Post #509563 by Big Tiki D on Sun, Feb 7, 2010 8:16 AM

Using 2x4s is a good solution for needing something that's inexpensive to practice your carving techniques on. Screw one up badly, you just cut yourself another section and try again. I think I carved this one with a nice vintage set of Craftsman carving tools that I picked up a flea market. They're not chip carving knives, but they're not your standard chisel set either. On top of that, the quality is a step above some of the small carving sets that are out there.