Why Mahogany is a Great Choice for Signage, Furniture and Carving
By Jim Hingst Many veteran carvers, such as Dr. Francis Lestingi, select mahogany for exterior painted signage because it is a strong wood that will hold detail. Mahogany is also…
By Jim Hingst Many veteran carvers, such as Dr. Francis Lestingi, select mahogany for exterior painted signage because it is a strong wood that will hold detail. Mahogany is also…
This story appears in Sign Builder Illustrated. By Jim Hingst For anyone, who is carving an outdoor painted sign, your best raw material is usually High Density Urethane (HDU) sign board.…
By Jim Hingst Fishtail chisels and fishtail gouges feature a straight narrow shank or shaft that flares out into the fan shape of a fish’s tail. The advantage of the…