Hi guys in girls, I’m along time lurker here on this forum as well as other carvings sites. I’d like to thank everyone for posting of their projects and valued knowledge about carving techniques that they use as well as their experience with different tools. I’d also like to thank the mods and the form organizers for making such a beautiful resource for everyone.
I am in my mid 40s(but feels like mid 80s), I’m looking to retire soon and hoping that I can build a small side business of selling my artwork as well as making wood carved signs. I spend about 10 to 20 hours a week doing some kind of carving or artwork, I don’t sell much at the moment but I have a lot of interest in the carving or wood-burning that I do at local gallery’s. I generally make something for friends and families anniversaries or special occasions when I can pawn off something I’ve made as a gift. I’ve been Collecting carving tools since I was a young teenager, but I’ve only just started carving again since my teenage years in the last 2 years because of health issues and not being able to get outside as much as I wanted in my spare time.
I been looking for a few adzes and a new carving axe but I am surprised at how few manufacturers there are and how expensive most smaller blacksmith tools are. I’m considering making my own but would rather spend my time carving instead of forging. I’d appreciate any feedback on adzes that you’re using to do medium size carving sculptures and bowls.
Thanks much! Cheers
Jay
I am in my mid 40s(but feels like mid 80s), I’m looking to retire soon and hoping that I can build a small side business of selling my artwork as well as making wood carved signs. I spend about 10 to 20 hours a week doing some kind of carving or artwork, I don’t sell much at the moment but I have a lot of interest in the carving or wood-burning that I do at local gallery’s. I generally make something for friends and families anniversaries or special occasions when I can pawn off something I’ve made as a gift. I’ve been Collecting carving tools since I was a young teenager, but I’ve only just started carving again since my teenage years in the last 2 years because of health issues and not being able to get outside as much as I wanted in my spare time.
I been looking for a few adzes and a new carving axe but I am surprised at how few manufacturers there are and how expensive most smaller blacksmith tools are. I’m considering making my own but would rather spend my time carving instead of forging. I’d appreciate any feedback on adzes that you’re using to do medium size carving sculptures and bowls.
Thanks much! Cheers
Jay
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