Post #581345 by geedavee on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 4:52 PM

I had a little trouble with this as well because I kept looking at the crooked end while making my cut. Looking at the crooked end makes you cut crooked.

This video on drum making shows a good way to get a perfect angle
on the top and bottom of a log. It shows you how to draw the line
so you have a guide to cut by.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jeWi9wcO1s&feature=related

The series has some good general carving tips as well.