Thread: wat tools do i need

i would like to do this sort of thing

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Originally Posted by weisyboy

i would like to do this sort of thing

Well, the picture's got the answer, mate - still, if you want to save some time, you could use some power tool( e.g. a router) before you start the actual carving:

You've got the answer right in the picture, mate

Carving Chisels, sharpening gear (Waterstones etc), patience, uninterupted time and lastly some artistic talent. I have the first two, can fudge the middle two, but the latter is non apparent

OK,i wanted to post an example of what a router can do for you, couldn't do it before...here:

....the yours truly is the useless computer user ever -how shoud i post a tumbnail?

yer but what are they called?

if i go in and ask for the things in the picture i will get riped off but if i sound like i know what i am doing then i got more chanse/

Carving chisels (if they are curved at the end - gouges). Have a look at the woodcarving sections of Carbatec or borrow a book on carving from the library. Then you won't look like a chump.

Originally Posted by jmk89

borrow a book on carving from the library. Then you won't look like a chump.

Best advice yet.

Have a look at the woodcarving sections of Carbatec

After you have an idea. And do not pay 100 bucks for a mallet, plenty of friendly turners will oblige for much less...

Carving chisels (if they are curved at the end - gouges).

Don't confuse the poor guy!

$50 ????????

i made a mallet ages ago it took me 15 mins it is made of ironbark and has nocked the dog tooth chuck into plenty of times into hardwood with out a dent.

i should start making and selling them.

i have tried to do a bit of of carving with my turning gouges they worked a treat.