• A number of tools are available to use for metal carving.carving image by Yury Shirokov from Fotolia.com
  
  Metal carving requires certain tools for certain projects. A number of different tools are available that novice and experienced metal carvers can use, but some basic items are necessary to get started. With some tips and know how, learning about the various metal carving tools on the market is simple and rewarding.
  
  

Dremel Tool

• A Dremel tool is an electric tool with a rotating bit, making it a good product to use for intricate metal carving projects. The Dremel tool typically comes with a number of interchangeable bits, making it a cost effective choice for its versatility. Dremel tools are used to make metal statues, carve out metal patterns, make jewelry or add detail to stain glass window metal rims.
  
  

Turbo Carver

• The turbo carver has a small carving head that moves swiftly, making it ideal for engraving on metal carvings. The turbo carver can etch words and phrases or can create delicate patterns onto projects like metal urns or bowls. This tool is powered by air and is lightweight, making it easy to hold for long periods of time.
  
  

Carving Gouge

• A carving gouge is one of the most basic tools a metal carver uses. Gouges come in a number of bit sizes, from small and pointed to large and blunt, and help in hammering a metal piece into a desired shape. This tool is typically used in making statues, but is used to make metal vases and pieces of wall art.