Woodcarver's Screw

I have used this Carver's Screw on several carvings. I haven't had much of a problem with it coming loose, even with mallet work. As with any Screw-type device, you can't over tighten it in softer woods as it could strip out. I did notice that the little square in the handle is tapered inside, so it needs to be used with that in mind. I have used it work pine, basswood, tupelo, and mahogany. It worked fine for me.

This good-looking tool just doesn't function well. First off, the wood screw threaded portion is too short. After screwing it into the workpiece, a couple of good whacks with the mallet loosens it so the carving is no longer held tightly. Actually, it could just fall off. The square cut-out on the handle for driving the screw looks cool, but in actual usage it stripped fairly quickly.