looking for carving tools

[aaronc]

Hey guys, wanting some carving tools to play with and not sure what to start with. My interest is birds, any suggestions ?

Thanks,
Aaron

[chuckbolton]

there will be as many answers to your question as there are responders--maybe more as many of us have several opinions-- my advice is to get a good quality asst of tools-- you can easily invest several hundred dollars or more in this- are u going to burn in the feathers? this will require a wood burner-- and not the type most of us had as kids. mine was 175 and its middle of the road. my best advice is to find an instructor and follow his guide lines

[aaronc]

No burner needed. Going to incorporate it with some taxidermy work. Let me put it this way. Can I get anything worth sharpening for $75 ??

[chuckbolton]

ric at little shavers woodcarving supply sells a beginner kit for $55 and i think its a good place to start--

[Old Codger]

Aaron...as Chuck mentioned above...Ric's Beginning Carving Kit is a great way to start...you can make your own honing strop/sharpening tools cheaply as you need them...just besure and get a good carving glove and a thumb/finger protector and use them! Get a good safe start and practice, practice, practice...but above all, have fun with your new hobby and don't forget your fellow carvers here at the WCI Forum...lots of great carvers and experience to help 'newbies' like you and myself out when we need them...
Kenn

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Just to add to Kenn's (old codger) list, if you sit and carve like I do you might want to get a leather apron. Makes cleaning up chips easier and adds a little protection from a falling knife, gouge etc.

Dave

BTW - www.littleshavers.com is the way to go.

[aaronc]

Thanks for all the input,
Aaron

[A_Swope]

try ebay for maybe some palm tools just be careful so you dont get a damaged set
I probably wouldnt use ebay as much as other sites
Try woodcarverswarehouse.com or mountain woodcarvers.com