Bench side instruction on how to make a gouge do more than you may have thought possible. Chris starts with a new tool and thoughtfully walks you through all the steps of preparation to finally achieve that desired cutting. You are guided through the maze of available chisels, Chris answers the how's and why's and suggests where to start when it comes to acquiring tools. Included in this DVD are a few of the practices Chris was taught during his apprenticeship that are not widely known yet I consider revolutionary as per sharpening a gouge. Chris is an excellent teacher and I think the format we used will make learning the material easy!

This DVD is 1 1/2 hours long and teaches the fundamentals of incising letters. Chris teaches how to do this and it was easier than you would think. Logically broken down to manageable steps Chris takes the viewer to success. Intended to teach the furniture maker how to carve it will also help the seasoned carver to learn some of Chris's techniques.