bar and chains

[DN22 Gardening]

looking to get started in carving,

just a few quick questions

 

what basic tools do i need, obviously saws

 

but what else

 

also i've got a few smaller saws, stihl 017's, macullochs etc, what bar n chain do i need, and wheres the best place to get them.

 

bigger saws arn't a problem

 

thanks, dave

[jrose]

017/MS170/MS171 is ideal to start, the standard bar is good enough to begin with as it tapers slightly, once you've done a few carvings if you then feel you want a carving bar thens the time to get it.

 

You could buy a carving bar, chain and sprocket for a MS170 now but you wouldn't see too much change from £100, a bit expensive if you decide it's not for you!

 

Personally I don't use a carving bar, feel free to take a look at my website all the carvings in the gallery were done with a standard MS171 w/14" bar. Not the best I know, but shows what can be done!

 

Other tools - angle grinder with sanding dics, powerfile, blowtorch, danish oil, as many other woodworking tools as you want!

 

hope this helps

Joe

 

Josef Rose Countryside Management

[DN22 Gardening]

nice carvings buddy,

 

i especially like the hare.

 

thanks for the advice, i'll have a go this weekend and put the pics up.

 

should give everyone a laugh, but hey ho, we've all got to start somewhere.

 

thanks again, dave

[VTS]

You just can't resist it can you?

 

You'll be getting an alaskan mill next to do a few benches.

[swinny]

You just can't resist it can you?

 

You'll be getting an alaskan mill next to do a few benches.

 

lol its good to have hobbies and if it can be sort of combined with work or arisings from work, then why not

 

Bray on

[DN22 Gardening]

ey up shep,

 

just waiting for you to get bored with your alaskan, then i can "borrow" it off you

 

:lol: