Advice For Someone Starting Woodcarving - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

cowlick · 08-25-2003, 08:21 PM

I am enrolled in a continuing education wood carving class. Any advice on what tools to purchase, any books or websites to read in advance, etc., etc.?

Lebell · 08-25-2003, 09:57 PM

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drawerfixer · 08-25-2003, 10:50 PM

Hrm. I have absolutely no idea whatsoever. Odds are, no one else in the class does either, and the prof will tell you what to do.

Ashton · 08-26-2003, 02:47 AM

Me has one of these....... although I use it for polishing stuff, and lots of other small jobs......

apetaster · 08-26-2003, 05:09 PM

If you have a Woodcraft store near you, they are a good source for power and hand carving tools (can be some real spendy stuff) as well as blanks/blocks (basswood, etc)

If the course supplies the tools (many do not) then start with that and see what you use most, ask the teacher what the basic tools are and buy the best you can afford (if you will be sticking with it.)

08-25-2003, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
cowlick Insane Location: Seattle	Advice For Someone Starting Woodcarving I am enrolled in a continuing education wood carving class. Any advice on what tools to purchase, any books or websites to read in advance, etc., etc.?

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08-25-2003, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
drawerfixer Stonerific Location: Colorado	Hrm. I have absolutely no idea whatsoever. Odds are, no one else in the class does either, and the prof will tell you what to do. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

08-26-2003, 02:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	Me has one of these....... although I use it for polishing stuff, and lots of other small jobs......

08-26-2003, 05:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
apetaster Insane Location: P.R. Mass.	If you have a Woodcraft store near you, they are a good source for power and hand carving tools (can be some real spendy stuff) as well as blanks/blocks (basswood, etc) If the course supplies the tools (many do not) then start with that and see what you use most, ask the teacher what the basic tools are and buy the best you can afford (if you will be sticking with it.)