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Depends on the type of branch but you could split it in half, carve out the insides and then glue it back together.
Indeed, I think splitting the branch will be mandatory to get some carving done.
I'm not sure what would be the best tool to do the carving, however. I'm considering getting some wood scissors, because it's not immediately obvious to me which power tool could carve out material with a nice mix of accuracy and efficiency.
Router with a round nose bit. Not sure what size bore you're aiming for, if it isn't too massive you could make short work of the carving
Something like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-1-4-in-Carbide-Round-Nose-Router-Bit-DR18108/100660642
This is a new tool to me, I might look to nab a used one off market place or something. Thanks for the suggestion!
No problem! Happy building!
I think the exact tool you're looking for is called a spoon chisel. I'm only barely into the craft, but it seems like a set of chisels is one of the fundamental tools of a woodworker.
I also think your best results when cutting the branch in half is going to be on a band saw of some kind
Yeah I've been meaning to get a chisel set, of the few projects I did I certainly had a few moments where I thought a chisel would be handy.