4 Basic Cuts Every Beginner Whittler Should Master | Woodcarving Basics

Though it's usually pretty intuitive, there are a few important techniques that every beginner should know--whether you're just whittling for fun or diving deep into the woodcarving hobby.
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These 4 simple cuts will get you through 95% of all beginner projects. The best part? They're not difficult to learn, so you can start today!
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Flexcut knives: amzn.to/34eLpbr
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Chapters:
0:15 - Stop cut
1:19 - V cut
2:30 - Sweep/push cut
4:36 - Paring/pull cut
5:28 - Some safety tips
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[@jimstuart3373]

Been using hand tools and power tools my whole life..I’m 73.
What I like so much about this video is your constant attention to safety.
Great video..thank you!

[@whittler0507]

Very good basic teaching

[@rickyburton4642]

Put the glove on the other hand!

[@mtairyherbs]

Love this! Such great info

[@sammy2tone23]

I've been wearing a glove on my left hand

[@fritzginger15]

Thank you for making all these great info and instructional videos. As a newbie to the hobby I’m reading a watching as much as I can.
Why do you where a glove on one hand? And why not wear it on the holding hand instead of the cutting hand?

[@WoodcraftersCorner]

Thank YOU for watching! The reason for the glove is to prevent cuts from an accidental slip of the knife.
Since that wouldn't happen to the hand holding the knife, I only use it on the hand most in danger 😆
Of course, a glove is only a back up, since good technique is most important. But especially when I was first starting, I went through quite a few bandaids.

[@FireFlashX32]

Do you have an easy design to get a scout of 11yrs old started doing the first three beginner cuts only??

[@NigeJordan]

Generally, you wear the glove on the hand that holds the wood.

[@ianrawlings2546]

My kids didn't know what to think watching me practice these cuts with a (small) kitchen knife and a carrot.

[@mothghost8553]

I cant manage to get my knife deep into the wood and it is getting frustrating I have pine wood if that helps

[@maxmotors9497]

Thanks very much for the safety information in the cutting technique explanations!! As an idiot I've hurt myself a lot. But I'm good at first aid?

[@deanekle4165]

You're wearing the glove on the wrong hand.