Some Advice on Carving Process of Tufting

1, Clean and oil your shaver regularly. Pop the blade out, push the white tab to lift the blade from the base, use a pipe cleaner to get lint out from there.

If your blade seems like it's just pulling and tearing the threads, try going slower or approaching the spot from another angle. Or maybe replace the blade bc it's gone dull.

The guide only does so much on edges. It only works if all the plastic is making uniform contact on the rug. Be mindful to keep your hand level as you go off the edges.

2, Biggest thing I’d say is don’t try to carve everything in one go. Do a light pass first to map your lines, then go deeper. Keep the shaver slightly tilted and move with the pile, not against it. Sharp blades and brushing or vacuuming as you go make a huge difference too. And take a step back every now and then, uneven spots are way easier to catch from a little distance than when your face is right over the rug.

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