Posts by Carl Mueller

Whittling with basswood is an excellent way to introduce kids to the art of carving and unleash their creativity. With its soft and easy-to-work nature, basswood provides a safe and enjoyable carving...

Basswood, also known as American Linden or Tilia Americana, is a popular and versatile hardwood commonly used in woodworking and whittling. It is prized for its softness, fine texture, and straight,...

Choose the Perfect Material for Your Project Whittling is the traditional art of carving wood with a knife to create shapes, figures, or decorative objects. It involves using a small, sharp blade...

Sapele wood is a versatile and sought-after hardwood native to tropical regions of West Africa. It is renowned for its rich reddish-brown color, interlocked grain pattern, and uniform texture, which...

Quebracho is a hardwood from various tree species primarily found in South America, especially in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Quebracho wood is primarily used for specialized applications due...

Perhaps you're a fan of eating pistachios. You might be familiar with the fruit - it's actually a drupe and not a nut but is normally considered a nut for culinary purposes. But what about the wood...