Post #434580 by CKato on Mon, Feb 16, 2009 1:02 PM

Well, what a busy 2 days. Here are the places I went: Home Depot, Lowes(x2), Sears, Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Local hardware store, Do-It Center, A local hobby shop, Aco(x2) 3 resale/pawn shops and FINALLY Harbor Freight Tools.

None of these places had any gouges except the hobby shop, which was like a minature set and looked like it would break the first use. Then Harbor Freight Tools had a few different sets. I ended up getting a 12 piece set. Not top of the line by any means, but just something to get me through a few carves. here is a pic of the set I got:

And here are some from the set:

Finally I got some decent ( I think :)) Chisels A set of 5 from 1/8th up to 1 1/4

I checked out the MC 150 and 175, and they are a bit pricey for me just startin out. I will get some better tools if carving is for me and once I get the hang of carving, no sense in runing good(expensive) tools.

I am still looking for some wood though!! I went to a few garden centers and all they have is pre split firewood. They recomended I call tree removal people and ask them. I was just wondering what I would ask them. "Hey tree guys, do you have any logs?" I am totally clueless what to ask them and I can't really fit a huge log in my car, so offering to pick up and haul wood away is not really feasable for me.

Anyway this is what I have up to now guys, let me know what ya think!

P.S. Should I Sharpen the tools before I use them? They don't work very well right out of the box

CKato

[ Edited by: ckato 2009-02-16 13:27 ]