Pro Woodworking Tips.com

Wood Carving

Carving Tools

Page 2 - basics

My own personal preference in carving tools are Ashley Iles Tools. They used to be very difficult to find in this country, so I would order them directly from the factory in England. Thanks to the good folks at Tools for Working Wood, it's no longer a problem to get them. They stock the entire line of Ashley Iles tools.

These tools come ready for use, meaning no honing is required. Plus they have a lifetime guarantee on them. (you have to ship them to the factory in England, and they will even resharpen them for life at no charge. You must pay the shipping both ways). Tools for Working Wood also carries a complete selection of sharpening equipment, and supplies.

I saw a set of Japanese carving tools in a catalog, and although I can't recall which catalog it was, they looked excellent. I did buy a couple of them, as they have some very handy shapes, which weren't available from Ashley Iles, and the quality was top shelf. They had laminated blades, as do the Japanese wood chisels, and can be polished to a mirror edge. They also hold an edge longer then their western counterparts.

I am also somewhat anal, (okay completely), and I like to see sets of matching tools. It actually bothers me to see a drawer full of chisels from different manufacturers. In fact some of my Ashley Iles tools have dark handles on them, while the rest of them have a light colored handles. I've actually considered changing the handles, so they all match. (I am aware of the fact something is wrong with me, as people keep pointing it out, thank you very much).

There are two more drawers of chisels below these! as I said, I like collecting tools. Nobody really needs all these chisels, I just like having them.

Return to Carving Index

Return to home page

Stubai Professional Woodcarver's Sets	Five Piece Power Grip Carving Set	Flexcut Palm Set
Flexcut Palm Carving Tools	Mini Needle File Set	Deluxe Hobby Tool Set
Stubai #2 (sweep) Skewed Chisel Carving Tool	Stubai #3 (sweep) Shallow Gouge Carving Tool	Stubai #5 (sweep) Medium Gouge Carving Tool
Stubai #7 (sweep) Deep Gouge Carving Tool	Stubai #9 (sweep) Deep Gouge Carving Tool	Stubai #11 (sweep) Deep U-Veiner Carving Tool
Flexcut® Carvin’ Jack™ Multiple-Blade Jacknife	Creative Chip Carving Kit	Stubai #41 (sweep) V Carving Tool
Beginner's Woodcarving Kit	Mini Palm Carving Tool Set	Folding Murphy Knife
4-Pc. Dental Pick Set	Tool Wrap	Flexcut 6 Piece Starter Set
Tool Roll	Draw Knives	Flexcut Tools and Strop
Adjustable Carving Vise/Carvers Mallet

Return to home page

Written by: Lee A. Jesberger  © 2006

Inventor of Ezee-Feed systems ®

Website Created by: Lee A. Jesberger 

admin@prowoodworkingtips.com