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Carving workholding question - RonB1957 - 11-19-2016
Just curious what every one uses to hold their work while carving. Some what out of my realm, but looking at taking a basic class, so I need to devise something basic. Thanks in advance.
RE: Carving workholding question - Boatman53 - 11-19-2016
What are you going to carve? Flat panels are certainly different requirements that carving something in the round. Can you give us more info?
Jim
RE: Carving workholding question - cbygeorge - 11-19-2016
This is one that I use a lot for carving in the round by Lee Valley
![[Image: 05g2001s2.jpg]](http://www.leevalley.com/US/images/item/Woodworking/Clamps/05g2001s2.jpg)
RE: Carving workholding question - dry heat - 11-19-2016
I use the Veritas for "in the round" but double sided tape (see Mary May) for relief type carvings. Stuck to a plywood board and held to bench via bench dog and vise, hold down, C clamp or whatever. Small caricature type I just hold in my lap.
Ed
RE: Carving workholding question - H_B - 11-19-2016
If you are chip carving, or really small objects, it's not uncommon to use your hand. I would recommend one of those kevlar and steel gloves.
RE: Carving workholding question - Bibliophile 13 - 11-19-2016
Handscrew held upright in a bench vise can work in a pinch.
RE: Carving workholding question - RonB1957 - 11-19-2016
Just a guess, really, but most likely relief/ flat panels. I like the idea of 2 way tape on plywood for the flats. Bang a hold down in and move on. :
Taking a local class with Boris Khechoyan { Hopefully I spelled that one correctly }. : Just some thing I have always wanted to do.
RE: Carving workholding question - Z28Doug - 11-19-2016
Thinking about carving panthers??
RE: Carving workholding question - RonB1957 - 11-19-2016
Ha. Wouldn't an Ebony black panther be cool?
But, no, not really. Although the suggestion has been made and an offer to carve them as well. I thought I was ahead in the race against time, then realized I am actually several laps behind. : Always spinning the hamster cage.
RE: Carving workholding question - Boatman53 - 11-20-2016
I know you said flat panels but here is a vise you can make from plumbing parts.
http://www.jerryhartzell.com/wood-carving-on-a-budget/jerrys-wood-carving-vise/
Jim