Dave’s Whittle FriendsDave’s Whittle Friends

Original patterns • Custom work • Go-bys

Bring more character to your carving.

Thoughtfully designed caricature carving patterns and practical references for woodcarvers who enjoy personality, humor, and the satisfaction of making something by hand.

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Built for real carversEstablished 2019
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Where a block of wood becomes a character.

Made with carvers in mind

A good character starts with a good idea.

Dave’s Whittle Friends creates original caricature woodcarving designs, patterns, and projects for carvers who enjoy bringing personality and humor to a block of wood. Whether you’re experienced, learning the craft, or simply love carving, you’re welcome here.

The carving bench

Choose the help that fits your next project.

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Ready to carve

Original carving patterns

Character-forward designs created to give you a confident starting point and plenty of room to make each carving your own.Visit the Pattern Store
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Made for your idea

Custom patterns

Have a person, profession, pose, or personality in mind? Work with Dave to turn your concept into a practical carving pattern.Request a custom pattern
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A clearer path

Carving go-bys

Useful visual references that help you understand the form, proportions, and character before and during your carving process.Ask about go-bys

Custom patterns

Your idea. A pattern made to help you carve it.

Tell Dave what you have in mind. A useful custom request includes the character, pose, size, and any details that make the subject recognizable.

  1. Share the ideaDescribe your character and send helpful reference photos.
  2. Shape the designDave works through the proportions, personality, and carving approach.
  3. Get ready to carveReceive a pattern created around your project.
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“The best carvings don’t just have shape. They have a story in their face.”

Dave’s Whittle Friends

Pull up a chair

Carving is better when ideas are shared.

Join fellow carvers to share projects, ask questions, trade ideas, and encourage each other from the first cut to the finished character.

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Share your workFinished pieces and works in progress are welcome.

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Ask carving questionsTools, wood, techniques, patterns—bring them all.

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Help another carverYour experience could be exactly what someone needs.

Let’s talk carving

Have a project in mind?

Reach out for available patterns, custom pattern work, or questions about carving go-bys.

Emaildave@daveswhittlefriends.comPhone(270) 268-3091
ServingWoodcarvers across the USA