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Carving Hashemi Flowers 17.4

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Hi Alex, So if a cut is made more like an angular or sideways slice opposed to a downward cut, it doesn’t damage the wood or at least not as much? If the wood fibers are damaged, is that a really bad thing or does it just make for a rough edge that needs more cleaning up? When I was carving signs, we made a downward cut outlining a letter which we called a stop cut. It made sure that a cut coming up to that stop cut didn’t go beyond that point. I hope that makes sense.
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Beth

Alexander Grabovetskiy (Administrator) January 12, 2024 at 10:08 am

Using a stop cut or stabbing downcut isn’t the best choice because it involves pressing the fibers of the wood with the edge of your tool. While it might seem okay right after the cut, a few days later, those compressed fibers will attempt to return to their original state. This can result in an unpleasant appearance. Even though you can clean it up, it requires a significantly longer time and twice the effort. Additionally, the compressed fibers lose their original structure and absorb more moisture from the atmosphere. While this may not be a major issue, personally, I avoid making stabbing cuts or stop cuts to save time and effort in the long run.

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