[GeorgiaCarver]

I was searching past threads to learn more about hair and/or fir carving. I have always used gouges and V-tools but never really happy with the results.

I was reading about Veiners but I do not know what that is. Also, I have never tried wood burning in features. I like carving animals and have been sucessfull using stain like paint to put in fine details. I would love to learn how to carve or burn in these features. Is a Veiner the answer to my problems?

[GeorgiaCarver]

I guess I figured out the veiner question.... Boy do I feel dumb! It is the U-shaped tool right? Never really thought about what it was called.

[Richard_FL]

The only dumb questions are the ones that you never ask. I did not know what a veiner was untill I read your post.


Ps. I'm still just trying to remeber to cut the wood and not my hand .

[Old_Gord]

Yep, the only dumb question is the one not asked.
Now that you know what a "veiner" is, how about a Macaroni, Fluteroni and Backeroni tool, or a wing Parting tool, or a Foot Chisel and a Dog Leg chisel or the difference between a Curved tool and a Spoon Bent tool or even a Back Bent tool, a Long Pod and a Allongee tool.
There, now that's some homework for you.
And after you can tell what the shapes of all the above tools are, I'll tell you about a book every carver should have on their bookshelf as a reference.

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OG

[BobD]

OG, if it's the one I'm thinking of, they broke it into two parts now...
Bob

[GeorgiaCarver]

Got it! Found all but the Foot Chisel. All the other ones were identified on
http://www.henrytaylortools.co.uk/ampro.html

Now, what about that book?

Greg

[GeorgiaCarver]

Not sure why the link is not working. Let me try again....


http://www.henrytaylortools.co.uk/ampro.html

[Old_Gord]

Well...the link doesn't work for me for some reason, but... you went to a web site of a tool manufacturer that does indeed make all these tool shapes.
The book or books (as Bob pointed out) are by Chris Pye, his first edition which was one volume is still a good buy, you can find it on eBay or one of the online booksellers who has used books.
Here's the info on his second edition of " Wood Carving Tools, Materials and Equipment"

Volumes One and Two

Author: Chris Pye

Published by: Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
387 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016-8810

Vol 1 ISBN 1-86108-201-0
Softcover:
256 color pages

Vol 2 ISBN 1-86108-202-9
Softcover:
176 color pages

Great books lots of info on tools , equipment and materials, not a woodcarving project book but a great reference for a wannabe woodcarver.
Chris Pye has published other books covering woodcarving techniques.
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OG

Originally Posted by Whatsthat

Got it! Found all but the Foot Chisel. All the other ones were identified on
www.henrytaylortools.co.uk/ampro.html

Now, what about that book?

Greg

[Old_Gord]

For some stupid reason this link says it can't connect, and now as I quote it I see why, it actually says ; url="http://www.henerytaylortools.co.uk/ampro.html"]http://www.henrytaylortools.co.uk/ampro.html[/url]
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Funny the last half of the quote says "henry" which is the part of the url that shows in the message spells "henry" correctly...just another mystery I guess..
Your second message url works works for me..

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OG

Originally Posted by Whatsthat

Got it! Found all but the Foot Chisel. All the other ones were identified on
http://www.henrytaylortools.co.uk/ampro.html

Now, what about that book?

Greg

[GeorgiaCarver]

Thank you for the book reference, I will try to track it down. Sounds like a good book.

Not sure what happened with the link.

Greg