Carving the Convex Newport Shell

Carving the Convex Newport Shell

Carving the Convex Newport Shell

This six episode lesson shows the entire process of carving the convex Newport shell for a reproduction of a 1780's Goddard/Townsend desk. I show the technique of lowering down the area under the shell, shaping the shell, carving the convex and concave lobes, and carving the center fan detail.

  • Lesson Contents: 6 episodes; template, tool list, photo, and written instructions available in Episode 1
  • Type of Wood: Mahogany
  • Dimensions: 9"w x 4-4/8"h
  • Tool List: 5 to 8mm v-chisel; #1, 10mm; #1, 25mm; #3,6mm; #3, 14mm; #4, 12mm, #5, 5mm; #7, 14mm; #8, 6mm; #8, 10mm; #10, 5mm
  • Skill Level: Advanced

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