Whittle a 2" Man -Simple Beginner Friendly Full "Knife Only " Woodcarving Tutorial (1x1 series) 

Doug, we have watched you step up your game. The great thing is, everyone can step up with you. I can’t wait to have some time here to really carve along with you. Please don’t ever delete your old videos

Doug, never apologize, we never get bored with your teaching and creations, you are an inspiration

You are a talented carver, but your true gift is teaching/explaining. The way you break each carving down into simple steps makes it doable and understandable for beginners like me. Thank you.

You have the best voice for this. The way you talk through it all makes it seem so stress free. I just found you, and I watch you to hear you talk me through it =)

Doug: You are masterful in your handling of a knife blade. Where others tend to use small gouges or tiny blades for such small figure details, you masterfully carve the finest detail with your inch and a half or inch and a quarter, or whatever blade length this particular knife is. No detail is too much of a challenge for you. I just love to watch your consumate knife skill as you create such wondefully detailed "tiny figures!" Please keep bringin 'em!!! Well done!

Yet another fantastic carving, these little guys are so full of character. Thanks for the video Doug.

You always make me smile with your carvings. Thank you 😁😁😁

Fantastic again Doug, my house has been over run by little hillbillies and now I have someone to keep them in check! Loving what you're doing, I was starting to get frustrated, trying to progress to quickly, I'm following along this series, doing multiple carvings of the same thing (I've 30+ hillbillies) I can see my progression, cleaner cuts, speed picking up and just plain having fun with these little guys.

Miraculous how much detail you get into such a small piece! And your calm demeanor as you teach is great . I have only ever watched a couple RU-vid videos from start to finish without hitting the fast forward button! I just watched two of your hr long videos in completion. Great job

Thankyou so much Doug. Truly inspirational. Your gift to us mere mortals that are just starting out with a whittling knife. Love the content and it's free!! Thanks for the time you put into these

Thank You Doug. These 1inch carves have been such a God send, as were you. I always look forward to your next Video.

Doug, You are an excellent teacher. I look forward to your next videos every time. Thank you so much for your help in making me a better carver/ whittler.

Just watched this. Well..... that's me busy again. I love these little fellas. Thanks Doug.

Awesome Doug ! Watching your video on the 1X1 Gnomes was my first attempt at carving and I made at least a dozen of them. This 1X1 carving of the little man is going to be even more fun and I'm sure I will fill my living room with chips again. Love it! Thanks for sharing your talent and this fun hobby.

I started doing small little guys with my extra scrap wood and it's probably more fun and rewarding than the big ones! Those look great.

Doug, I gave one of my little gnome men to a friend. She took him to the hospital for a hip surgery, and she's had so much fun with him. Talking with Dr.'s and nurses about him. So, thank you Doug for inspiring me and helping bring a smile to someone's day.

Doug I have been watching your videos for the last couple of years and you get better and better I love the one inch series, your a great teacher, and Im hooked on Carving , keep up the good work

Thanks for taking us along 👍 I’m not a figurine carver but I really enjoy following along with your process and watching what you find in the blocks.

Doug I love the character you imbue into these tiny carvings! It has been and continues to be a real pleasure to watch and listen to your videos.❤

Doug, thanks for making these videos.

Thanks Doug. I have learned so much from watching all your videos.I mentioned the code "LINKER" when I called to subscribe to "Woodcarving". The woman I spoke with knew nothing of it. I thought you may like to know.Again, thanks for all and I look forward to your videos always.

Truly inspiring Doug, thank you for sharing your skill with us. The way you impart character into these little guys with what seem to be the simplest of cuts and facets shows a great understanding of form and posture. I haven't even started whittling anything myself as yet, but be assured that after listening to your calm and confidence inspiring guidance, I'm going to start! Ok, - I'm off to the Amazon to buy some Limewood blocks and some of those bullet-proof gloves. (I DO nearly faint every time you slice towards your fingers and thumbs, and it must be a testament to dexterity that you still have a full set of digits. Thank you again, - I can't wait to watch more.

You make it look so easy. What I find in a block of wood is nothing like yours.

You are amazing Doug, thanks again ♥ Best regards from sweden

Nice work ,boy you can hear how dry that wood is Love this 1x1 carves😅

Thanks Doug! 😁👍

Very good work and great skill in your art, I am going to make some carvings, you will be my teacher and guide in these works, I am grateful for your videos

Nice simple little fellers Doug

Doug, this is fantastic work! Just exactly what I want to carve for a long time. Thank you.

I really like this one! Answered a few issues I always had re: hands in pockets, pants overhanging the shoes, and lots of features that make the face more realistic. I’ve always had trouble with these. Thanks a lot!! Just what I was struggling with. Im going to make a bunch of these to practice. Im thrilled with what you have just demonstrated. Your instruction is top notch.

I like your Tolkin.

Doug is the "Bob Ross" of carving!

Real nice! This has to be my next project. Your videos are both entertaining and informative. Thank you!!

You carved my late Dad's likeness in this one! Thanks ❤! Happy tears...

Great video! This guy is easy, but has great detail. This is perfect and so much fun. Thanks Doug!

Thanks Doug, love your video. I think 2 inch men are my favorite . Quick and done in a short amount of time. Please don’t forget to do a 2 inch snowman.

Man as a newbie I am looking forward to the day I get my blade sharp enough to sound like the cuts you are making! Good stuff here.

Nice one Doug, love these little guys.

Doug beautiful job, those guy look awesome, you always have something new carving take care.

I’m late to watch but enjoying this so much- the fellers are real cute and distinctive- thanks Doug🥰

Nice, very nice. Enjoyed, thanks.

Hey Doug that’s so nice and it doesn’t take you long to carve, just incredible work and thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

Just found this channel, and it’s been so helpful. I couldn’t wrap my head around scale and where to put in the detail. The bigger the wood the more detail you need to add, which is well beyond my skill set. These small characters are perfect for me and a lot more enjoyable.

Fun fun carve. And I’m home today 😂. Win win. Thank you. I will carve several

I just renewed my subscription for Woodcarving Illustrated magazine! I've ordered some of the books that you recommended. I've so much to do and my plate is full. These are cute little people. I save all your RU-vid videos and I can't wait to carve any of your projects.

Great Video, Thanks Doug

I've learned so much from your videos! Thank you!! More women carvings please.

Another great tutorial Doug.

Great cut Doug ! 👏

Love the intro. A hoot.

Great video, Doug! I am going to carve several of these little guys and compare the first to the last! Thanks for everything you do to keep folks interested in this wonderful art form!

Another excellent video - You are a truly amazing carver and teacher, Doug! Love your authentic joy and easy-going humor! Been thinking...when will all these carved males finally meet equally interesting females??! Hard to find people who carve women.

Awesome! He looks like Mel Brooks in 'Space Balls'!

Thank you for the great instruction!

Another great one, I’m loving this series 👍

I amazed at how easy you make these look. Thank you for another great video!

Another great video Doug!

I always enjoy your tutorials. Thanks.

So cute! 😊

Love these guys Doug! Couple of new knives landed in my mail box this week. Hopefully I can get started with a test drive on these guys next week. You have good things happening 😊. Thanks

I really like this! the detail on the eyes and ears is awesome! I have been slowely improving my eye carving, mostly because every time you do a tutorial you add another level of refinement to how the eyes are done. I have been able to follow this and incorporate it into my other carvings. Thank you!

Thanks Doug.

2" is all you need. amiright guys?

I am so excited to make those!! You’re the man Doug.

Brilliant as always Doug, thank you.

Awesome, good timing to. My Wife has been after me for months to do a little guy this size.

Thanks!

Awesome…liking your basement setup, has a nice rustic look. My summer project is converting a corner of my garage into a cool carving space.

I learned how to carve these little guys from Jack Price's books. Great tutorial!!

Greetings from bonnie Scotland. Thank you for sharing your art with us across the pond, I'm loving these little fellas!

Doug these are beautiful!! found your channel recently and I'm amazed with all the unique tutorials you have each of them are such great character. I'm inclined to design a game around this kind of art and may be a character creation screen where you carve your own character. Keep inspiring and sharing your knowledge

Absolutely love them❤

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing you talent with us all! Would love to see you do a tiki someday!

Thanks for sharing!! Great video!!

Good work buddy! Great 1" guys!

Loved these!!!

Cool nicely done, thanks and take care.

Nice version of Jack Price small character

Thanks Doug ❤ I appreciate you

Another great demo , these are great little guys!

Great job Doug! Will try after I watch video a couple of times.

Thank you

Brilliant ! Thank you.

In my first try I broke a ear and a foot but i enjoyed this little man so much and I will keep practicing. Thanks for sharing!

My favorite one so far!

Another awesome carve. Thanks Doug!!

Thanks!

This little guy is so cute.

I seen this video a few weeks back when you uploaded it, but had no time to really go thru it with you. I finally got to it and thought it was great! I was in a rut where my carvings had a relatively flat face. The trick of making the head into a giant wedge was so helpful! I am going to take this tip and redo some of my characters. I am going to use your promo code too 😊

Love the video.

Love the whittles. Have you considered a "whittle" Dutch girl in her little wooden shoes? Oh, I'm sure she'd be so cute 😍

Thanks again Doug ! 👍

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Excellent Doug thank you sir

Hey Doug, I just wanted to say a huge thanks for all the hard work and effort you put into these videos. Love the laid back way you show everything. One request - my daughter asks how come there are only little men and no women. Any chance of adding something to the 1x1 series?

Great carving and video! How about a Tiki statue in a larger size. I’ve done the Easter Island head following you and love them. A tiki done on the diagonal maybe?

Excellent video Doug and thanks. Need to see how you carve a turned head on them.

Wonderful tutorial Doug!! Hello from the Ozarks!!

Great video! Fun little carve Thank you!

I discovered your channel yesterday, I love it, I will definitely give it a try ! Thanks !