Zuni Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I need really, really small carving tools for detail work I'm carving on boxes. Does anyone know where I can get perhaps 1.5mm flat, scraper type tools? Thank you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Ask your dentist or dental hygienist if they have any old tools they would like to sell. I love these small tools since many of them are made to work from the right and left. Bison tools also makes wonderful carving tools, but they are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEP Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I sometimes use tiny flathead screwdrivers to clean up small areas when carving. These screwdrivers are designed for repairing computers, therefore you buy them in electronics stores, not hardware stores. They do come as small as 1.5 mm. Mea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuni Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I sometimes use tiny flathead screwdrivers to clean up small areas when carving. These screwdrivers are designed for repairing computers, therefore you buy them in electronics stores, not hardware stores. They do come as small as 1.5 mm. Mea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuni Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Mea, Thank you so much. Until I can get them, may those screwdrivers you use to fix eyeglasses would work! Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuni Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Ask your dentist or dental hygienist if they have any old tools they would like to sell. I love these small tools since many of them are made to work from the right and left. Bison tools also makes wonderful carving tools, but they are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuni Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 What a great idea, Chris! I'm gonna check out Bison tools right now, too. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I bought a small set of carving tools from Harbor Freight for around $5. They resemble dental tools without the expense - work great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I need really, really small carving tools for detail work I'm carving on boxes. Does anyone know where I can get perhaps 1.5mm flat, scraper type tools? Thank you... You can get a small set of screwdrivers that you use in automotive and electrical repair, they are about the same size at the eyeglass repair screwdriver. but more variety in widths of blades. They probably cost between 5 to 10$ for the set we use to find them on the dollar table. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Fields Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I need really, really small carving tools for detail work I'm carving on boxes. Does anyone know where I can get perhaps 1.5mm flat, scraper type tools? Thank you... Dental tools are great. Two thoughts: 1. Dentists and Dental Assistants constantly renew their tools. You may be able to get the discards, which work just fine for clay. 2. They use a large assortment of sizes and slightly differing shapes, so do not discard any offers because the tools look similar at first sight. You'd be surprised how the differences can help. Another source are old -- two generations or more in some cases, so look in second hand shops, etc. -- manicure sets. I have one from the 50's which is perfect for my use. These sets have several items, but my favorite is a plastic (even older were bone) handled cuticle cleaners, with soft pointed, slightly curved and cupped ends. And don't forget quarter inch dowels, which can form good ends with a little bit of carving/sanding. Yes, they do not last long, but are easily shaped, sharpened or even replaced -- and cheap. Enjoy and hope these help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I need really, really small carving tools for detail work I'm carving on boxes. Does anyone know where I can get perhaps 1.5mm flat, scraper type tools? Thank you... I have used small dental type tools for years, and then tried something different because of specific shape needs. I have lately purchased bamboo chopsticks, and carefully carved them to shapes with rounded and beveled edges. I have found I can make the perfect tool for the situation and at the same time they hold up well and are resharpened easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuni Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I need really, really small carving tools for detail work I'm carving on boxes. Does anyone know where I can get perhaps 1.5mm flat, scraper type tools? Thank you... I have used small dental type tools for years, and then tried something different because of specific shape needs. I have lately purchased bamboo chopsticks, and carefully carved them to shapes with rounded and beveled edges. I have found I can make the perfect tool for the situation and at the same time they hold up well and are resharpened easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuni Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Thank you so much for sharing. I'll track down some bamboo chopsticks and give it a whirl - sound like it'll work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisela Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Perhaps some tools on this site can be of use. tiranti I haven't looked there in ages and now I want to buy one of each:D Love some of the tips in this thread. I do a lot of carving on porcelain surfaces and I will def try the bamboo chopsticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Potter Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I've used dental tools for years, and they didn't cost me anything. Go to your dentist (have family members contact their dentists, too) and ask if they have any broken tools they'd be willing to give you. I've found that most dentists have a drawer full of tools that have one end broken off so it's been tossed aside. Even the broken ones can be reshaped on a bench grinder to make a "new" tool. If you hit a bonanza, make sure the generous giver gets a mug or something else where you've actually used one or more of the tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Perhaps some tools on this site can be of use. tiranti I haven't looked there in ages and now I want to buy one of each:D Love some of the tips in this thread. I do a lot of carving on porcelain surfaces and I will def try the bamboo chopsticks. The mark carved in porcelain with a bamboo tool has an almost polished smoothness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisela Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Perhaps some tools on this site can be of use. tiranti I haven't looked there in ages and now I want to buy one of each:D Love some of the tips in this thread. I do a lot of carving on porcelain surfaces and I will def try the bamboo chopsticks. The mark carved in porcelain with a bamboo tool has an almost polished smoothness. Nice, that sounds like a very good result Going to the studio now and will try to pick up some bamboo sticks on the way. Perhaps the thread starter has the same problem as I do? To get the deepest surfaces of the carving smooth. (Not sure I make sense with my limited english) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Perhaps some tools on this site can be of use. tiranti I haven't looked there in ages and now I want to buy one of each:D Love some of the tips in this thread. I do a lot of carving on porcelain surfaces and I will def try the bamboo chopsticks. The mark carved in porcelain with a bamboo tool has an almost polished smoothness. Nice, that sounds like a very good result Going to the studio now and will try to pick up some bamboo sticks on the way. Perhaps the thread starter has the same problem as I do? To get the deepest surfaces of the carving smooth. (Not sure I make sense with my limited english) You're english syntax is fine. Your problem is the little burrs and rough edges that occur when using a sharp tool to carve deep areas in a relief. Am I correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Sculptor Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I need really, really small carving tools for detail work I'm carving on boxes. Does anyone know where I can get perhaps 1.5mm flat, scraper type tools? Thank you... You can get a small set of screwdrivers that you use in automotive and electrical repair, they are about the same size at the eyeglass repair screwdriver. but more variety in widths of blades. They probably cost between 5 to 10$ for the set we use to find them on the dollar table. Denice Where did you look on harbor freight to find these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I did not get them on the website - I went into the store. I wnt there again this weekend ang got a set of dental tools to add to the carving tools - $3.99! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowes Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I need really, really small carving tools for detail work I'm carving on boxes. Does anyone know where I can get perhaps 1.5mm flat, scraper type tools? Thank you... You can get a small set of screwdrivers that you use in automotive and electrical repair, they are about the same size at the eyeglass repair screwdriver. but more variety in widths of blades. They probably cost between 5 to 10$ for the set we use to find them on the dollar table. Denice Where did you look on harbor freight to find these? Try this link: http://www.harborfre...-set-34152.html John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Sculptor Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks! Ordering now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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