10 Must Have Tools for the Best Montana Pumpkin Carver

You may not be seeing them on front porches and sidewalks as of yet, but you can bet good money that at any given point they will start to pop up.  The spooky season is almost here for Halloween lovers.

It also brings about seeing all the different ways people carve their pumpkins to display for the holiday.  Ever wondered just how some of those incredible creations come about?  It may just be the tools you are or aren't using to carve that are keeping you from a masterpiece.

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10 Must Have Tools for the Best Montana Pumpkin Carver

When it comes time to start carving, there are some essential tools that can make the process a little easier.  Most stores sell kits that include several different ones that work for everyone.  A small scooper, a small saw blade and a pointed tool for marking your pattern.

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Paring knives make wonderful tools for creating precise cuts where needed, and larger kitchen knives can be used for broader openings.  X-Atco knives are also useful for making intricate cuts in the hard rind of the pumpkin.

Stepping Up Your Pumpkin Carving Game with Power Tools

If you want to take your pumpkin carving to another level, power tools can help create wild designs and maybe even cut down on your time spent carving.

There are even pumpkin "gutters" available for your power drill to help clean your pumpkin in record time.  You could even raid the toolbox in the garage for a jigsaw, hole saw or even grab the sawzall for creative cuts.  What other tools have you used to create your pumpkin masterpiece for the holidays?