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mini chiesls uses
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Quote from Deleted user on January 30, 2018, 11:37 am
I am a new in wood carving . how can I start with these tools .and what is the uses of it ?
can I make chip carving with these chiesls cz I like chip carving so much ?
I am a new in wood carving . how can I start with these tools .and what is the uses of it ?
can I make chip carving with these chiesls cz I like chip carving so much ?
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Jason Parsons@jwynnepar
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Quote from Jason Parsons on January 30, 2018, 12:14 pm
you can definitely practice sharpening with those, as the inexpensive chisels aren't usually honed. because they are inexpensive you can also regrind them to create a specialty use tool for cleaning tight spaces. the bullnose one is probably the most useful in there, and can help round eyeballs if you get it in good shape.
you can definitely practice sharpening with those, as the inexpensive chisels aren't usually honed. because they are inexpensive you can also regrind them to create a specialty use tool for cleaning tight spaces. the bullnose one is probably the most useful in there, and can help round eyeballs if you get it in good shape.
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Matthew Mizner@mattm
242 Posts
Quote from Matthew Mizner on January 30, 2018, 12:27 pm
Those would be good for chip carving, and maybe some small detailing of a relief carving too.
Those would be good for chip carving, and maybe some small detailing of a relief carving too.
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Tim Rauch@timrauch
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Quote from Tim Rauch on January 30, 2018, 1:52 pm
Sharpen them up and try it. Start simple and challenge yourself with each new project. Buy a tool when the requirements of the carving exceed what your tools can do (unless you have bags of money in which case just go wild). Don't be scared off by the list of tools that come with the lessons. Try using what you have. Mostly have fun.
Sharpen them up and try it. Start simple and challenge yourself with each new project. Buy a tool when the requirements of the carving exceed what your tools can do (unless you have bags of money in which case just go wild). Don't be scared off by the list of tools that come with the lessons. Try using what you have. Mostly have fun.
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Quote from Deleted user on January 30, 2018, 5:03 pm
I start sharpen them by sand paper number 400 then number 1000. what I can use else to get them ready
I start sharpen them by sand paper number 400 then number 1000. what I can use else to get them ready
Matthew Mizner@mattm
242 Posts
Quote from Matthew Mizner on January 30, 2018, 9:23 pm
Ahmad,
I would look into getting some sharpening stones if you are able to. I’m not too familiar with using sandpaper, but 1000 grit is still pretty coarse. If you are only able to use sandpaper, look for some finer grits if available. Once you take care of the sharpening, find some scrap leather and green polishing compound. You will use that for stropping the tools before, during and after you carve. Good luck!
Ahmad,
I would look into getting some sharpening stones if you are able to. I’m not too familiar with using sandpaper, but 1000 grit is still pretty coarse. If you are only able to use sandpaper, look for some finer grits if available. Once you take care of the sharpening, find some scrap leather and green polishing compound. You will use that for stropping the tools before, during and after you carve. Good luck!
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Quote from Deleted user on January 31, 2018, 12:35 pm
Ahmad,
I would look into getting some sharpening stones if you are able to. I’m not too familiar with using sandpaper, but 1000 grit is still pretty coarse. If you are only able to use sandpaper, look for some finer grits if available. Once you take care of the sharpening, find some scrap leather and green polishing compound. You will use that for stropping the tools before, during and after you carve. Good luck!
Think u very much . use piece of natural leather of sheep ?
What is the green compound?
Is this like polishing past that we use in dental work cz am dentist look .
Ahmad,
I would look into getting some sharpening stones if you are able to. I’m not too familiar with using sandpaper, but 1000 grit is still pretty coarse. If you are only able to use sandpaper, look for some finer grits if available. Once you take care of the sharpening, find some scrap leather and green polishing compound. You will use that for stropping the tools before, during and after you carve. Good luck!
Think u very much . use piece of natural leather of sheep ?
What is the green compound?
Is this like polishing past that we use in dental work cz am dentist look .
Matthew Mizner@mattm
242 Posts
Quote from Matthew Mizner on January 31, 2018, 9:08 pm
Eh, can’t say I’ve ever used sheep leather before...but sure. And yes, just like the polishing paste you use in your dental work for your dental tools.
Eh, can’t say I’ve ever used sheep leather before...but sure. And yes, just like the polishing paste you use in your dental work for your dental tools.
