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[mtngoat]

Alright Folks I need some advice.

I am looking to purchase some new tools, I carve in the round any where from 2" to 12" so far. I am starting to drift towards caricatures mostly smaller ones. I am looking to spend about $100.00 to $150.00, I am not brand specific.

What I have:
- Standard Denny Knife
- 2" Allen Goodman Up-swept Knife
- 5/8" Stubby Denny V
- 5 piece Flexcut Set
- 1/8 Flexcut U gouge
- Denny Detail Blade in Custom Handle

Thanks
Josh

[bigEd_H]

Check out Drake Knives.com and Pinewood Forge Scandinavian Knives for some ideas.

[Mitchell]

You would be happy with the Drake tools.....

Look for a #9 in 1/4" and a #7 in 1/2" as good additions. I'm not sure what's in the Flexcut set, but it would not hurt to have some duplicate sizes in another brand. If you want more, a #5 or even #3 in 1/2" or larger comes in handy.

A small V-tool (~1/4") may be an option also.

After using those, you can fill in around those sweeps/sizes.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

I have to agree with the others Drake all the way. You can get some good ideas as to sizes if you take a look at the Drake website. I like to buy a tool at a time, as I need it. Also easier on the wallet that way.

Dave

[hwallen48]

Drake Knives , you can't go wrong!

[jimmy joe]

I think a set of the Dockyard micro tools would be a nice addition for what you are doing .

[mpounders]

I have tools very similar to what you have also. Somethings that I might spend that money on:

I love my "Old Reliable" utility knife and use it on every carving I do. I also use my flex shaft tool with the Foredom blue stones and the bristle sanding discs on every carving... I hate sanding things by hand and these help give a cleaner, finished look without destroying details. Here's some links:

$50 - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

CeramCut from Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Supply $20 for a set

Foredom Bristle Discs from Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers $20 for a set with a mandrel


And that still leaves you with $50 that you could buy some additional burrs for the flexshaft, a book or DVD, or another knife or gouge.

[Robert Cahill]

I think Jimmy Joe made a good suggestion a set of dockwood micro tools or flexcut micro tools. I have the dockwood set and use it a lot and I also carve mostly in the size you mentioned

[A_Swope]

If you go on the mountain woodcarvers website they have caricature tool sets i'm not quite sure what tools are in them though you might already have them.