my first carving.. - General Tiki

C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Mon, Nov 18, 2002 10:21 AM whew! boy did i just have to change gears on my latest carving endevor. I went out and bought some wood chisels and a rubber mallet after spending a half hour with a dremel-like tool and getting nowhere. Unfortuately, the wood is pretty crappy and spinters quite a bit. I think its pine but really not sure. It was big block that was headed for a fire pit until destiny intervened and it became the focus of my latest creative fixation. This one may take a while to complete. Any tips from the carving community on good woods, prefered tools etc? I know I could use all the help I can get on this attempt. That block of wood isn't safe from the fire pit yet! Chongolio

whew! boy did i just have to change gears on my latest carving endevor. I went out and bought some wood chisels and a rubber mallet after spending a half hour with a dremel-like tool and getting nowhere. Unfortuately, the wood is pretty crappy and spinters quite a bit. I think its pine but really not sure. It was big block that was headed for a fire pit until destiny intervened and it became the focus of my latest creative fixation. This one may take a while to complete. Any tips from the carving community on good woods, prefered tools etc? I know I could use all the help I can get on this attempt. That block of wood isn't safe from the fire pit yet!
Chongolio

Post #14098 by Chongolio on Mon, Nov 18, 2002 10:21 AM