Start Your Carving Journey
New To Carving? No problem...
We've put together the perfect bundles for beginners
Everything you need to get started
Why do beginners and experts choose Schaaf Tools to empower their carving experience...
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Why Schaaf Tools?
Trusted By Carvers
Schaaf Tools are used and loved by experienced carvers and beginners around the world.
Our reputation has been built around our high quality tools and supportive customer service since 2017.
Sharper For Longer
Every tool is hand crafted from alloy chromium-vanadium steel and hardened to Rockwell C60.
This means your tools will keep a sharper edge for longer than other tools out there.
Learn With Us
Sometimes getting started with a new hobby can be intimidating.
We provide free tutorial videos and eBooks on everything from beginner projects to relief carving and sharpening basics.
"I started carving wood in 2007.
A friend introduced me to carving. I ran a chisel through some cedar and just got very interested in woodcarving. I have carved on and off since then but the last few years have increased my carving and my interest has grown.
I enjoy everything about carving.
I love the learning, the planning of a project, and seeing that project finished. I love the carving community, friendships, and new people to meet.
Woodcarving has been a gift to my life.
I can’t draw or paint a picture, but I love carving one."
Nate Elarton
Woodcarver & Schaaf Tools Customer
Beginners Start Here
Bundle 1 - What Do I Need to Get Started?
(1) Sharp tools
(2) Something to keep them sharp
Our most basic bundle comes with just that - the Professionally Sharpened 12pc Foundation Set and a Strop to maintain a razor sharp edge as you work on your first project. Beginners will be able to jump right in and begin carving.
Bundle 2 - Our Most Popular Bundle
(3) Add a carving mallet to your collection
Most carvers get a lot of use out of their carvers mallet. So while it's not a necessity to get started, you probably will want one. This is our most popular bundle for beginners. It comes with the Professionally Sharpened 12pc Foundation Set, the Strop, and a handy 12oz Carving Mallet. If you're just getting started, we recommend this bundle.
Bundle 3 - What Tools Can Wait Until Later?
(4) Diamond Sharpening Stone (or other method for re-sharpening your tools)
(5) different gouge profiles
Eventually you will have to sharpen your tools, even if you get our Premium Pre-Sharpened Sets. It's a good idea to learn how to sharpen by hand before you move on to a mechanical technique, like a belt grinder. That's where our Double Sided Diamond Sharpening System comes into play.
If you don't want to wait, Bundle 3 has what you need to start caving, and continue carving for years to come.
There will also be a point, if you continue to carve, when you start working on more complicated projects. Fishtail gouges, for example, may one day come in handy. Schaaf Tools has you covered when that time comes with two complimentary carving sets and 11 additional shapes and sizes. See our collection of carving sets for more...
The Ultimate Bundles to Get Started
"My son, Aiden turned 4 years old in August and out grew his Winnie the Pooh themed bedroom, so we went the superhero route.
I carved him Avengers comic signs out of wood. Needless to say, it snowballed from there. That's basically how I got started.
I'm very new to all of this and I'm learning every day. Carving started as a hobby but is slowly evolving into something more.
This has become a passion project for me and is continuing to slowly grow into a business I can call my own."
Jason Taveras
Hobbyist & Schaaf Tools Customer
"You won't hear of a wood carving story similar to this one...
I decided to make a totem pole from a large cedar tree that was uprooted by a storm. I cut out a 12 ft section, enough to make a substantial totem pole, and did 3 things:
1. I enlisted four of my grandchildren, all under 10 years old in the project.
2. I sent for Schaaf Tools top of the line carving tools.
3. I ordered a book, entitled, How to Carve Your Own Totem Pole.
What could go wrong?
My grandchildren have really enjoyed this project and we are making great progress. We followed traditional concepts used by Native American carvers.
The top figure is a common rendition of a Thunderbird (always the top figure). My granddaughter found the design for the second figure, an Owl, from the famous totem pole, which has stood in Pioneer Square, Seattle, for 80 years. And the last figure follows the common rendition of a Bear, protruding tongue and holding a trout.
This experience has not only allowed me and my grandchildren to be creative together. But it has also given us the togetherness and quality time we all crave. Especially with those who we love dearly.
Thank you to Schaaf Tools for creating this experience for me and my family
John
Grandfather & Amateur Woodcarver
Trusted by over 20,000 customers
Steven Harten
I have been wood carving for many years and I have a collection of several different brands of carving tools.
I purchased this set just to see if I might get lucky and find one quality tool in the entire set. I was very lucky because the entire set is first rate. I had to do some extra fine sharpening but that is to be expected with any new tools. Good quality at a good price!
Over 1400+ positive reviews on
Steven Harten
I have been wood carving for many years and I have a collection of several different brands of carving tools.
I purchased this set just to see if I might get lucky and find one quality tool in the entire set. I was very lucky because the entire set is first rate. I had to do some extra fine sharpening but that is to be expected with any new tools. Good quality at a good price!
Over 1400+ positive reviews on
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