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How can I cut notches in wood oval?

I try to make a copy of an old egg tray with my grandmother. It has egg-shaped impressions in the wood. I tried to carve by hand, some are terrible. Does anyone know what is the tool will do notches oval wooden rails? I want the sound impression of an egg. How do I do? Thank you.

The pain staking attention and work … the tool that you need is a Gouge # 7. It is a palm chisels and knives, and the examples here: http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/default.php/cPath/1 http://www.chippingaway.com/WoodCarving/BeginnerCarvingTools/BasicandDetailCarvingTools.htm It takes practice, practice and more practice to do good woodworking … You Take the wood a bit wide at the time. Then the soft sand. GOOD LUCK

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