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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.

Beginners Set

2 Hour DVD How to Carve an Indian Face

       Our Best Buy 

 

 

 

 

                           

          

             

Our Beginners Special...a great gift for someone just wanting to get started!

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.

Total  $81.25

1144400

1144100

1480127

1380300

1380302

Bench Knife 1 1/2" ..........................................

Tool Set Cabe Special (see below for details).....

First Project for Woodcarvers............................

Hone Strop Small............................................

Alum Oxide Abrasive Powder............................

$15.95

$34.95

$12.95

$12.95

$4.45

Beginners Special

$81.25

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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.

 

0010800  

Indian DVD - How to Carve a Face

$29.95

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0010306  

Basswood Indian Roughout (2x3x6)

$8.50

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Tool Sets

Small Size 117R Set

11417R1

Gouge, bent 1/4"  #1-117R

$7.95

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11417R2

Veiner,  straight 1/8"  #2-117R

$7.95

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11417R3

Chisel, straight 1/4"  #3-117R

$7.95

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11417R4

V -Tool, bent 1/8"  #4-117R

$7.95

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11417R5

Skew, straight 7/32"  #5-117R

$7.95

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11417R6

Chisel, bent 1/4"  #6-117R

$7.95

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114117R

Complete 6 piece Tool Set, 117R

$37.95

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Standard Size  117 Set

1141171

Fishtail, straight 5/16"  #1-117

$7.95

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1141172

Gouge, straight 1/8"  #2-117

$7.95

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1141173

Chisel, straight 5/16"  #3-117

$7.95

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1141174

V -Tool, bent 5/32"  #4-117

$7.95

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1141175

Skew, straight 5/16"  #5-117

$7.95

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1141176

Chisel, bent 5/16"   #6-117

$7.95

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1140117

Complete 6 piece Tool Set, 117

$37.95

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Our Best Buys

 The OTWS Special

 

Dallas Deege's choice of 6 tools.
Excellent set for beginners and advanced carvers.

 

Set Includes:

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1141171  5/16"  Fishtail Gouge ST

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1142305 #3 1/2" Gouge ST

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1144013 5/16" V Tool ST

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1143009 Veiner 3/16" ST

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1143006 Veiner 9/64" ST

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1141174 V Tool 5/32" ST

1144101 

OTWS Special Set

$64.95

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The Cabe Special

Buddy Cabes choice of 6 tools.

Very Popular with those just starting to carve
 

Set Includes

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1141171 Fishtail, straight 5/16"  #1-117

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11417R1 Gouge, bent 1/4"         #1-117R

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1141172 Gouge, straight 1/8"     #2-117

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11417R2 Veiner,  straight 1/8"    #2-117R

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1141174 V -Tool, bent 5/32"       #4-117

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11417R4 V -Tool, bent 1/8"        #4-117R

1144100 

Cabe Special Set

$34.95

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Bench Knives

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.

1310100

Long Reach Carving Knife

$15.95

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1310101

Short Reach Carving Knife

$15.95

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Ramelson Bench Knife

Beginners bench Knife with 1 1/2" Blade and 5" Mahagony color handle, factory sharpened.

1144400

Ramelson Bench Knife

$15.95

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Flexcut Slip Strop

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.

 

1526003 Flexcut Slip Strop........................................................... ..................................................................................... $12.95

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Kevlar Safety Gloves The Wizard Hand Guard II glove is a great companion to any carving knife and is extremely cut resistant, but not puncture resistant. Do not subject it to high speed or serrated blades. The secret of this space-age glove is in the fabric made up of spectra® stainless steel, and Kevlar 29® polyester. Reversible for either hand.

1040001

Extra Extra Small Kevlar Glove

$21.95

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1040002 Extra Small Kevlar Glove

$21.95

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1040003

Small Kevlar Glove

$21.95

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1040004

Medium Kevlar Glove

$21.95

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1040005

Large Kevlar Glove

$21.95

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Kevlar Carving Gloves

1600100

Kevlar Glove Large

$10.95

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1600101

Kevlar Glove Medium

$10.95

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1600102

Kevlar Glove Small

$10.95

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Thumb Guards

Safety Thumb Guard
Soft leather, elastic back

1010001 Small Thumb Guard.............................................................................................................................................$1.00

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1010002 Medium Thumb Guard..........................................................................................................................................$1.00

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1010003 Large Thumb Guard..............................................................................................................................................$1.00

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1010004 Medium Finger Guard...........................................................................................................................................$1.00

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Carving Kits for Beginner Carvers

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

1380400

Squirrel Carving Kit

Price $15.95

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1380401

Turtle Carving Kit

Price $15.95

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1380402

Indian Carving Kit

Price $15.95

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1380403

Old Time Santa Carving Kit

Price $15.95

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1380404

Bunny Rabbit Carving Kit

Price $15.95

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1380405

Owl Carving Kit

Price $15.95

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1380406

Pelican Carving Kit

Price $15.95

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Books Suggested for Beginner Carvers

1480253

The Little Book of Whittling

Price $12.95

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1480127

First Projects

 for Woodcarvers

Price $12.95

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1480122

Beginners Handbook

 for Woodcarving

Price $ 10.95

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1480113

Old Time

Whittling

Price $9.95

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1480121

Whittling

& Woodcarving

Price $12.95

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Carving Tools

Wood Carving Books

 Visa is accepted when purchasing your wood carving tools at the Old Texas Wood Carvers Shop  Mastercard is accepted when purchasing your wood carving tools at the Old Texas Wood Carvers Shop

Shop Online!...Order by Mail!...Or Give Us a Call!

1-800-752-9781

 Discover is accepted when purchasing your wood carving tools at the Old Texas Wood Carvers Shop  American Express is accepted when purchasing your wood carving tools at the Old Texas Wood Carvers Shop

The Old Texas Woodcarvers Shop

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