Using a chopper for fine carving

[siguy]

Was poking around youtube and found this video on a traditional carving technique using something resembling a cleaver. Thought it might be useful to people in here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iome0_REpXw&feature=related

 

[ieraseu]

Wow, I'm sure this particular fellow is very experienced, but that looks quite dangerous to the uninitiated.

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Nice! That's a cool tool, looks like a very handy camp tool too.

 

[kage]

Wow! That was amazing to watch, but it made me wish he was wearing a leather glove on his left hand and a leather apron to protect his legs.

I lived in Japan for a few years and was always amazed what traditional craftsmen were capable of doing and making.

 

[BarberFobic1992]

That is pretty impressive. Looks like somthing Mneedham might have.

 

[Tuxdad]

Anyone notice how sharp his knife is also ?? I mean he could feather the pole effortlessly with no problem... The shaving are so friggin' thin !! And that cleaver(of sorts), tht thing is out and out scary sharp.. Gotta respect a person who uses those with such confidence...:thumbup:

Thanks for sharing...

 

[cotdt]

That is seriously cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ankar Sheng]

Did you catch him busting a fart at around 2:40?

 

[Shotgun]

I definitely would have sliced my leg and bled to death if I tried that. I'd like to know the name of that cleaver. Someone asked in another thread about chisel grinds. I guess this is proof positive that they are more than adequate.

 

[disduster]

very cool, enjoyed the video, liked the blade design.

 

[J_Curd]

That wood looked extremely soft...he sawed through it with the saw handle between his index and middle finger.

 

[PatriotDan]

It did not look abnormal at all. Just goes to show how far people are from traditional woodcraft if it looks dangerous...

 

[mtnfolk mike]

very cool...:thumbup: he makes it looks effortless...

 

[pitdog]

Maybe my latest design might be better at fine tasks than people think !!!

 

[Mistwalker]

Thanks for that, it was enjoyable to watch.

 

[The Government]

Cool design. It was like a bearded tanto cleaver.

 

[udtjim]

Ic couldn't do it, I flunked Ballet and all other things graceful. I will quit while i still have two left thumbs.

 

[A.L.]

Did you catch him busting a fart at around 2:40?

It was the floor or chair or such.

Anyway, great vid. Thanks!

 

[mneedham]

That is pretty impressive. Looks like somthing Mneedham might have.

Yep, I would love to get a hold of one of those...

 

[Hawkings]

BAAH clearly an armature, everybody knows chisel grinds suck at controlled cuts :thumbdn:


kidding, I'm kidding :0)