Italian Stone Carving Tools For Sale

Italian Stone Carving Tools for Sale.

Are you looking for Italian Stone Carving Tools at competitive prices ? If so, I offer a range of tools for stone carving, letter carving, relief carving and sculpture in stone and marble.

Basic Stone Carving Tool Set

This set has nine items which includes one hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hard steel chisels (8, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll at £200

Stone Letter Carving Set

This set has four items which includes one hammer (light 400 gm), one euro carbide chisel (6mm), one diamond sharpener and one tool roll at £105

Basic Stone and Marble Carving Tool Set

This set includes one hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hard steel chisels (8, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll plus marble tools which include two carbide chisels (6 and 10mm) and one carbide pointer at £265

Basic Stone and Letter Carving Tool Set

This set includes one hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hard steel chisels (8, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll plus Letter Carving tools which includes one hammer (light 400 gms), one carbide euro chisel (6mm) at £290

Basic Marble Set of Three Tools

Perfect for working with marble with two carbide chisels of 6 and 10 mm and one carbide pointer at £80

If you would like to purchase stone, marble or letter carving tools or discuss your requirements, please contact me at www.simonburnscox.co.uk and I will be happy to help. There is no online shop and payment is required in advance and postage is at additional cost.

The hammer, chisel, mallet and axe are used for hitting stone, and known as percussion tools. They were the earliest stone carving implements used in many countries around the world and they are still used today.

The rasp, scraper and drill, however, are called abrasive tools and were used as an early technique to work the surface of the stone after preparation with the percussion tools.  Stone carving tools vary from countries and regions and it depends on what type of stone is being used, what effect the carver is trying to achieve and his particular training.

In Italy and Greece, the tooth chisel is a popular tool for marble carving but you will not find this in Asia, as countries like India and Parkistan are more likely to use granite, and sandstone. However, the Italian marble carver and the Indian granite carver use the same basic range of tools as their ancestors did which means that toolmarks on a sculpture of any age can be identified.PERCUSSION TOOLS 

Hammers

Metal hammers are popular in Italy and are made from soft untempered iron. In the USA, however, the hammer is round headed and is made from steel giving a sharper blow whereas in the UK and France, the wooden mallet is used.

Bush hammers are used on stones that do not need polishing and are often used to finish a surface but in general are not used for marble carving.

The axe is used in quarries for cutting out stone blocks but they are also used for carving in Italy.CHISELS

In Italy and Greece, the tooth or point chisel has always been popular as there is a long history of marble carving. This is the oldest type of chisel which is used to rough out the stone. It has a sharp tip and is used at an angle when working with marble. However, when it is used for granite, the point chisel is blunt and is used vertically. If you are using softer limestones, the point chisel is called a punch.

The flat chisel is used for smoothing the surface of the stone and comes in different widths. It is sharp and squared and is used for shaping, detailed work such as letter carving and smoothing surfaces.

The roundel chisel is similar to the flat chisel but the cutting edge is curved so is known as the round-headed or bullnose chisel. This is often used for marble and softer stones but not granite. It is used for rough and smooth delicate work such as curves or hollows.

The channeling tool or fishtail chisel is used to carve a channel into the stone and was used in the Roman era to carve deep groves.Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carved based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. He creates interior and exterior garden sculptures, and also makes Gravestones, Headstones and Memorials and offers all types of stone letter carving for home and business. He also teaches sculpture, stone letter carving and relief carving to groups and individuals throughout the year. He supplies Italian Stone Carving tools at competitive prices and sells stone and marble from the Uk and Italy. For further information, please visit his website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/

Looking for something to do in this lockdown ? Why not try Stone Carving ?

Simon Burns-Cox supplies a wide range of Italian Stone Carving and Letter Carving tools at competitive prices and also has a selection of stone, marble and alabaster from Italy and the UK for sale.

Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland which is an international centre for Sculptors. Simon teaches sculpture, stone letter carving and relief carving to groups and individuals throughout the year. For further information about these courses and how to buy stone carving tools and materials, please visit his website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/

ITALIAN STONE CARVING AND LETTER CARVING TOOLS AVAILABLE

Basic Stone Carving Tool Set:  This set has nine items which includes one hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hard steel chisels (8, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll at £165

Stone Letter Carving Set: This set has four items which includes one hammer (light 400 gms), one euro carbide chisel (6mm), one diamond sharpener and one tool roll at £90

Basic Stone and Marble Carving Tool Set: This set includes one hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hard steel chisels (8, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll plus marble tools which include two carbide chisels (6 and 10mm) and one carbide pointer at £210

Basic Stone and Letter Carving Tool Set: This set includes one hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hard steel chisels (8, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll plus Letter Carving tools which includes one hammer (light 400 gms), one carbide euro chisel (6mm) at £230

Basic Marble Set of Three Tools: Perfect for working with marble with two carbide chisels of 6 and 10 mm and one carbide pointer at £65

If you would like to purchase some stone carving tools or materials stone, marble or discuss your requirements, please contact Simon through his website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/ or email him at [email protected] and he will be happy to help.

Payment is required in advance and postage is at additional cost.

Gift vouchers are available for courses and/or tools and are valid for 12 months at https://www.simonburnscox.co.uk/order-your-gift-voucher/

WHAT TOOLS DOES A STONE CARVER NEED ?

There are a variety of essential tools and items that any Stone Carver will need in order to take them through the process of carving stone. These will include the following:

Stone Punches and Points: These tools help you mark a piece out and are used to cut and remove most of the stone.

Claws and Chisels:  These tools are used to refine the shape and add detail using a rasp or riffler which can be smoothed with a rubbing block before polishing.

Hardened Steel Chisel: This type of chisel is used for soft or medium stone such as Alabaster and Limestone.

Carbide Tipped Tool: The carbide is used for tough stone such as marble.

Lettering Chisels: These chisels are used for more delicate work such as lettering.

Diamond Whetstone: The whetstone is used to sharpen the chisels using water or oil. Preferable use water. It is essential to keep the chisels sharp otherwise it will be very difficult to carve the stone.

Bench Grinder: The bench grinder is used to sharpen chisels.

Mallets and Hammers: These mallets and hammers are used with the chisels. A dummy mallet can be either made from metal or wood and weighs about 700gms.

Pencil:  Sharp 6h lead pencil for limestone and marble, and a water soluble white pencil for slate.

Sharpener or Knife: It is essential to have a sharp pencil so use a sharpener or preferable a knife which will give you a good point. You can then sand it to sharpener it further.

Ruler:  The ruler is used to draw the top and bottom lines for any letter carving work.

Rubber: When you draw the letters or inscription onto the stone, you will find you will need a good quality rubber to make adjustments.

Safety Glasses: It is essential to wear to safety glasses when working with stone to protect your eyes. It is also a good idea to wear protective gloves.

If you are looking for Stone Carving Tools or Alabaster or Marble to keep you occupied in these strange times, please contact Simon Burns-Cox who has these items for sale.

Simon Burns-Cox is a a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Scotland. He supplies Stone, Alabaster, Marble and Stone and Marble Carving Tools and equipment from Italy and the UK at competitive prices which include the following:

Basic Stone Carving Tool Set: This set has nine items which includes a hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hardened steel chisels (6, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll at £150

Letter Carving Set: This set has four items which includes a hammer (light 400 gms), one euro carbide chisel (6mm), one diamond sharpener and one tool roll at £75

Basic Stone and Marble Carving Tool Set: This set includes a hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hardened steel chisels (6, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll plus marble tools which include two carbide chisels (6 and 10mm) and one carbide pointer at £200

Basic Stone and Letter Carving Tool Set: This set includes a hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hardend steel chisels (6, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll plus Letter Carving tools which includes a hammer (light 400 gms), one carbide euro chisel (6mm), one diamond sharpener and one tool roll at £200

Postage and Packing are at additional cost.

If you would like to purchase stone or marble carving tools or alabaster or marble and would like to discuss your requirements, please contact Simon Burns-Cox at www.simonburnscox.co.uk or email him at [email protected] and he will be happy to help.What tools does a Stone Carver need ? There are a variety of essential tools and items that any Stone Carver will need in order to take them through the process of carving stone. These will include the following:

Stone Punches and Points: These tools help you mark a piece out and are used to cut and remove most of the stone.

Claws and Chisels:  These tools are used to refine the shape and add detail using a rasp or riffler which can be smoothed with a rubbing block before polishing.

Hardened Steel Chisel: This type of chisel is used for soft or medium stone such as Alabaster and Limestone.

Carbide Tipped Tool: The carbide is used for tough stone such as marble.

Lettering Chisels: These chisels are used for more delicate work such as lettering.

Diamond Whetstone: The whetstone is used to sharpen the chisels using water or oil. Preferable use water. It is essential to keep the chisels sharp otherwise it will be very difficult to carve the stone.

Bench Grinder: The bench grinder is used to sharpen chisels.

Mallets and Hammers: These mallets and hammers are used with the chisels. A dummy mallet can be either made from metal or wood and weighs about 700gms.

Pencil:  Sharp 6h lead pencil for limestone and marble, and a water soluble white pencil for slate.

Sharpener or Knife: It is essential to have a sharp pencil so use a sharpener or preferable a knife which will give you a good point. You can then sand it to sharpener it further.

Ruler:  The ruler is used to draw the top and bottom lines for any letter carving work.

Rubber: When you draw the letters or inscription onto the stone, you will find you will need a good quality rubber to make adjustments.

Safety Glasses: It is essential to wear to safety glasses when working with stone to protect your eyes. It is also a good idea to wear protective gloves.

What tools does a Stone Carver need ? There are a variety of essential tools and items that any Stone Carver will need in order to take them through the process of carving stone. These will include the following:

Stone Punches and Points: These tools help you mark a piece out and are used to cut and remove most of the stone.

Claws and Chisels:  These tools are used to refine the shape and add detail using a rasp or riffler which can be smoothed with a rubbing block before polishing.

Hardened Steel Chisel: This type of chisel is used for soft or medium stone such as Alabaster and Limestone.

Carbide Tipped Tool: The carbide is used for tough stone such as marble.

Lettering Chisels: These chisels are used for more delicate work such as lettering.

Diamond Whetstone: The whetstone is used to sharpen the chisels using water or oil. Preferable use water. It is essential to keep the chisels sharp otherwise it will be very difficult to carve the stone.

Bench Grinder: The bench grinder is used to sharpen chisels.

Mallets and Hammers: These mallets and hammers are used with the chisels. A dummy mallet can be either made from metal or wood and weighs about 700gms.

Pencil:  Sharp 6h lead pencil for limestone and marble, and a water soluble white pencil for slate.

Sharpener or Knife: It is essential to have a sharp pencil so use a sharpener or preferable a knife which will give you a good point. You can then sand it to sharpener it further.

Ruler:  The ruler is used to draw the top and bottom lines for any letter carving work.

Rubber: When you draw the letters or inscription onto the stone, you will find you will need a good quality rubber to make adjustments.

Safety Glasses: It is essential to wear to safety glasses when working with stone to protect your eyes. It is also a good idea to wear protective gloves.Simon Burns-Cox is a a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Scotland. He supplies Stone, Marble and Stone and Marble Carving Tools and equipment from Italy and the UK at competitive prices which include the following:

Basic Stone Carving Tool Set: This set has nine items which includes a hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hardened steel chisels (6, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll at £150

Letter Carving Set: This set has four items which includes a hammer (light 400 gms), one euro carbide chisel (6mm), one diamond sharpener and one tool roll at £75

Basic Stone and Marble Carving Tool Set: This set includes a hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hardened steel chisels (6, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll plus marble tools which include two carbide chisels (6 and 10mm) and one carbide pointer at £200

Basic Stone and Letter Carving Tool Set: This set includes a hammer (middle 700 gm), one pointer, one claw, three hardend steel chisels (6, 13 and 19 cm), one rasp, one diamond sharpener and a tool roll plus Letter Carving tools which includes a hammer (light 400 gms), one carbide euro chisel (6mm), one diamond sharpener and one tool roll at £200

If you would like to purchase stone, marble or stone or marble carving tools or discuss your requirements, please contact Simon at www.simonburnscox.co.uk or email him at [email protected] and he will be happy to help.

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