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Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 10:39
| Hi, my 10 yr old daughter wants a carving set for her birthday. I bought a set for my son a few years back and it was on the more expensive side but didn't work that well. Should I buy individual pieces or how would you choose a set? Fixed blade set? Any tips for a young beginner starting out? Thanks. |
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| " carving set" As in wood carving? Look around Woodcraft. Quality carving chisels are not inexpensive. |
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| The link below lists two beginners sets, one is the chisel variety and the other the chip carving variety. Those are very inexpensive, probably intended for softer woods. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Amazon
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| A $13 wood carving set is going to have metal so soft it will serve only to frustrate the user. It is Chinese made junk.
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| Thanks. I found these sets at Lee Valley. Look good? |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=31103&cat=1,130,43332,433 34&ap=1
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| Those are decent---but remember, they require final sharpening or will not work up to intended standards. That means you need sharpening equipment as well. And leqarning the proper sharpening techniques. |
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| Lee valley at least has a decent reputation, and they claim the steel claims is appropriately hardened. |
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