David Sabol

David Sabol is a professional woodcarver and instructor who specializes in carving figurines and wildlife. He began carving at the age of eight and won his first award at age 12. Upon graduating from Southern Connecticut State College in 1983, David chose carving as his career.

In addition to teaching seminars around the country, Sabol has also published six books on carving, and his work has appeared in magazines such as Wood Carving Illustrated. David lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, Laura, and their two children.

How to Sharpen Woodcarving Tools

January 15, 2008

This excerpt from the new Taunton DVD, Woodcarving Basics, shows how to make gouges and V-tools razor sharp.
The Best Woods for Carving

June 24, 2006

Basswood isn't the only species that performs well under the carving knife
The Essential Carver's Tool Kit

April 3, 2006

A master wood carver shows how to use his favorite gouges and knife for three-dimensional carving