Hello, my name is Roman. I enjoy wood carving as a hobby. I created the READ N TRY website to share my passion for chip carving, whittling, woodturning, and woodworking. I write articles about chip carving, related techniques, and my recent projects.
Wood carving captivated me in 2013, and I found this hobby relaxing and rewarding. I joined the California Carvers Guild (CCG) in 2014 and regularly attend the local woodcarving club, Santa Clara Valley Carvers.
I enjoy designing chip carving patterns and am excited to share them online. Most patterns are free, and some help me pay for carving tools and supplies. You are welcome to visit my online store.
Presenting chip carving at the annual woodcarving show
I usually carve for half an hour a day to relax and recharge after a busy workday. I demonstrate chip carving and show my whittling projects at the annual Tri-Valley Carvers show in Pleasanton, CA. This photo is from the Tri-Valley Wood Carving Show in 2017.
Outdoor Activities
I live in San Jose, California, and I like hiking local trails. If you’re in the area, let’s go for a walk or grab a coffee together. This photo is from the Coyote Peak trail in San Jose in June 2026.
If you would like to learn more about my extensive software engineering career, you may find my resume and portfolio here: https://rchernikov.com.
You are always welcome to email me at learn@readNtry.com.
Happy carving, turning, woodworking, and engineering!
Roman Chernikov
http://readNtry.com