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1. 
   GEide | Dec 01, 2008 06:49pm | #1

   Dear Adamstr,

   Thank you for your question.

   I am forwarding the post to Gary Rogowski.

   In the meantime, here is a link to an article that may help you:

   http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/subscription/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=30248

   There are several articles at the end of this piece that may give you further information.

   Sincerely,

   Gerald

2. 
   user-148830 | Dec 02, 2008 05:36am | #2

   Hi,
   Well relief cuts will depend upon the shapes you're carving. I use a #1 skew for a lot of relief work, but then I'll find a little bit of curve to my tool will help so I'll grab a narrow #3. When that's too much curve, then I go get my 12mm #2. It just depends on the carving, depends on the kinds of undercutting or wasting you want to do. Sometimes a spoon gouge will get into the tight spots better.

   If you had a hundred carving tools, I guarantee that you'd find a spot where you'd need another. Buy the best, keep them sharp, good luck.

   Gary Rogowski
   http://www.northwestwoodworking.com