Carving Frames

[rkcim]

I'm new at carving but I do woodwork stuff lol. Just need some help figuring out what kind of tools would I need to carve some simple designs in a picture frame. I posted in the other forum but no answer. Here is my original thread.

Carving Picture Frames

Just looking for an opinion, I found some gouges and was wandering if those would work on Basswood. I know phile is the best but wandering if these would get the job done.

Thanks,
Kirby

[Dan S]

I saw the tools you posted. I'm not sure of the quality but Woodcraft is a good operation and if they are not up to snuf I'm sure you could return them. As to wether or not the profiles will work, that depends on what size frames you are carving. If you are doing decent sized frames they will be fine. If you are doing tiny detail you might want to look into a smaller set. Ramulson has some of those at a decent price. I think Smokey mountain wood carvers supply carries those. You have very little to loose by trying. See if there is anything on youtube. There is an extensive library of carving videos posted there. Perhaps something there will guide you?

Good luck,
Dan

[pallin]

Achieving a particular form of carving is not a matter of choosing a brand of tool or specific shapes. It depends more on the skills of the carver. The wood for the frames should be chosen for the final appearance and durability, not for how easily it carves. With these thoughts in mind, I recommend that you start with a V-tool or veiner, practicing on basswood. When you feel you can achieve the results you like, switch to a hardwood for the actual frames.

[rkcim]

The width of the carving is about I'd say 1/2" and it runs about 3 inches from each corner of the frame. I'll look up a the v-tool thanks for the help. I think I need a small gouge and some sort of tool to do the leaf type carvings the v-tool might work out. So maybe at least 2 carving tools. Just trying to keep the budget down but those begginer set sounds like a good deal hope there sharp enough or I'll have to sharpen them.

Thanks,
Kirby