Did you know that the reason MyChipCarving.com was first started in 2007 hasn't changed at all in 13 years? That's right!

When I first founded MCC I was determined to accomplish three things, to "inspire, instruct and equip" chip carvers around the world.

I'm glad to say that this focus has remained the same.

To Inspire

Almost everything I do has inspiration at the core. I want you to know the feeling of "I can do this!"

If you're just getting started or restarting after a frustrating first attempt, I'll direct you to the Chip Carving Essentials Course if we don't have the privilege of face-to-face interaction.

When each lesson is followed and the time is given to learn how to get a scary sharp edge on your knife, how to properly hold your knife in order to get a consistent 55-65 degree cut, and how to remove 2-sided and 3-corner chips, you'll quickly experience success = INSPIRATION.

The whole reason I introduced EZboard to the woodcarving world was to help anyone struggling with basswood but still wanting to carve. Whether this was a new woodcarver or an experienced carver battling arthritis or muscle weakness, using EZboard will help overcome these hurdles and bring encouragement instead of frustration = INSPIRATION.

When I developed the MyChipCarving Knives, all of the design elements were meant to help you know what it's like to chip carve with a sharp knife that's easy to hold correctly and feels great in your hand. Combining these elements will help INSPIRE you and experience that "Aha moment" when a chip comes out cleanly with just 2 or 3 cuts.

So my questions for you this week, "Have I inspired you with your chip carving? If so, how?" EMAIL ME

"If not, what has frustrated you so I'll know what I can do differently to inspire you?" EMAIL ME

It will help me if you'd take a moment and let me know your answers to these questions.

Short answers are fine and please know that I'm not asking you these questions to make myself feel good. Be straight with me so I'll know what I can keep doing and what I need to change.

Thank you for being a valuable part of MyChipCarving!

You Can Do This!