Symmetry

[William]

Here is one way to get symmetry when carving faces.

A contour gauge can be bought from a hardware store for less than $10 and it's a good investment if you carve faces.

First draw a center line on your carving and mark key points for a cross section, mark the center point of your contour gauge and set it on one of the key points, then turn it around and you can see where to make adjustments to balance the carving.

Someone asked this question (sorry, don't remember where) I hope this will help.

Bill
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[slivers&dust]

hey Bill, good idea. I even have one of those.

[William]

Symmetrical
Hey Tony, I using mine right now, you can tell my eye is not that good and I need it.

Bill
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[Dan S]

Good idea!
Thank you.

Dan

[DiamondWillow]

Wonderful idea, thanks for sharing
Gene

[Kenny_S]

Thanks for the idea Bill. Good one. Hmm Our eye sight is suppose to be good at our age????

[Ron T]

Hi Bill,

that's a great idea. Now, I'll have to find mine. Thanks.

[Keoma]

Those are brilliant...and fun! Just don't let your kids get them...and push the wires all the way out...

[Joy]

Marvelous idea! I've never seen one. Now all I have to do is find one. Thanks.

[Blunt]

good idea i was thinking about just doing one side of my carvings and when anyone asked i would say it was (art) Hey it works for painters )