Balsa wood is very popular among consumers both in industrial areas and
in our daily life. Balsa wood is famous for its lightweight and soft
advantages. It can be easy to work with. Balsa wood is the ideal choice
if you want to whittle wood, especially for those starter or learner who
want to whittle wood. Frankly speaking, whittling is the simple removal
of pure shaving or cutting small bits from a piece of wood with a
knife.
What should you prepare if you want to become a good whittler? There
are many things that should be taken into your consideration. For
example, you should choose the right wood and proper knife, the basic
whittling techniques, the maintenance and storage methods and skills.
First of all, you should choose the proper wood. Frankly speaking, soft
wood is the best choice. Balsa wood is famous for its lightweight,
softness and easy to work with. So, it should be your ideal choice to
whittle. Although pine is easily to cut, it is not able to hold details
well. Although birch, cedar and maple are used for whittling, they are
not belong to soft wood. You should choose the balsa
wood with a straight grain and uniform color. A straight grain is
usually a softer wood than crossed grains. Changes in color mean changes
in hardness.
Second, you should know how to choose the proper knife. One of the best
factors for choosing whittling knife is to take consideration whether
it is comfortable or not. You are advised to avoid stainless steel
knives since it is not easy to sharpen them correctly. There are various
kinds of whittling knives that fit in the palm of your hand. Some
knives can be opened with one hand to make it very comfortable and easy
to work with. You should test the knife to see whether it is easy to
operate with.
Third, whittle balsa wood.
You are advised to wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands or fingers.
You should be careful to keep all fingers and other body parts away from
knife edges actually. Your thumb should be against the spine with the
edge facing your fingers. Ensure that the hand holding the knife should
be further from your body than the hand holding the piece of wood.
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