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Wood Carving- What supplies needed for a beginner interested in this hobby? ?

My 11 year old son wants to learn to carve wood… I don’t know what to buy… what kind of knife, what kind of wood, anything else needed?

There are many types of woodcarving. To decide which kind he might be interested in, get catalogs from Woodcraft and Lee Valley Tools. They not only sell tools for carving but also how to books. They also have web sites.

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Freehand Routed Wood Signs Made Simple $19.95 …

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The Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft $15.50 From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive reference details every aspect of woodcarving. All the essentials are covered for beginning woodworkers, such as how to choose appropriate woods; how to set up a wood shop; how to select, use, and sharpen tools; and how to perform fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. General carving…

Carving Faces Workbook: Learn to Carve Facial Expressions and Characteristics with the Legendary Harold Enlow $12.15 Learn to carve faces with Harold Enlow! Harold Enlow, one of America’s foremost caricature carvers shares the woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand-out in this information packed book. Inside, you’ll follow-along as Harold teaches you how to carve faces with life and expression….

Pyrography Workbook: A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning $13.49 Woodworkers interested in woodburning will build their skill level through these three step-by-step projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced burners. They will learn how to prepare wood surfaces before burning, how to transfer a design or pattern, and how to select materials for burning, coloring, and finishing a project. Methods for burning onto wood, leather, paper, bark, and antlers ar…