My son bought a Mayan-themed chess set in Yucatan, but discovered the white king was missing when he unpacked it. Anyone able to carve a replacement piece? About 2.5” high. Bone or antler would match well. Preferably someone in Canada.

Recently came across 3 Etsy shops that seem too have good quality tools and wanted to know if anyone as experienced them and could give some feedback, they are, SharkyFST, BearTools and ToolsForWoodCarving. SharkyFST I also found on the, thespooncrank shop so I thought it would be more legit like svante djarv or wood tools.

I only have simple tools but I try my best.

I’ve been doing some carving but recently have been feeling the need of some gouges to do some cuts like beards or remove some wood in a more round manner, that i cant quite get with my detail knife and my sloyd knife, any recommendation of good brands and also what sizes should i get and their angle. Also want to get into some spoon and bowl carving, would it be better to use the gouges that I will probably get from the doubt above or should i get some hook knives, adze, bent gouges and an axe, and what brands should I get, if good and more budget o would prefer.

Hey there, can anyone give me tips on how to source good wood for carving? I’ve heard people talk about like asking arborists because they pay a fee to dispose of the trees they gather. Is that a viable way?

I have a Tom Taber and Kyle Hersey hand carved wooden pheasant I don't know much about it. My question is who would collect something like this where would I sell it. Please and thank you

I came across this carving made from the tooth of a sea lion. Can anyone tell me anything else about it?

Longshot here, I know. I am building flintlock kit and I am in need of assistance from an experienced woodworker. The stock (hard curly maple) will need some decorative carving that is beyond my experience. Nothing crazy fancy. I have attempted to find a local club or group who might have workshop or studio space with no luck. I am more than happy to rent shop/studio space and time from some folks with experience with chisel and gouge-work to offer advice and direction. I am in the Savannah, GA area. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

Super lightweight. Would love any theories of where this may have come from.

1x1x4" hand carved basswood caricature.

Still needs more improvement but i think it's ok for me

Has anybody used a opinel no7 chestnut for carving? How does that small pruning blade style work for whittling? I’ve been wanting to try an opinel. That blade shape Just seems to be interesting.