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I am thinking about getting started in wood carving for a hobby. Any suggestions on a starter kit? Has anyone tried the Carvin' Jack? It is a 6 tool in a pocketknife design. Thanks in advance.
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wood carving questions
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There's lots of info around, here´s an old thread that may help, you can try a search, I remember the Carving Jack has been mentioned.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337882&page=1&pp=20
I have an X-acto set, it's neat though not too tough, I also use Schrade stockmen and Opinels, there are many carving sets available, with specialized knives, gouges and chisels, a Google search should bring up lots of info.
Luis
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337882&page=1&pp=20
I have an X-acto set, it's neat though not too tough, I also use Schrade stockmen and Opinels, there are many carving sets available, with specialized knives, gouges and chisels, a Google search should bring up lots of info.
Luis
Warren makes good quality carving kits. The basic carving kit or basic whittling kit are both good for beginners and will give you pretty much everything you need to get started, depending on whether you will be primarily carving or whittling. You can add to your tool collection ad infinitum as you try different types of carving.
Here are some definitions of types of carving:
Carving wood using primarily chisels and gouges is called "wood carving".
Carving wood using only knives is called "whittling".
Carving wood while wearing a beret is called "sculpture".
The Carvin' Jack is pretty cool if you like to carry around a small piece of wood in your pocket and get in some carving to kill time, but it is no substitute for a real set of carving tools each designed for its specific purpose.
Happy carving
Here are some definitions of types of carving:
Carving wood using primarily chisels and gouges is called "wood carving".
Carving wood using only knives is called "whittling".
Carving wood while wearing a beret is called "sculpture".
The Carvin' Jack is pretty cool if you like to carry around a small piece of wood in your pocket and get in some carving to kill time, but it is no substitute for a real set of carving tools each designed for its specific purpose.
Happy carving
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I have a carvin' jack. Originally I was not impressed with it and was going to take it back. But the company said if I opened it they would not take it back. (not Flexcut but the place I bought it from local)
I ended up keeping it and I have used it quite a bit. It actually works quite well and is easy to sharpen. It comes with all you need to get started and for the money is not bad. The blades are sometimes funky in the way they come out altogether instead of just the one you want, and the lock has failed on the straight edge on mine since the day I bought it but you just have to hold it in such a way that you keep it locked when using it. I've made some good things with it and like the convenience of having all I need in my pocket.
A.G. Russell sold a nice kit a while back in the gentlemans catalog that is also a very good value for the money. I highly recommend this kit if he has any left. http://www.russellsformen.com/03rch03items/hir-9pcset.html
As for carving. I use a simple rule. Keep it simple. Start out with some simple straight line stuff like spoons and forks, maybe later on a walking stick face or some small primitive animal figures like a duck, fish or dolphin. Then work your way up from there.
I ended up keeping it and I have used it quite a bit. It actually works quite well and is easy to sharpen. It comes with all you need to get started and for the money is not bad. The blades are sometimes funky in the way they come out altogether instead of just the one you want, and the lock has failed on the straight edge on mine since the day I bought it but you just have to hold it in such a way that you keep it locked when using it. I've made some good things with it and like the convenience of having all I need in my pocket.
A.G. Russell sold a nice kit a while back in the gentlemans catalog that is also a very good value for the money. I highly recommend this kit if he has any left. http://www.russellsformen.com/03rch03items/hir-9pcset.html
As for carving. I use a simple rule. Keep it simple. Start out with some simple straight line stuff like spoons and forks, maybe later on a walking stick face or some small primitive animal figures like a duck, fish or dolphin. Then work your way up from there.
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I want to get a Carvin Jack, but it is pretty expensive. I am currently using el cheapo Pakistan woodcarving knives, and no name brand woodcarving knives. I am looking forward to buying United Cutlerys Whittlin Jack line, and finally breaking my electric carver out of the box. Check out www.carvingmagazine.com. I subscribe to this mag, lots of great ideas and tips. One of the articles is a monthly tools section, the latest issue has a make your own tools article.
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BeyondmyKen,
FIrst of all, cool screen name. Secondly, I'm in the same boat you are, just trying to get started. That carvin' Jack looks neat, but does seem a little pricy. For $25 I got a decent X-Acto set, which as someone else has mentioned is pretty cool, but I wouldn't want to do a lot of really hefty carving/prying with it. Also, check out the book Whittling and Woodcarving by E.J. Tangerman. Another forumite recommended it to me, and there are a lot of little helpful tips in there. It's not a true electric carver, but Dremel also makes a lot of tips for wood carving and detailing, so if you have one of those, that may help you as well. Good luck with it.
Lagarto
FIrst of all, cool screen name. Secondly, I'm in the same boat you are, just trying to get started. That carvin' Jack looks neat, but does seem a little pricy. For $25 I got a decent X-Acto set, which as someone else has mentioned is pretty cool, but I wouldn't want to do a lot of really hefty carving/prying with it. Also, check out the book Whittling and Woodcarving by E.J. Tangerman. Another forumite recommended it to me, and there are a lot of little helpful tips in there. It's not a true electric carver, but Dremel also makes a lot of tips for wood carving and detailing, so if you have one of those, that may help you as well. Good luck with it.
Lagarto