[Wolfdog]

I started back in the 1970's and quit.Just starting again in this great hobby and just found this site and will read it a lot from now on.
Does anyone have a suggestion on what tools to start with? I know everyone has there favorite brand,but what should I start with? Thanks for any help that is given.
WOLFDOG

[kitaye]

You'll get a lot of answers to that question. I personally think it depends on the style you carve in. Once you decide on a style to start with buy a selection of tools for that style, after handling them to check for comfort, and start from there.

[BrandantR]

Welcome to the board. Kitaye is right, the tools will depend on what type of carving you pursue. There have been many threads addressing the tool question, I would start there.

[Wolfdog]

Thanks for the help ,I will start digging into the form some more.

[K Karver]

Welcome Wolfdog,

It is a great hobby/craft/art. Join the club - collect more tools than you will ever use. Ask them all. They all have tools stacked everywhere that they have not used in years. They all have a great small selection that they wouldn't part with for the world. But, they only got there because they tried all kinds of tools and gadgets before they found what fit their hand, their style, their taste, their pocketbook. Have fun learning and experimenting.

John/K Karver

[Mottles]

Hi, first of all welcome and I love your Avatar, is that your drawing? It's beautiful work....second a good carving knife, carving glove (or fisherman's glove) thumb guard (vet wrap works great). www.littleshavers.com and www.woodcarverswarehouse.com both have a good range of tools even beginner sets. Also, I like www.woodcarverssupply.com I started with a good bench knife, glove and thumb guard and added tools as I needed them for certain carvings. I do relief, and carving in the round. I know there are other's here who can give you some additional idea's.
Kathy

[Wolfdog]

Thanks for the info. No not my drawing ,wish it was . Seems like a great site here and I think It will help a lot for this new adventure I have started on. I think there are a lot of talented people here that are very friendly and helpful to us new people.


Mike
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[Ron Davidson]

Welcome aboard. I agree with Kathy about the tools. Just remember you can never have enough carving tools.
Ron

[slather]

Welcome to the site Wolfdog.Like everyone Says you can't have enough tools.buy a bunch use a few seems to be the way it is.

Al

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