[Woodcarver] New Carver Advice

[Mike & Patty Wilcox]

I am very interested in why this is a better deal than the swiss brand?
I am not being smart but really was thinking they are a lot cheaper.
I'm getting close to getting mine & I too will be mostly getting for relief
carving..
Very interested in your thoughts.
Thanks


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Heine" <Daniel.Heine at comcast.net>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 6:43 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] New Carver Advice


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> 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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