickly wear a groove. So you are continually having ...
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Chris Pye: Signature Slipstones ©19 July 2007 7 Power v Hand Sharpening There is no moral high ground in sharpening by hand, and power sharpening devices are essential to the busy carver to save time. I see these slipstones are simply a part of the carver's general sharpening 'kit' and will find uses no matter what approach a carver takes.
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May 1, 2015 · Chris Pye Sharpening Stones for woodcarving gouges. Very, very lightly used. Includes how-to DVD with Pye and Rob Cosman. Norton developed this line of sharpening stones with master woodcarver Chris Pye especially for wood carving tools.
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Nov 22, 2019 · Chris Pye | 21 November 2019 15:21 Noriko - I've never cut (or shaped) a waterstone but my guess is a hard, sharp object - something like a masonry nail - or hacksaw blade. You could easily create a deep groove around the stone and then snap it.
Item # 64726. Price: $119.99. We're sorry, this item has been discontinued. Finally, slipstones designed specifically for carving tools. This 4 piece set of slipstones is designed for small carving tools. Kit Contains: Ultra Fine Hard Translucent Arkansas 2" x 1" x 3MM - Edges: #3 & 45 degree.
