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Found a dead tree in nature? if you\u2019re into woodworking your first instinct would be to get it to your workshop and make something out of it. Not carving it would be wasting nature’s boon since the tree would soon rot and be wasted otherwise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So utilizing it and carving something out of it is not only preventing waste but also a new experience. However, in comparison to working on treated wood, carving a log requires more work. But on the plus side, whether it is furniture or a utensil, as long as you have the right tools, with a log, you can pretty much make anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why in this article, from hand carving to power carving, we will discuss all the tools you will ever need to carve a log.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hand Tools for Log Carving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carving by hand might seem like a tough job to most people. And it is rightfully so since it requires a lot of hard work, time, and patience. But when you do so, you have complete control of every aspect of the carving process. Using hand tools, master artisans have created works of art from wood unrivaled throughout history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are someone who is a little new to this, then read this step-by-step guide to log carving using hand tools<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that said, many hand tools are deployed to carve by enthusiasts. We will be touching on them and understanding their purpose in detail in this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chisels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The chisel is one of the most important yet basic tools in the arsenal of a woodcarver. It is used for carving wood either by hand or using a mallet. The chisel carves by making cuts on wood and shaving its surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is by far the most important tool you will need when carving a log of any size. Logs are usually too large to cut with a knife and may also be dry which will make the mood denser. There are many different types of chisels but all of them are doing more or less the same thing, just with a different angle,size, and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chisels are quite durable which also makes them a great tool for something such as log carving. Most people usually buy one set and work with them for many years. Though it might lose its edge, it can be sharpened again<\/a> with a stone or grinder. If you keep it maintained, it will last you longer than most other tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some chisels are specialized for cutting mortises<\/a>. These are called flat head chisels and are mostly used to dig in deep. Meanwhile, for paring, most people used beveled edge chisels. If you are planning on buying a new set of chisels to carve a log, this set by Stanley<\/a> is a great choice for anyone, however, any existing set of chisels you already own will do just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn more about how to properly use a chisel in the video below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Efxgvo36FiY&t=806s<\/a>