Bench side instruction on how to make a gouge do more than you may have thought possible. Chris starts with a new tool and thoughtfully walks you through all the steps of preparation to finally achieve that desired cutting. You are guided through the maze of available chisels, Chris answers the how's and why's and suggests where to start when it comes to acquiring tools. Included in this DVD are a few of the practices Chris was taught during his apprenticeship that are not widely known yet I consider revolutionary as per sharpening a gouge. Chris is an excellent teacher and I think the format we used will make learning the material easy!

Chris Pye has been a professional woodcarver for than 25 years and is a member of the Master Carvers Association. His work is done mainly to commission, with clients including HRH the Prince of Wales. It ranges from architectural moldings to figure carving, furniture to lettering, bedheads and fireplaces. He has also written extensively about woodcarving for several magazines.