Thread: Beginner Tools

Do you know what kind of carving he is interested in?

Relief Carving?



Smaller figure/character/misc carving?



Larger?




Also, what is the budget?

I think he is interested in smaller figures and id be willing to spend up to $100

starter Pfel set 3 chisels and a knife 99$ from carber-tec

Take a look around at http://www.woodcraft.com/ there are two or three of them in Colorado.

Here's the carving section. http://www.woodcraft.com/depts.aspx?deptid=1053&leftnav=true

He'll need a knife. Something like A, K, or even possibly L works well for a beginning carving knife. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1354

Here's what SPIRT was talking about, http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=1335&mode=details#tabs

books crappy though, if you look below, you'll find the 4 chisels and knife listed for $66 without it, that would leave you with $$ left over to find him a proper figure/character carving book.

Something to think about too, is a sharpening stone.

A set like this http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=3000 and a knife might get him started as well, I started with a set not much different than this, only mine was a palm handle set, like this. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1348 look through the list and you'll find a set of 6 or $39. (I'm not sure of the the quality of this set, its an off brand "woodcraft" brand, may be cheap rebranded croup, Check out Ramelson below, its the same set, same price, but better quality)

If you could spend a little more, these are really nice. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1293

Pfeil is a really good brand, as is Henry Taylor, and Ramelson.

What I started with was actually a Ramelson brand palm tool set and a knife.

http://www.ramelson.net/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=26&cat=117+Palm+Series

Starting at $39 a set, Ramelson's are still a competitive alternative, and in my experience, pretty good quality, American made unlike most of the cheaper "carving" tool sets you'll find places. I bought mine a a decade or two ago though, hope quality hasn't went down any, lol.

Here's the straight handle version, if you/he likes those better.

http://www.ramelson.net/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=27&cat=116+Straight+Handle+Series

You might check out your local Woodcraft though, get an idea of the sizes of the tools, the pricing, look through some of the carving books there and get an idea of what size and types of tools they are using for the different types/areas of carving.

Cheers!

Thanks for all the help i really appreciate =D

Best buy anywhere, and best people to deal with in my opinion is Rick and Theresa Ferry at www.littleshavers.com his beginners kit includes knife, glove, palm tools, strop..etc etc....and I believe its 50.00 or less....best buy anywhere, wish I had known about it when I started! He will also give all the help you need without any B.S.! like I said "good people" lol .. No I am not a partner in the business ha ha.....he is just a good man and good to deal with, honest............remember the word? hard to come by anymore!

Those bull carvings look bloody awesome....