@@TheStoneRanger Personally, I would never think of carving stone with a wood chisel. You've just opened up a whole new way of looking at this process. Do you think it is possible to do the same with a hammer drill? A hammer drill is something every man has in his toolbox. I searched on UA-cam and there is no such video. Do you think it's worth a try? If you did this, you would definitely be the first person to succeed on UA-cam.
@@StanOwden Hi Stan. Using the right stone, you can really use a wood chisel to great effect, like on the cement mixer I did in a previous video. Thank you for the comment on that video. Regarding the hammer drill, you can use a hammer drill to move material on a carving, but the detailed parts are difficult as you don’t have speed control. However, I do use nematic chisels with speed controls from time to time, as you will see in the odd video, mainly to move stone in making birdbaths. But it can be used on lettering.
Your instruction and video was very concise and informative…makes me want to give it a go. Live on a river and our rocks are not soft. But buying one from a garden center is a brilliant idea. Thank you for sharing
Brilliant . Im a well retired roof slater. A few years ago, i decided quite randomly , im gonna carve a slate. Well, i cant stop. Ive sold loads, i just love doin it. Ive never tried stone, but i am having a go later today. Thanks for posting.
Hi Phil, thank you for watching. It's great you are going to have a go. I would love to see how things turn out. You might find this video interesting, using old roofing slates to make a house sign TURNING ROOFING SLATES IN A CARVED HOUSE SIGN, CARVING ROOFING SLATES, MAKING A SLATE HOUSE NUMBER ua-cam.com/video/LJDK8FH87K0/v-deo.html
The rock is quite soft since the wood chisel was able to cut out two figures. You have to be careful when doing this because it can cause splinters. It was nice to see your work. Congratulations and best regards 👋💖😀.
Thanks for the video, you make it look so achievable. Definitely giving me ideas, there are some good size stones in my garden. Any tips on identifying the stones?
Very much enjoyed your video. I've never tried stone carving, but I'm surrounded by sandstone here on the other side of the pond, so I think I will give it a try. What would you recommend using on Granite type rock? Thanks again, enjoy your coffee, think I'll join you. : )
Always enjoy a good coffee, thank you. I hope you enjoyed yours. I would use a tungsten-tipped chisel for all my stone carving, whether it's sandstone, limestone, or granite. Just be careful with the granite as it can easily damage the chisels. I would recommend starting with sandstone to get to know your chisels and hammer before working on granite. I hope this helps.
@@TheStoneRanger Thank-you sir, appreciate the advise. Yes I am working with some sandstone, although I do have a few pieces of granite laying around. I was quite surprised how tough sandstone can be when I went to chip off some of the rough edges. But I'm only using hardened steel chisels at the moment. Will have to purchase some tungsten-tipped and try that out. Your video's are very helpful, plus it gives me an excuse for another coffee break, ha, ha.
I live near a beautiful river, and I was thinking I may go find me a nice rock from the riverside to try what you show in this tutorial. Do you think that would work? Are there stones that work better than others?
It’s great you are going to give it a go, I would love to see how you get on. I have carved some river bed stones for a customers before and some slate from a Welsh river both carved well. I would say with the stone that the flatter stone seemed better than the pebbles. There are a lots of pebbles out there that are very hard to carve without the right chisels. Good luck 👍
You are not wrong, it is definitely scratched. I jokingly said to a friend that Samsung should use my video as promotion for how robust their watches are, because I have definitely put it through some rough use.
are there types of stones that are harder than other? In my country we do not have slate, all we have is limestone. Does that work? I tried once with a screwdriver but i couldnt seem to dig deep into the stone. i was only able to chip away less than 1mm off the surface and ended up going outside the number's marking
Hi, thank you for watching. We have all different types of stone here in the UK. Slate, sandstone, gritstone, and others. But like you, we have limestone and it can be very hard to carve. If you can get your hands on some Portland limestone, that is easier to carve. Alternatively, you can try getting some of your local limestone, but make sure it's very fresh from the quarry before it oxidizes. I hope this helps!
Hi, I am entirely self-taught, just getting in there and having a go and not being scared to make a mistake. The one ace I have up my sleeve is I am dyslexic, and this really helps with visualising a finished project. And in turn that helps me map out in my brain how I go about getting to completion.
Hi Patrick, without seeing the carving, it’s hard to diagnose the problem entirely. The best place to start would be the size of the chisel's, sharpness and the angle you are holding them. I hope this helps, but please feel free to send me some photos, and I will see if there is anything more I can see. Matty ⚒️⚒️
@TheStoneRanger awesome thank you I been watching alot of your videos it's the sharpness I been using cold chisels they have a very blunt tip I didn't know they had to be sharp😅 I sharpened them like i seen yours and problem gone I love your videos thank you and keep up the great work
I use Tungsten tipped, I have found them really good over the years. The size & style would depend on the project you are going to carve, for lettering I use 4mm, 6mm & 8mm as a standard tweaking to the project I am working on. I hope this helps, if you need anything just ask Matty @ GreenStone&Ivy
A screwdriver won't hold its strength long to carve much stone, and will be ruined in the process as well. With a steel screwdriver, a bit of stone carving could be done just for a couple numbers or letters. It may hold up for a few projects. One with a plastic handle would bust up if hammered against much or with enough impact. They typically weren't made or intended to be used as a stone chisel.
My God man, the way you got that all done with a hodgepodge of different tools not really meant for each other and cardboard, I'm guessing you could probably discover DNA using a microscope made from a coconut, a tube of glue, a screwdriver, file and toast
I wouldn't have thought a wood chisel would stand up to that. Excellent video. Very informative and entertaining. Thank you from Pennsylvania, USA.
Thank you for watching 👍
AWESOME. Can't stop watching . Stone and wood carving are both addictive to watch and carve as well. Thank you.
Hi Michael, thank you for watching. I love the fact you find them engaging. There will be new videos coming soon. Keep an eye out 👍
Really satisfying watch. Excellent tutorial. You made it look easy. This is on my ever growing to do list. Thanks 👍
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wonderfully done. I would never be that mean to a wood chisel but i appreciate your creativity. Great job.
😂😂😂😂 Lucky it was a very cheap and nasty chisel, but I know what you mean.
I love your explanation skills. Thank you.
Hi, you are more than welcome. It's always nice to know the channel has helped out. 👍
@@TheStoneRanger Personally, I would never think of carving stone with a wood chisel. You've just opened up a whole new way of looking at this process. Do you think it is possible to do the same with a hammer drill? A hammer drill is something every man has in his toolbox. I searched on UA-cam and there is no such video. Do you think it's worth a try? If you did this, you would definitely be the first person to succeed on UA-cam.
@@StanOwden Hi Stan. Using the right stone, you can really use a wood chisel to great effect, like on the cement mixer I did in a previous video. Thank you for the comment on that video.
Regarding the hammer drill, you can use a hammer drill to move material on a carving, but the detailed parts are difficult as you don’t have speed control. However, I do use nematic chisels with speed controls from time to time, as you will see in the odd video, mainly to move stone in making birdbaths. But it can be used on lettering.
I just learned how to forge basic stuff, and I would like to learn basic stone carving as well.
Now, this is the best video to start with. Thank you!
Thank you. I hope you find some bits useful.
Your instruction and video was very concise and informative…makes me want to give it a go. Live on a river and our rocks are not soft. But buying one from a garden center is a brilliant idea. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching. I hope if you haven’t already, when you do give it a go, it works out great. I would love to see a picture.
Good idea using things you have around the house. Fantastic explanation on the how to's. Thank for the great video!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ⚒️⚒️
This is such an awesome channel. Comment for the algorithm.
Hi, groovy3934. Really glad you are enjoying it.
What a GREAT video!! Super incentive to get started with very basic tools. FANTASTIC!! Many thanks from the woods of Maine, USA
Thank you for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Stay tuned for more coming soon!
Great instruction of carving stone so thank you
Thank you for watching 👍
Brilliant . Im a well retired roof slater. A few years ago, i decided quite randomly , im gonna carve a slate. Well, i cant stop. Ive sold loads, i just love doin it. Ive never tried stone, but i am having a go later today. Thanks for posting.
Hi Phil, thank you for watching. It's great you are going to have a go. I would love to see how things turn out.
You might find this video interesting, using old roofing slates to make a house sign
TURNING ROOFING SLATES IN A CARVED HOUSE SIGN, CARVING ROOFING SLATES, MAKING A SLATE HOUSE NUMBER
ua-cam.com/video/LJDK8FH87K0/v-deo.html
I’m gonna definitely make one of these for my house😌👍🏻✨
I’d love to see it when you’re finished! If you need anything, just reach out. ⚒️⚒️
So inspiring, and using found tools around the workshop.
Thank you brother 👍👍
Brilliant! Watching from Saudi Arabia
Hello from the Peak District, England 👋👋👋👋
The rock is quite soft since the wood chisel was able to cut out two figures. You have to be careful when doing this because it can cause splinters.
It was nice to see your work.
Congratulations and best regards 👋💖😀.
Hi, yes, it’s nice soft stone. One of the main reasons for picking the stone, good advice on the splinters.
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us .
👍👍 really appreciate that. Had a quick look at your channel great work very impressive
Thank you for looking at my carvings , it means a great deal coming from you . 😀
Thank you fantastic video. I have to get practicing now I’ve never done this before. I’ll first try making a chip!! Haha!!
Thank you👍 I would love to see how you get on, and if you need any help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
Matty
Can't wait to have a go myself
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Thank you very much for sharing. I have tools, now just need to find some stone for starting.
Hi Cliffordduhh, Thank you for watching, it’s great you have some tools. If you live close to Derbyshire I would happily donate some sto
Great work my friend 👏 👍 🙌
Thank you 🙏
Very helpful!
I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Wow I'm gonna have a go myself
Brilliant, I would love to see how you get on.
love it nice job wonderful tips
Thanks buddy 👍
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Good stuff lad .😊
Thank you 🙏
Great video thanks. I wonder if that could be done with a power tool like a dremel?
Thank you. Yes, it can be done with a Dremel, but it is a completely different look and another skill.
Great vid
Thank you 🙏
al orr in Brighouse West Yorkshire sell some very good lettering and carving chisels
Thank you, I will have a look at them
Thanks for the video, you make it look so achievable. Definitely giving me ideas, there are some good size stones in my garden. Any tips on identifying the stones?
Thank you for watching. If you want to send me some pictures of the stones in your garden, I can try to identify them with you.
excellent
Thank you 👍
Great little channel, I’m going to buy a set and try do my own. I think there’s some old sandstone in the woods i can use
👍👍👍. Thank you for watching. If there is any way I can help you along your journey carving stone, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
Very much enjoyed your video. I've never tried stone carving, but I'm surrounded by sandstone here on the other side of the pond, so I think I will give it a try. What would you recommend using on Granite type rock? Thanks again, enjoy your coffee, think I'll join you. : )
Always enjoy a good coffee, thank you. I hope you enjoyed yours.
I would use a tungsten-tipped chisel for all my stone carving, whether it's sandstone, limestone, or granite. Just be careful with the granite as it can easily damage the chisels. I would recommend starting with sandstone to get to know your chisels and hammer before working on granite. I hope this helps.
@@TheStoneRanger Thank-you sir, appreciate the advise. Yes I am working with some sandstone, although I do have a few pieces of granite laying around. I was quite surprised how tough sandstone can be when I went to chip off some of the rough edges. But I'm only using hardened steel chisels at the moment. Will have to purchase some tungsten-tipped and try that out. Your video's are very helpful, plus it gives me an excuse for another coffee break, ha, ha.
Helpful video - thank you! But how was the rice?? 😂
Thank you, yes the rice was great; I actually had it for lunch ouch that day 🤣🤣
Do you still want to see our first projects? If so where I can I send a picture?
Hi, most definitely send it in to thestoneranger08@gmail.com. I will be carving tonight live at 7 pm. UK time and normal show people's carvings then.
I live near a beautiful river, and I was thinking I may go find me a nice rock from the riverside to try what you show in this tutorial. Do you think that would work? Are there stones that work better than others?
It’s great you are going to give it a go, I would love to see how you get on. I have carved some river bed stones for a customers before and some slate from a Welsh river both carved well. I would say with the stone that the flatter stone seemed better than the pebbles. There are a lots of pebbles out there that are very hard to carve without the right chisels. Good luck 👍
@@TheStoneRanger I'll be on the hunt then! I'll be sure to send you a pic if I manage to make something that doesn't hurt the eyes too badly! 😂
I’m going to try it too! I have an Alaskan river full of various stones, much of which is marble. Hope that carves well.
Man, that watch must scratched to hell.
You are not wrong, it is definitely scratched. I jokingly said to a friend that Samsung should use my video as promotion for how robust their watches are, because I have definitely put it through some rough use.
Fortunately, my house number is "1"
That is very fortunate 👍👍
are there types of stones that are harder than other?
In my country we do not have slate, all we have is limestone. Does that work?
I tried once with a screwdriver but i couldnt seem to dig deep into the stone. i was only able to chip away less than 1mm off the surface and ended up going outside the number's marking
Hi, thank you for watching. We have all different types of stone here in the UK. Slate, sandstone, gritstone, and others. But like you, we have limestone and it can be very hard to carve. If you can get your hands on some Portland limestone, that is easier to carve. Alternatively, you can try getting some of your local limestone, but make sure it's very fresh from the quarry before it oxidizes. I hope this helps!
Do you do any one to one training on site ?
Sorry not at the moment unfortunately 😔
may I ask where you learned this
Hi, I am entirely self-taught, just getting in there and having a go and not being scared to make a mistake. The one ace I have up my sleeve is I am dyslexic, and this really helps with visualising a finished project. And in turn that helps me map out in my brain how I go about getting to completion.
Hey brother what kind of stone is that
Hey 👋, This is Derbyshire walling stone. It’s a type of Gritstone from a quarry called Bretton Moor.
My edging comes out bad it keeps chip off when I chisel. Any ideas would help
Hi Patrick, without seeing the carving, it’s hard to diagnose the problem entirely. The best place to start would be the size of the chisel's, sharpness and the angle you are holding them. I hope this helps, but please feel free to send me some photos, and I will see if there is anything more I can see. Matty ⚒️⚒️
@TheStoneRanger awesome thank you I been watching alot of your videos it's the sharpness I been using cold chisels they have a very blunt tip I didn't know they had to be sharp😅 I sharpened them like i seen yours and problem gone I love your videos thank you and keep up the great work
What are the best chisels to buy?
I use Tungsten tipped, I have found them really good over the years. The size & style would depend on the project you are going to carve, for lettering I use 4mm, 6mm & 8mm as a standard tweaking to the project I am working on. I hope this helps, if you need anything just ask
Matty @ GreenStone&Ivy
Do you think you can carve a house number with an old screwdriver??
Challenge excepted ⚒️⚒️
A screwdriver won't hold its strength long to carve much stone, and will be ruined in the process as well. With a steel screwdriver, a bit of stone carving could be done just for a couple numbers or letters. It may hold up for a few projects.
One with a plastic handle would bust up if hammered against much or with enough impact. They typically weren't made or intended to be used as a stone chisel.
Nice lettering. Takes some skill to cut letters with tools that aren't designed for the job.
Thank you much appreciated 👍
My God man, the way you got that all done with a hodgepodge of different tools not really meant for each other and cardboard, I'm guessing you could probably discover DNA using a microscope made from a coconut, a tube of glue, a screwdriver, file and toast
I love this message; it really made me laugh. Brilliant!