Excel Blades Deluxe Woodcarving Chisel Set

56009

Woodcarving chisel set with shaped wooden handles. Ideal for beginners working on small projects.

Used for carving, chiseling, chipping away wood, peeling, whittling, shaping and detailing wood.

Set includes:

• #1 Straight Chisel – Double Beveled
• Curved Chisel
• #2 Skew Chisel
• Curved Gouge
• Straight Gouge
• V-Gouge

Wood handle made from beech wood, polished smooth. Palm tools have a short wooden handle with a smooth round end. These handles are meant to be palmed and offer better control of the tool. These are designed for precision and detail work, where the wood is removed carefully and slowly.

Handle measures approximately 2-1/8” (5.5cm). Shank including the ferrule, measures approximately 3.5” (9cm).

About the chisel and gauges:

Straight Chisel - Double Beveled: Has two beveled surfaces on the cutting edge.

Straight Gouge: 3mm bevel with approximate 25° heel.

V-gouge: As the name suggests, the tip of this chisel is a v-shape; two sharp edges connected at one end to form an angle. Angle measures 60°. Used for carving or parting.

Skew Chisel: Known to be a versatile tool; can be used alone or with a lathe. The name skew chisel refers to the angle of the cutting edge. The longest point is called a toe and the shortest is called a heel. 

Curved Chisel: Used for splitting wood with a clean cut. Cutting edge is curved. Sweep: 10-0.4mm

Curved Gauge: 3mm bevel, sweep: 10-0.4mm, heel is 25-30°

Note – this item is not eligible for returns once opened. Imported.