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16th December 2021, 11:10 AM #1Member
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Advice needed
I am wanting to do a bit of carving / sculpture and need some advice re tools etc.
I did my c&j apprentice ship in a joinery, and worked as a builder so I have some understanding of tools and timber.
I want to do work for things like box tops and sculpture to maybe 450 mm high, not fine detail like every hair on a head more in art nouveau style of soft curves.
I am after what carving tools I should start with, I am not keen on chisel sets I would rather buy single items and build up as required and what timber would be good to start with as I gain experience.
Thanks for any help and advice you can give me.
Cheers Rick
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17th December 2021, 04:08 AM #2
Hi, Rick!
Here's a link that might help you: Tools I Can’t Live Without | Fiebig and Yundt Woodcarving
Claude
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18th December 2021, 05:13 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Welcome, Rick.
As you know, the tools vary with the job.
Each style of wood carving has a fairly well defined set of starting tools.
Probably best to pick one (relief carving?), buy some tools and begin.
I can give you a list that I started with. Hindsight will tell you what to do next.
"Carving-sharp" is a tool concept that is as much a learned skill as anything.
I decided that I really didn't like relief carving (the course was a birthday gift.)
Then I realized that if I did relief carving on all 4 sides and the top, I might be satisfied. = correct.
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21st December 2021, 07:47 AM #4Member
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Thanks for the info, I am still getting stuff together before I start working on the projects.
I thought I would get some response from Aussie carvers, maybe I should change my details, I just noticed my location is spelt wrong,I am on the south coast NSW.
Thanks again. Rick
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