Bob at the 2010 Boy Scout Jamboree
Supplying Camps and Carvers since 1984
Over the years, woodcarving has enriched my life in so many ways that I became committed to doing all I could to help others discover those pleasures for themselves.
My woodcarving patterns encourage rather than frustrate carvers, from beginners to advanced. Although my patterns were initially designed as scout neckerchief slides, they are easily -- and frequently -- adapted to serve as bolo slides and refrigerator magnets as well.
For the beginning carver, or for those looking for a new pattern to work with, you can always read my articles in the bi-monthly Chip Chats magazine. They are very similar to the old "Slide of the Month" articles in Boy's Life magazine. Get the latest article »
Learn more about me and my business in this great article that appeared in Carving Magazine in January 2012. Read it now »
NEW PRICE: NATHAN'S KNIFE KITThis is a great project for younger Cub Scouts or Girl Scouts -- an easy-to-assemble wood project that results in a working softwood model of a lockback folding pocket knife. No cutting required.
** Now only $8.50! **
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This kit makes a great resale item in Cub Camp trading posts, too. to receive the wholesale price of $7.75 each/box of 10 kits.
News and Events
- All COUNCIL PROGRAM DIRECTORS and CAMP DIRECTORS: The new 2014 wholesale catalog is here!
- Made in USA! I am happy to say that I continue to produce my wood carving blanks in the USA -- western Pennsylvania, to be exact. The Murphy wood carving knives are made in Massachusetts, and the chisel sets in New Jersey. I also carry a sharpening stone from Oregon that comes in a leather pouch made in Kansas. Beware of the imported tools found in major craft stores.
- New to carving? I've created a one-stop shopping kit for beginning carvers that includes everything you need to get started. Check out the Beginning Woodcarving Kit »
- Are you a Wood Carving Merit Badge Counselor, called upon to teach an individual scout or a group? Check out my Beginning Woodcarving Kit, Intermediate Woodcarving Kit, practice blocks and knives. I will happily add teaching guides upon request for bulk orders, or even modify the carving kits to suit your needs.
- Looking for good chisels? Well look no further! I offer a six-piece chisel set that is made in the USA. Check out the Chisel Set »
- Beware impostors! Some craft stores offer an imported copy if my #69A carving knife. Beware: the rivets are loose, the stainless steel blade will never get sharp, and the price is almost double what I charge. Get a quality knife made in the USA! Shop for your knives now »
- Looking for a different blank slide? Do you have a particular kerchief slide pattern from the past or present that you would like me to reproduce? I have an extensive collection of patterns, and am always willing to work with you to create a specialized slide for your troop or pack.
