I wasn’t expecting a lot for a 12 piece kit costing less than $14.00 but it exceeded my expectations. The kit came with 12 different chisels, each with a tight fitting protective cap and a decent storage case.
They were sharp enough to use right out of the package, but it would not hurt to do a little more sharpening, especially if you are carving hard wood.
I never was a very good whittler, I have a nice sized scar down my thigh from attempting to carve a boat back in middle school. I had read about carving chains and captive balls in a single piece of wood, but my swiss army knife and my skill level never met at a sucessful level.
I think now that I have better tools and more patience, I may get a whittling book and try again.
Today I am going to talk about my solution for equipment organization. I use a tool pack and organize my tools into specific a tool roll for each type of tool
I bought a $50 tool bag with a rubber bottom from Lowe’s and found that I could fit three tool rolls – I keep a roll of screwdrivers, pliers, and wrenches in the bag. I have other rolls for files and chisels that I keep in the truck – along with a much larger roll for auger bits.
Over 70 percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials—straw, cob, and earth—for building homes and other buildings that are inexpensive, and that rely largely on labor rather than expensive and often environmentally-damaging outsourced materials.