Is this a good set of chisels to start with? - Tiki Carving

TT Tribal Tiki Member ATX Joined: Aug 27, 2012 Posts: 3	TT Tribal Tiki Posted posted on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 7:40 AM Hello all, I have been a long time collector of Tiki and I have now decided to start carving my own. I live in Texas, so palm trees are pretty rare, but we do have a lot of cedar trees! I found this Pfeil starter set for 110$ online: Specially forged for Woodcraft, these intermediate size, professional style tools are 2" shorter than our regular Swiss tools for easier control and greater responsiveness. The precise tempered high-grade steel tools are sharpened, honed and buffed for immediate use with an edge that will stay sharp for many enjoyable hours of woodcarving. These delicately balanced tools work well for getting into confined areas. The overall length is 8" with 3-1/2" blades and 4-1/2" octagonal hardwood handles. Set includes: 12mm No. 2 gouge, 12mm No. 5 gouge, 4mm No. 7 gouge, 14mm No. 7 gouge, 10mm No. 7 bent gouge, and a 10mm No. 8 gouge. PFEIL carving tools and sets are "Swiss Made"."Swiss Made" implies reliability and precision. PFEIL is undoubtedly the finest carving tool on the market, second-to-none in terms of manufacturing quality and durability. Is this a good set to begin with? Thanks! Tribal Tiki [ Edited by: Tribal Tiki 2012-08-27 07:53 ]

Hello all,
I have been a long time collector of Tiki and I have now decided to start carving my own. I live in Texas, so palm trees are pretty rare, but we do have a lot of cedar trees! I found this Pfeil starter set for 110$ online:
Specially forged for Woodcraft, these intermediate size, professional style tools are 2" shorter than our regular Swiss tools for easier control and greater responsiveness. The precise tempered high-grade steel tools are sharpened, honed and buffed for immediate use with an edge that will stay sharp for many enjoyable hours of woodcarving. These delicately balanced tools work well for getting into confined areas. The overall length is 8" with 3-1/2" blades and 4-1/2" octagonal hardwood handles. Set includes: 12mm No. 2 gouge, 12mm No. 5 gouge, 4mm No. 7 gouge, 14mm No. 7 gouge, 10mm No. 7 bent gouge, and a 10mm No. 8 gouge. PFEIL carving tools and sets are "Swiss Made"."Swiss Made" implies reliability and precision. PFEIL is undoubtedly the finest carving tool on the market, second-to-none in terms of manufacturing quality and durability.

Is this a good set to begin with?

Thanks!
Tribal Tiki

[ Edited by: Tribal Tiki 2012-08-27 07:53 ]

Post #649713 by Tribal Tiki on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 7:40 AM