Free Download: Gimson Chest Carving Pattern
Gimson used simple, decorative carving and motifs drawn from rural forms in much of his work. Just a handful of layout and carving tools will yield beautiful results.This is an excerpt from Nancy’s article Arts and Crafts Chest in Fine Woodworking issue #281
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To begin, mark a line parallel to the taper to guide the thumbnail carving at each side. Use dividers to lay out the center point of each thumbnail. Clamp the workpiece to the bench and cut the pattern with a #9-15mm gouge and a mallet.
While you’re at it with the gouging, lay out the smaller thumbnail pattern along the arch on each of the sides and cut them the same way using a #9-7mm or #9-8mm gouge and mallet.
Lay out your pattern for the carved field on the front panel with care and carve the letters, numerals, and other motifs with gouges and chisels. (For more on this technique, see “The ABCs of Letter Carving” by Clark Kellogg, FWW #275)
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