First Chisels - Tiki Carving

K kgbenson Member SC Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 16	K kgbenson Posted posted on Mon, Jul 2, 2007 7:05 AM Hi all, I would like to try my hand at carving some tikis, poles for the yard mainly. Is there a set of chisels, or a group that should form the bansis of my tools for this? I.e. what is a good starter set? thanks, Keith
SD Savage Daddy Member Sarasota, Fl. Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 169	SD Savage Daddy Posted posted on Mon, Jul 2, 2007 12:23 PM Welcome. :) I started with a 3 piece flat chisel set that cost me $10 at Home Depot. That is really all you need to get started. As your carving improves you'll want to get better chisels that stay sharp longer or others that can add more detail. Search the forums for the thread with these words in the title " tools carvers use". There is a ton of helpful information that can help get you started. Post pictures of your progress. There are plenty of friendly carvers here that can help you along the way. Now go get those chisels and start carving. Good luck! :drink:

Welcome. :) I started with a 3 piece flat chisel set that cost me $10 at Home Depot. That is really all you need to get started. As your carving improves you'll want to get better chisels that stay sharp longer or others that can add more detail. Search the forums for the thread with these words in the title " tools carvers use". There is a ton of helpful information that can help get you started. Post pictures of your progress. There are plenty of friendly carvers here that can help you along the way. Now go get those chisels and start carving. Good luck! :drink: