![]() ![]() ![]() My preference for Kestrel is because they sell all kinds of blades. ![]() I have 15+ years of mallets and Pfeil gouges before I turned to the carving tools of the Pacific Northwest. Making and using them has been a pleasure.Īll blades are surface hafted and they don't move. they look to like they make a quality product Ive looked at Kestrels tools a few times. I do enjoy my North bay cooked knifes and was thinking of getting some of his smaller knifes if in dont have time to make them myself. Im planning to get a knew carving axe as well and like to have as much of my tool from the same supplier. I would love to have a Hans Karlsson of course but would not turn my nose lesser know Smith. I live in central New Hampshire USa, we have some black smiths tucked away up here in the mountains but are hard do get a hold of. I can imagine youd get some great control up close. Has the string/cord ever come lose? I would be very interested to try a D adze. they are beautiful! Ive alwaty wanted to make some elbow adzes up never trusted the wood handle style. I could never see Jpeg pictures( thanks apple) thanks for showing your tools. this is the first time I'v looked at this site with my computer and not my tablet. I have a full Sitka gutter blade on the bench for a bigger, heavier elbow adze.ĪdzesB.JPG Kestrel 20s.jpgRV thanks for the responce. I can even push it like a Stanley plane if I have to. I have a D adze that is an absolute dream to use. I have a Baby Sitka elbow adze that performs really well for the rough-out work but in weight, almost too small. I have the 7/75 Stubai which feels and works like a rat-rod version of an ice axe. Start with a 5" x 5" x 64" western red cedar post. They are used on carvings in the 24 - 64 inch range of size. I’d appreciate any feedback on adzes that you’re using to do medium size carving sculptures and bowls. I’m considering making my own but would rather spend my time carving instead of forging. 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’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 generally make something for friends and families anniversaries or special occasions when I can pawn off something I’ve made as a gift. 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 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’d also like to thank the mods and the form organizers for making such a beautiful resource for everyone. 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. Hi guys in girls, I’m along time lurker here on this forum as well as other carvings sites. ![]()
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