JOHN "DOC" CONNELLY'S
BEGINNER HANDOUTS
Articles "Doc" has compiled to help make beginners' carving experiences more pleasurable as well as safe have been scanned and saved as PDF files.

Carving Safely
12 Pages includes articles on carving tafely; tool shapes and what they can do; hints; basic carving tools; etc.

Key Terms and Helpful Guides to Sharpening Woodcarving Tools
5 Pages includes key terms and helpful guides to sharpening woodcarving tools.

Levels of Skill Development in Woodcarving
To identify skill level development as it relates to woodcarving.

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BEGINNER CLASS PATTERNS

Penguin