the magic of the simple chisel . . . - Tiki Carving

F furball Member Oregon Joined: Aug 26, 2009 Posts: 44	F furball Posted posted on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 8:18 AM I'm pretty new at this but already love the chisels. Much cleaner and more precise than any power tool, IMO. I try to hold semi-loose, like holding a drumstick, if you grip the heck out of it, you get tired quickly. I bought cheap chisels and they are worthless, good thing they were cheap. HAAHAA.. Now I use Flexcut and it's a world of difference. I sharpen with 1000 grit wet/dry (found in the automotive dept.) on a thick piece of glass then finish with a leather strop. I strop often while carving and it helps.

I'm pretty new at this but already love the chisels. Much cleaner and more precise than any power tool, IMO. I try to hold semi-loose, like holding a drumstick, if you grip the heck out of it, you get tired quickly. I bought cheap chisels and they are worthless, good thing they were cheap. HAAHAA.. Now I use Flexcut and it's a world of difference. I sharpen with 1000 grit wet/dry (found in the automotive dept.) on a thick piece of glass then finish with a leather strop. I strop often while carving and it helps.

Post #505192 by furball on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 8:18 AM