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  1. 16th December 2021, 11:10 AM #1
    Rick47
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    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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    Hi, Rick!

    Here's a link that might help you: Tools I Can’t Live Without | Fiebig and Yundt Woodcarving

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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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  5. 21st December 2021, 07:47 AM #4
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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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