edge groovers

[Micah]

I have one of those edge groovers and like the way it removes the dyed top grain to reveal the natural color, kinda like a chisel effect. I have some pieces on which I would like to make inscriptions and/or designs with that same look, but due to the offset of the groover blade it is difficult for me to get the blade to go where I want it to. Is there another tool that would work better for this, or maybe a carving technique? I've tried using various knives but they only seem to cut and, at most, bevel the grain but not "chisel" it away.

[whinewine]

  Micah said:

I have one of those edge groovers and like the way it removes the dyed top grain to reveal the natural color, kinda like a chisel effect. I have some pieces on which I would like to make inscriptions and/or designs with that same look, but due to the offset of the groover blade it is difficult for me to get the blade to go where I want it to. Is there another tool that would work better for this, or maybe a carving technique? I've tried using various knives but they only seem to cut and, at most, bevel the grain but not "chisel" it away.

Tandy has a freehand stitching groover that has no edge guide, so you can freehand as you wish & chisel out what you want. There are also various sizes of gouges that ordinarily are used to gouge out designs on linoleum printing blocks, & these are generally available at art supply-type stores, perhaps at ac moore or michaels. I hope this helps.

[Micah]

thx! I just did a search for "stitching groover" and found that S&D Trading has them... and I just placed an order with them 3 days ago, ARGH! LOL! Well, going to Hobby Lobby again soon so I will see if they have anything similar before I shell out for shipping.