David Fisher

When David Fisher isn’t carving bowls or teaching history, you might find him reading, drawing, or out on a long walk in the woods, where he finds inspiration for his carvings and artwork. In addition to bowls, he carves spoons and makes shrink-pots. Fisher, his wife Kristin, and their children Emma and Noah live in Greenville, Pa.

Basic Chip-Carving Begets a Beautiful Tree
December 20, 2024

David Fisher carves a decorative tree—establishing a simple layout, custom grinding a gouge, and making lots of opposing gouge cuts for the leaves.
Carve a Bowl from a Board
December 6, 2024

To make this stunning piece, all you need is some 8/4 stock and a few common hand tools
Review: Redesigned Barr tools perform beautifully
November 14, 2024

Dave Fisher tries out Barr's new and improved drawknives, gouges, and chisels.
Review: Melbourne Tool Company – Excellent new planes from Australia
June 18, 2024

Dave Fisher reviews MTC's new low-angle block plane and small router plane.
Carve a Greenwood Bowl
October 17, 2023

Using tools usually relegated to firewood preparation, David Fisher starts with a log and turns it into a bowl that’s refined and beautiful. Known as one of the masters of…
Tool review: M.Power Side by Size diamond stones
October 11, 2022

Dave Fisher tests a trio of stones and strops
Book Review: The Handcarved Bowl by Danielle Rose Byrd
November 8, 2021

Danielle Rose Byrd has written a helpful and insightful resource for current or would-be bowl carvers.
Gouges for Green Woodworking
February 20, 2021

David Fisher puts together a collection of his favorite gouges, suggesting which sizes are most useful and explaining what each is best used for.
What to Look for in an Adze
October 5, 2020

Learn how to choose, maintain, and use an adze to quickly hog away green wood and form pleasing curves.
Benchmarks: Dave Fisher — The ‘read-and-try’ method of learning, as guided by Fine Woodworking
September 4, 2020

The 'read-and-try' method of learning, as guided by Fine Woodworking

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