// WHY_LEARN_THIS?
To turn a stick into a tool.
The Experiment: I asked ChatGPT to design a strict 24-hour crash course to learn Whittling. I stripped away the fluff. This is the raw data on how to go from Zero to Glitch in one day.
// THE_FIRST_HOUR
Most people quit in the first 45 minutes. Here is the exact starting instruction to survive:
"The Push Cut and The Par Strok. Always cut away from yourself."
// THE_AI_PROMPT
"Act as a world-class expert in Whittling. Create a strict, hour-by-hour schedule for a complete
beginner to learn the basics in exactly 24 hours. Focus on practical application over theory. My
constraint is Soft Wood (Basswood) + Knife."
// THE_SCHEDULE
| Timeframe | Module | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Hour 0-2 Setup |
Foundation & Mechanics | The Push Cut and The Par Strok. Always cut away from yourself. |
| Hour 2-6 The Grind |
Material Handling | Learning how the material bends, breaks, or cuts. |
| Hour 6-12 Application |
Prototype | Making a rough, ugly version first. |
| Hour 12-18 Debug |
Troubleshooting | Pitfall Avoidance: Using a dull knife. It slips and cuts you. |
| Hour 18-24 Mastery |
The Final Project | Execute: Carve a functional spoon |
⚠️ HUMAN WARNING
Using a dull knife. It slips and cuts you.
Using a dull knife. It slips and cuts you.
💡 PRO TIP
Stop cuts are essential to prevent splitting the wood.
Stop cuts are essential to prevent splitting the wood.
// THE_GLITCH_TASK
To prove completion, I must execute this specific anomaly:
"Carve a functional spoon"
// CONCLUSION
Can AI teach Whittling? It provided the map, but the Using a dull knife. It slips and cuts you. was a real human struggle. The result? Learned enough to be dangerous.