Articles by Andy Fifer

Using AI: A Tool Or Cheating

Writing is difficult. Anyone claiming otherwise has not attempted it successfully. The task sounds simple: generate ideas, record them, and publish content. Life rarely follows with that much ease. Writing is an art form. We, as writers, are artists. We craft stories to entertain or inform. Enter Artificial Intelligence bots. […]

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RYOBI Carving Burrs

Since I began woodcarving, I have decided to use a RYOBI Rotary Tool to power carve basswood. There are several companies out there making the bits—called burrs—for power carving. The gold standard is made by Kutzall. They make wood carving burrs that are expensive but long-lasting, and they cut a […]

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Wearing A Glove While Carving

I love power carving wood, especially faces, using a RYOBI Rotary Tool. If you’re thinking about trying this hobby, I’d definitely recommend wearing a glove. Rotary tools have super fast spinning blades that cut into wood, creating a cloud of sawdust. Just imagine what that blade can do to flesh! […]

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