Carving letters and numbers into wood is one of my favorite projects. Although many wood species can be chip carved, ...

Foote mainly uses basswood, one of the most suitable woods for hand carving and painting, he said. “It’s a very nice grain, but it gets fuzzy with the grinder,” he said. The best wood for ...

FARGO — With the help of basswood, and a background in education ... showcasing about his passion for carving wood. He says it comes from his Norwegian upbringing. Ness says he typically carves ...