Antiques - Wood Basics Article
Oak, mahogany, walnut, pine, rosewood, maple, elm; you may have some or all of these woods in your home. But, do you know how to tell the difference among them? In this month’s column, we’ll talk about the different kinds of wood that are regularly seen in antique furniture and some common decorative treatments.
Custom Attache Cases by Joe Cummings
Among the world's finest briefcases. Offered in American Cherry or Natural Walnut. Solid Wood construction (no veneers) and impeccable hand joinery are enhanced by a durable, hand rubbed satin finish with Sueded Pigskin interior. Custom carved by Master Wood Carver Joe Cummings.
Custom Cabinet Doors
Add that special touch to your office or kitchen with a custom carved cabinet door. Available in any design you choose. No refinishing is required. Contact me today for a free quote.
Custom Carved Fireplace Mantels
A Custom Carved Fireplace Mantel by Joe Cummings is unlike and other Fireplace Mantel in the world. Themes are based around the Old West. Add a custom touch to your Fireplace and a conversations piece that is sure to demand attention.
Custom Gunstock Carving | Carving Gun Stocks
Master Wood Carver, Joe Cummings produces fine Wood Carvings. Specializing in Custom Gunstock Carving, Cabinet Doors, Pistol Grips, Attache Briefcases, Fireplace Mantels and Wood Carving.
Custom Pistol Grip Carving
Custom Pistol Grips professionally carved by Joe Cummings. Make your pistol a one of a kind that will be passed down to future generations as a cherished keepsake.
Free Carving Patterns
Here is where you can find Free Carving patterns for your projects. Print off the designs right from your computer to use in your own work.
Free Carving Patterns Download
Free Wood Carving patterns by master wood carver Joe Cummings. These free patterns are great for learning gunstock carving and more.
Free Gunstock Carving Pattern Request
Please e-mail me your contact information and I will send you a link where you can find my Basketweave and Fishscale Pattern FREE.
Gunstock Carving by Joe Cummings
Gunstock Carving is one of Joe Cummings specialties. Turn your guns into cherished family heirlooms with a Custom Carved Gunstock by Joe Cummings.
Joe Cummings | Master Gunstock Carver
Joe Cummings has spent most of his life outdoors. He is an avid hunter and fisherman. His taxidermy background has allowed him to produce life-like animal wood carvings.
Start a Home Woodworking Business
Starting a Home Wood Working Business is just the thing for those who love working with wood as a hobby. The quality and design of hand crafted wood is prized the world over.
Training Classes
Wood Carving training classes taught by Joe Cummings. Learn wood carving, gunstock carving, and more. Beginner carving classes teach fishscale, basketweave and leaves carved in wood. Take a carving class today.
Walking Sticks - A Money Making Hobby - Article
Carving walking sticks wasn't meant to be a money-making hobby for me. I sometimes made them when backpacking, and I had always enjoyed taking my pocket knife to a piece of wood to see what I could make. I just hadn't thought of doing anything more with the hobby.
Wood Carving DVD's
Gunstock Carving DVD's now available. Learn how to carve fishscale and basketweave into gunstocks. Turn your gunstocks into family heirlooms with a custom gunstock carving...by you!
Wood Carving Photo Gallery
Photos of Wood Carvings by Master Wood Carver Joe Cummings. You will be amazed at the detail that Joe is able to get in his Gunstock Carvings, Cabinet Doors, Wood Briefcases and Custom Fireplace Mantels.
Wood Carving Pictures
Here you will find some real close up pictures of the extreme details that Joe Cummings carves into each of his projects. Joe's fine animal carvings are among the best you will find.
Wood Tips
Tips and techniques for helping you in your own wood carving. These articles will give you advice from experts on Wood Carving, selecting the right wood and more.
Woodworking Beginners Article
The art of woodworking is one of the most ancient and widespread. From the earliest days when humans first experimented with the many uses for wood, our civilization has had a connection with this material, in all its varieties and forms.
Taking Joe’s engraving class proved to be both educational and exciting. I left the class with enthusiasm and confidence that “I can do this”.- Chad Ruseler, Post Falls, Idaho
"I took Joe Cummings beginning gunstock carving class...I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their carving skills. Joe is an excellent teacher and his personal work will inspire you to be better." - Dr. Mark O. Gehmlich, M.D.