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Here are some videos from the trade school in Paris, Ecole Boulle.
I enjoyed watching these, I hope you do too. Number two of three is my favorite.
Notice in the third installment (carving) the in cannel bevel on the chisel. That was a topic on Woodnet a while back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0bl8UgLG-shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyyFZ-1bNTghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhOl5yq79I8
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Another aspect I liked in the carving video was the importance given to the drawing. Though the film is silent it's obvious that drawing the designs is paramount. I forgot to mention that earlier. A friend just completed his woodcarving instruction at the school, and he is justifiably proud of his many (good) drawings.
I've been a huge believer in the importance of learning to draw to develop the skills required to carve. To me this is an aspect of carving that is significant. I Don't really see this talked about much when carving is discussed.
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It's possible these aren't working. I can't get them to.
A Google search of video with the following term will get you there:
Les métiers d'art à L'Ecole Boulle
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GOOD GRIEF!!! Waaaay better than anything I have done even in my dreams. In fact most of my dreams consist of three pieces fitting perfectly and the fourth one a little short.
Question: Why do I see older English tools for sale but no French ones?
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Very cool, but humbling. Thanks for posting.
Steve
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That's a good question. I don't know.
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Paul K. Murphy said:
It's possible these aren't working. I can't get them to.
A Google search of video with the following term will get you there:
Les métiers d'art à L'Ecole Boulle
Click on the You Tube Button on each video in the lower right of the picture link. It will open a new tab with the video running. No need to type the URL.
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that way when the real misery starts you won't notice.
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Thanks for posting this. I'll be in Paris for a week in May and would love to visit the school. I can't tell from their website if they have an open house scheduled. Does anyone here read French?
RD
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Paul K. Murphy said:
Notice in the third installment (carving) the in cannel bevel on the chisel. That was a topic on Woodnet a while back.
The inside bevel is very important in commisioning a new gouge... or an old one for that matter.
It, essentially, doubles the usefulness of the gouge... as it can be used in both orientations (up or down). The heel of the inside bevel will allow to scoop out of a cut smoothly (vs chattering and skipping).
It aides in lowing the cutting angle of the opposing bevel by allowing that bevel to be longer without compromising strength.
Acts somwhat like a chipbreaker in a plane by guiding the shaving up and out of the gouge... useful with deeper gouges (9+).
This inside bevel is short and shallow (5-10 deg) and should be long enough to be felt by your finger. Mine are usually only a few mm from edge to heel.
Or you can buy hundreds of dollars of back bent gouges. when needed. The result is the same.
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Saw these three vids of French woodworking. Interesting, Euro tools including Festool, different edge joining of boards, young guy, focused hard worker. He used good wood for inside and back. The last vid he shows how he fixes mistakes. Unique installation technique. Hint, good use for all those old woodworking mags.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMeWx6PgH_Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw_ahPnqKhohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV2roQC6lQc
