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| How to Order |
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This page is for all those of you just getting started in the art of carving. The items on this page are recommended to get you started. It includes all the items needed to get you started (Tools, Knives, Gloves, Carving Kits, Books, etc.). When students start out in our shop, we generally recommend a few basic tools to start with. If you are going to be carving small things in the round, we would recommend: • That you have a good knife...one that feels good in your hand. • A Carving glove to protect the hand that will be holding the carving...this will save on a lot of band aids • Several V Tools • And a gouge or a veiner Another way to go would be to buy a set of 6 tools...we would recommend the Cabe Special, the 117R Set or the 117 Set. This will give you a variety of tools to try, to see which ones you like. We sell carving tools for all facets of woodcarving, but before you purchase any tools you need to have an idea of what you want to carve. Start out with something that is fairly simple, like one of our basswood carving kits, which includes a small model of the carving. |
Get a book or two that relates to your interest. That will give you some insight into how it is done. If you would like, feel free to give us a call on our toll free number (800-752-9781), we’ll be glad to discuss it in greater detail. If we can be of help in any way, just give us a call....it’s much easier to discuss on the phone. Several other things we would suggest: • Check around the area where you live and see if you can find a carving club or perhaps a group of carvers that you can carve with. This will get you exposed to other carvers and you will get a lot of good information and knowledge from them. • Find out if there are any classes that are conducted in your area through carving clubs, schools, etc. • If there is a woodworking store, go in and ask if they know of anyone who offers woodcarving lessons. A few lessons will go a long way in getting headed in the right direction. We have learned that you will grow faster when you're plugged in with other carvers in some way or another. Also, go to our Carving Videos for some free video and photos of how to carve a face. |
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Beginners Set |
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Our Best Buy
Our Beginners Special...a great gift for
The set is designed to expose you to the different types of tools that are available. All tools are sharp and ready to use. Add a carving glove from the list below and your ready to carve.
Beginners Special $81.25 |
This is a two hour video on one DVD. It shows the process of how to layout and carve a face. The face is the most important part of any figure and the most difficult to master. In this video Dallas shows and explains his step by step approach to laying out and carving a face. Once you have an understanding of the process of how to carve faces...your carving time will become much more enjoyable. Basswood Roughouts are available. For a preview...just click...you can see eye carving part of this video on our Carving Videos
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Tool Sets |
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Small Size 117R Set
114117R Complete 6 piece Tool Set, 117R $37.95 |
Standard Size 117 Set
1140117 Complete 6 piece Tool Set, 117 $37.95 |
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Our Best Buys
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| Bench Knives |
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Bench Knife The most popular wood bench carving knife. Excellent choice for beginning wood carvers. These tools are made in Germany of Solingen tools steel with beech wood handles. Blade cutting edge is 1 1/2" long. Tang extends from handle on longer reach blade and is recessed into handle on shorter reach blade.
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Ramelson Bench Knife Beginners bench Knife with 1 1/2" Blade and 5" Mahagony color handle, factory sharpened.
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Flexcut Slip Strop
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The Flexcut SlipStrop™ is an economical way for maintaining our tools razor edge. It has been specially molded to allow for polishing and deburing the hard to reach areas on the inside of V-tools and gouges as well as the outside edge bevel. Either side of the strop can be used.
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1040001 Extra Extra Small Kevlar Glove $21.95 |
1040002 Extra Small Kevlar Glove $21.95 |
1040003 Small Kevlar Glove $21.95 |
1040004 Medium Kevlar Glove $21.95 |
1040005 Large Kevlar Glove $21.95 |
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Kevlar Carving Gloves |
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1600100 Kevlar Glove Large $10.95 |
1600101 Kevlar Glove Medium $10.95 |
1600102 Kevlar Glove Small $10.95 |
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Thumb Guards |
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Safety
Thumb Guard
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Each kits contain: • A band sawed blank cut from basswood • Carving guide lines are marked on several different faces of each blank • A cast scale model of the carving so you can see what the finished carving looks like • Information on safety, carving and finishing |
Books Suggested for Beginner Carvers |
 1480253 The Little Book of Whittling Price $12.95 |
1210101 First Projects for Woodcarvers Price $12.95 |
1480122 Beginners Handbook for Woodcarving Price $10.95 |
1480113 Old Time Whittling Price $9.95 |
1480121 Whittling & Woodcarving Price $12.95 |
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Shop Online!...Order by Mail!...Or Give Us a
Call!
1-800-752-9781 |
The Old Texas Woodcarvers Shop 24802 Red Oak Magnolia, Texas 77355 (281) 356-1311 otws@sbcglobal.net webmaster: Dallas Deege |
