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where can i find wood or stone carving tools?

i want to carve a chess set out of stone or wood im kind of leaning toward stone or rock does anyone know where i can buy the tools to do this and also where i can buy the right kind of stone rock or wood to carve with ive looked around but i cant find any specialty stores in my area (Pensacola FL)

The stone will dictate the tool. Carbide tipped tools are a must for hard stone (metamorphic and igneous) like granite. Softer rocks like marble (sedimentary) give you more choices for tools and methods.

http://www.stonesculptorssupplies.com/

http://www.dickblick.com/products/sculpture-house-stone-carving-chisels/?wmcp=google&wmcid=products&wmckw=33037-1100-1951

http://www.montoyasculpture.com/

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