Chris Whillock “wood” like to introduce others to the art of carving. To that end, he’s opened the Whittling Shack at 917 N. Broadway in Rochester, and it includes all the bells and “whittles” to get ...

NEW BRIGHTON — For one New Brighton man, a simple hobby is the best stress reliever — the intricate, woodcarving art of whittling. Cliff Glenz, 62, started whittling in 1988 when he took a ...

Almost any wood will work fine for whittling. If you’re anxious to get started and are curious about whittling techniques, just find a stick or piece of wood and start slicing away. If you want to ...

OSCODA - If you're looking for a group to join, carving your niche among the members of the Sunrise Side Woodcarvers is easy. Just show up for a Tuesday meeting. The gatherings are held at 7 p.m. at ...

Breanne Funk, of Washington Boro, who had to wait impatiently until she was 9 to get her first pocketknife, still uses one to carve the decorative knives and Indian tools she was selling at Saturday’s ...

Whittling, some say, is a hobby of yore. But a Colorado Springs club's three-decades-plus longevity says otherwise. The Pikes Peak Whittlers boast 60 carving enthusiasts, ages 12 to 88. The group's ...

1. Make sure your knife is sharp. 2. Your knife must be really sharp! 3. Don t try carving with a knife that isn t sharp ... You get the point. For more than 30 years, the good-humored Lubkemann, who ...

SANTA CRUZ — Jack Beebe knows exactly what to do when he needs a gift for a friend or loved one. After firing up his imagination and receiving the necessary inspiration, Beebe, 81, picks up his tools ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether for the creation of tools or just a fun DIY art project, carving and whittling wood is a pretty accessible hobby. While it takes time ...