Cheap carving tools

[Rob Weatherley]

Hey

I'm trying to find somewhere i can buy a folding saw, carving knife and crook knife cheaply so i can start making my own spoon, kuksa cup etc.Everywhere i look, with them all together always ends up being a bit too expensive for my own funds.

Also does anyone know of any good books which can guide you in woodcraft for making such bushcraft items

Cheers

Rob

 

[Shewie]

You could try Lurch for your tools

http://www.lakelandbushcraft.co.uk/

 

[BushEd]

a maker on here, FGYT, does decent looking spoon knives, i'm waiting for his next batch myself. good luck!

 

[Wayne]

You could try Axminster tools.

 

[MartiniDave]

This guy is pretty good:-

http://www.woodsmithstore.co.uk/shop/

No connection - just a satisfied customer.

Dave

 

[HeltorChasca]

Hi Rob,

I'm in the same boat as you. I've decided to go with a couple of things from Camelot who I've used before. They have free delivery on most items too I think.

http://www.camelotoutdoor.co.uk/

I'm also looking for a decent book on kuksa's, spoons and other proctical things. Any ideas anyone?

Cheers...........hc

 

[mr dazzler]

A very good book is "swedish carving techniques" by Wille Sundqvist
Lots of useful traditional advice on tool selection, methods, how to cut safely etc. Very good on the foundational basics of carving, but not very many pattern examples.
You cant go wrong with Mora carving knives and spoon knives as a good starting point. They are good steel, reasonably priced and do the job

 

[dorkingbushcraft]

i got a folding saw in wicks fot £7 - £8

 

[Stanleythecat]

A very good book is "swedish carving techniques" by Wille Sundqvist
Lots of useful traditional advice on tool selection, methods, how to cut safely etc. Very good on the foundational basics of carving, but not very many pattern examples.


This is cripplingly expensive at the moment if you buy in English, I've been after a copy for ages but it's still around £120!

 

[mr dazzler]

I wanted one for a long while, and eventually scored on ebay, new oldstock first edition, cost me about £70 all in. Couldnt believe my good fortune......

 

[Rob Weatherley]

thanks for all the advice everyone, you've been fantastic help!

 

[bushwacker bob]

I have heard that Wilkinsons sell a folding saw for £2.99.
My local one never has any tho'.