Carving turned objects

[Bodrighy]

I have never really done any carving before and so when I was given an old set of tools I didn't know what to do qwith them. One of the guys at the club does a day's tuition once a month and so I went along to have a go and see if the tools qwere any good. He reckons it's a good set and will sharpen them for me to get me up and runing. What I want / need to know is, is there anyone here that does this sort of thing and has any advice. I know that some of you do power carving ets but does anyone do it using chisels & gouges?

Pete

 

[Blister]

this man does

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... highlight=


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[wizer]

I don't want to enlarge John's head too much but it was that post which really got me thinking seriously about wood turning. I love to work with wood in this way and intend to blatantly copy John's bowl once I get into it a bit more.

I have done a bit of reading about sharpening carving tools. It seems the general consensus is that carving tools are better sharpened by hand or if powered then a buffing wheel and leather strop is used as opposed to a grinder.

What sort of carving do you want to do Pete? Do you want to carve shapes or figures, scenes, etc.

 

[Bodrighy]

Mainly relief work so that I can incorporate it into turning.I did a bit, an oak leaf at a lessone a couple oif Saturdays ago and was surprised at how much easier it was with sharp tools and someone guiding you. If I have the tools it seems a sin not to learn to use them.

Pete

 

[jpt]

SWIMBO carved the rim of this bowl.



I would suggest leaving the bowl a bit thicker than you want the finish item to be so that when you ahve finished the carving you can thin it down to remove any marks from clamps etc.

john

 

[Bodrighy]

SWIMBO carved the rim of this bowl.



I would suggest leaving the bowl a bit thicker than you want the finish item to be so that when you ahve finished the carving you can thin it down to remove any marks from clamps etc.

john

Or as in the case of this bowl, a lot thicker :lol:

I have a few bits and pieces that aren't very good that I thought I'd practice on. Thick bowls, goblets that have warped etc. If I can make somnething that is as good as your ladyships I'll be happy.

Pete

 

[Jenx]

John, Thats an absolute cracker ! ....
Echos of the 'Walls Vienetta' ice cream dessert ! ( aahh.. the memories ! )

Mrs T has a great deal of skills too then !

Its wonderful! .. love it !