[Woodcarver] New Carver Advice

[Daniel Heine]

Steve,

You certainly picked the right place to ask this question, and you will
probably get 20 different answers. Here is my 1 1/2 cents worth:

1. Ashley Iles has a reputation of having a softer quality steel which is
harder to keep sharp.
2. Palm tools are great for hand held carving, but striking a full size tool
or a "Euro-sized" tool with a mallet offers a far, far greater level of
control and accuracy.
3. Two Cherries make fine quality tools, but they a quite expensive.
4. I have owned several different brands, and for my money, Stubai tools
offer the very best quality tool for a fair price. Visit
http://www.stubaidirect.com and take a look at the releif carving set. You
get eight tools that will last your life, and probably a couple of
genertions after, a tool roll, and a mallet for $259.95. Best deal on the
market for the new carver.

Finally, the level of service at Stubaidirect can not be exceeded by anyone.

Good Luck & Good Carving,
Daniel Heine


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <stephenhatfield at bellsouth.net>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 5:12 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] First Post


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> Hello all.  This is my first post to this list and I am looking forward to
hearing from everyone out there.  I do have a question.
>
> I am relatively new to carving but not totally new.  I am getting ready to
invest in a basic set of quality carving tools.  My preference will be
relief carving on a smaller scale so I am looking for palm handle tools for
the moment.  I am leaning towards either a Two Cherries basic set or an
Ashley Iles basic set.  Whew........here's my question.
>
> >From an "ease of use" standpoint,  which tools seem to be easier to use?
I have read and heard that Two Cherries has a steeper angled grind than
Ashley Iles and I don't know if it makes a diffence.
>
> Thanks
> Steve Hatfield in the land of the dimpled chad,  Palm Beach County
Florida.
>
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