Stone Carving Tools For Granite
The principal stone carving tools needed by the sculptor include the point chisel tooth chisel rake the flat straight chisel and a hammer all of varying sizes and weights.
Stone carving tools for granite. Marble limestone sandstone alabaster granite or soapstone are some of the stones that can be shaped by striking them with different sizes of tools. The noise from these tools can lead to hearing loss if you do not protect yourself. We generally recommend using flat blade chisels instead of tooth chisels when carving in hard stone. For 130 years trow holden has worked with talented stonemasons sculptors restoration professionals and other stone enthusiasts to manufacture world class stone working tools.
We offer a good selection of stone carving tools in all shapes sizes and grades to get the perfect finish. Although these power tools are not necessary to carve granite they speed up the process. Carving expert stone carving set polishing rotary tools diamond burr accessories for carving engraving stone rocks jewelry glass ceramics dremel rotary tools 4 5 out of 5 stars 646 17 19 17. Granite dust contains silica which can do great damage to your lungs if inhaled.
The hand point chisel is used as a finishing tool in stone carving creating detail where the larger tool can t access. The mini grinder with a 4 1 2 blade is an extremely useful tool for stone carving. All are forged from high carbon steel and tempered for strength. On the softer stones inexpensive carbide masonry cutting and grinding discs can be used.
Diamond blades are required for the harder stones like granite but can also be used on the softer stones. Our stone carving range includes both tungsten carbide burrs and diamond burrs for carving stone. Such as a hammer. Carving expert stone carving set polishing rotary tools diamond burr accessories for carving engraving stone rocks jewelry glass ceramics dremel rotary tools 4 5 out of 5 stars 645 17 98 17.
It is also used for removing drill marks and high spots on granite slabs. While granite is a hard stone it doesn t bruise allowing for more aggressive carving techniques. Stone tarving tools are made of a piece of carbon temper steel created in a special way so it can brake through a smooth or rough stone surfaces. Wear ear plugs if you will be using pneumatic tools such as a hammer or chisel.