Swanky creates elaborate firewood - Tiki Carving

S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Sun, Sep 4, 2005 12:53 PM On 2005-09-04 12:42, 8FT Tiki wrote: Swanky, I think that from another post I saw that you were using primarily flat bevel chisels? Maybe I misunderstood you but if not, you need to get some gouges and v-parting tools. You really need to have a variety of edges. Not that you need as many as BK just posted in his methodology thread today. I must say that your work is pretty fine if you are using flat edges only. Start using gouges to clean those unruly places you mentioned. Good luck you're doing fine. Your friend 8FT What gouge would be best? A 3/4" number 5? Money to buy chisels is hard to come by, so I have to choose wisely. The good ones I can find around here are about $40 each. The really good ones I can get through my work are still $40, and that's wholesale!

On 2005-09-04 12:42, 8FT Tiki wrote:
Swanky, I think that from another post I saw that you were using primarily flat bevel chisels? Maybe I misunderstood you but if not, you need to get some gouges and v-parting tools. You really need to have a variety of edges. Not that you need as many as BK just posted in his methodology thread today. I must say that your work is pretty fine if you are using flat edges only. Start using gouges to clean those unruly places you mentioned. Good luck you're doing fine. Your friend 8FT

What gouge would be best? A 3/4" number 5? Money to buy chisels is hard to come by, so I have to choose wisely. The good ones I can find around here are about $40 each. The really good ones I can get through my work are still $40, and that's wholesale!

Post #184303 by Swanky on Sun, Sep 4, 2005 12:53 PM