Trim/finishing sets?

[alex grams]

I am not a woodcarver primarily, but need to get some carving tools for touch-up and detail work (flushing miters on moulding, etc).

Any recommendations for a good set, or should I just buy piecemeal for whatever I need them for?

I have a pfiel chisel set I have been happy with, and with a woodcraft locally I have them available for purchase there. Given my lack of carving background and knowledge, being able to see the tool and determine if i can get the use i need from it is a benefit for me, as opposed to ordering site unseen and hoping it can perform the function I need.

Thanks in advance.

[Staffan Hamala]

I've read that the sets of carving tools that you can buy, are often not very usable. It is better to pick the tools you need, rather than buying a set where half of the tools go unused.

[Daniel Heine]

I would suggest a trip to your local Woodcraft or Rockler store. They have carving tools in stock and you can get a better feel for what you need. Woodcraft carries Pfeil tools(Swiss made), and they are very high quality tools, Rockler carries Two Cherries(Germany) which is also a very high quality tool but very expensive. Another option is to check out the vendor links on carverscompanion.com.

Good Luck,
Dan