Professional 12pc Set Wood Hand Carving Artist Chisels

12pc Wood Carving Chisels Set, Factory Sealed

These tools are perfect for novice or professional wood carvers
The handles are made with quality polished wood for comfortable grip
The chisels are made with razor sharp harden steel
They measure approximately 8″ long
They come in a protective roll up plastic case
They are great for any wood carving shop
This set is ideal for carpenters, carvers, artists and many other professions
This set includes the following:
One 1/2” wood chisel
One 1/4” wood chisel
One 1/4” round nose chisel
One 1/4” square wood chisel
One 1/4” skew wood chisel
One 1/4” diamond point chisel
One 1/4” curved chisel
One 1/4” “U” gouge
One 1/2” wood turning gouge
One 1/2” straight gouges
One 9/16” straight gouges
One 1/2” parting tool

NOTE: Pictures are for illustration purpose only, actual item may slightly vary in appearance and design.

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The Complete Guide to Chip Carving

Review

“Barton needs no introduction, he is among the best-known carvers in the world… His skill is astonishing.”  —Library Journal  (review of Chip Carving)

A beginner’s guide from the world’s most renowned chip carver! Wayne Barton—author of Chip Carving and Art of Chip Carving—presents what is unquestionably the finest guidance ever for the novice. He has been the driving force behind the craft’s resurgence, and his technical knowledge, design skills, and ability to instruct remain unequalled. One by one, with the aid of color photographs, he covers tools and materials, the best woods, holding and sharpening chip carving knives, and laying out and transferring patterns. Borders, grids, rosettes, free-form design, positive image design, and lettering all receive separate, in-depth chapters, as does Barton’s special, time-tested hints.

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PFEIL

Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are “Swiss Made.” Swiss Made implies reliability and precision. Pfeil carving is undoubtedly the finest carving tool on the market. Pfeil carving tools are second to none in terms of manufacturing quality and durability. The superb quality of our exclusive “Swiss Made” tools is also available to chip carvers. These knives are designed especially for chip carving, but are also useful for whittling, carving and even layout work. Forged of special alloy tool steel, blades hold their edge longer than most other knives of this type. Pre-sharpened for immediate use. Overall lengths between 5-1/4″ to 7-1/2″. Rc 57-60 hardness.

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