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I have been taking a woodworking/handtool class and have become efficient with a set of marples straight chisels. I now would like to start carving my own signs rather than always job them out to a CNC machine. Three reasons- cost effectiveness, creative control during the process, & the fun of it. What tools should I start with- Brand, shape, type etc. and what can I expect to pay for these tools. Would used ones be fine? or should I get a "beginners" set. (I'll stop with the questions now)
-------------------- Phil Steffen, 29 Van Rensselaer St City of Saratoga Springs DPW Saratoga Springs NY 12866 Posts: 563 | From: beautiful Saratoga Springs NY | Registered: Aug 2001
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Yeah, well..... Since I'm waiting for my daughter I may as well answer a few. Mine are all from the 50's. All Scheffields and all top of the line. Whatever brand you buy, you're not a beginner. Get the top of the line and you'll not regret it.
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-------------------- Pierre St.Marie Stmariegraphics Kalispell,Mt www.stmariegraphics.com ------------------ Plan on knowing everything before I die and time's running out! Posts: 4223 | From: Kalispell,Mt 59903 | Registered: Mar 2000
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I too an very interested in beginning a carving niche (wood, HDU, etc.). If not for business, at least for myself. It looks like too much fun not to at least try it out.
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