User Tools

Site Tools


wood:chiselscarving

Carving chisels
atm_carvingchisels.jpg

  • Type: Hand tool
  • Manufacturer: Dictum
  • Model: Assorted, see list.
  • Location: To be decided, ask board member.
  • Instruction required: Videos

Carving chisels

The purpose of the tools listed here are for carving patterns into wood and other soft materials. For the time being, do not use a mallet and only use hand force.

Carving chisels differ from the carpentry chisels as being double beveled, or rounded in nature allowing for intricate cuts.

Do not use these tools for mass removal of material.

ATM provides the following tools (2024)

How to use

  1. Before Use:
    • Watch the instructional videos below on posture and carving methods.
    • Ensure that the tool is sharp before use.
  2. During Use:
    • Do not use a mallet! Use fingers and bodyweight to apply the force required.
    • Strop tool if dulled during carving.
    • Only use the tool for solid wood.
  3. After Use:
    • Remove any wood debris from the tools
    • Apply a light coat of plane-wax from the plane drawer to prevent rust
    • Store in the appropriate location

Video guides and beginner projects

If you've never carved before, here are some recommended instructional videos to start off with.

Maintenance

  1. Regular Maintenance:
    • Apply plane-wax to prevent rust after use.
  2. Troubleshooting:
    • If the chisel appears to be dull, try to strop the tool to reset the edge
    • If this does not work, contact atm@atm.nu to get it sharpened and leave it in the office.
    • Do not attempt to sharpen yourself!

Do not sharpen the tools!

  1. Boardmember maintenance:
    • The chisels are free hand sharpened on the Tormak (?)
wood/chiselscarving.txt · Last modified: 2024/11/05 01:19 by Hørður Andreasen