[Woodcarver] Tools

[Daniel Heine]

Hello,

I have owned Marples tools in the past, they were solid and well
constructed, but as they ship from mthe factory they are ground to a shape
but not sharpened. They are also ground to about a 40 degree angle. I order
to make them usable, you need to have the patience, knowledge, and equipment
to re-grind them to the correct angle, then hone them. I sold them and never
even tried. It would have taken days of work on a flat stone, and I have
been tols once this work is completed, the edge does not stay sharp for
long(second hand knowledge).

I would avoid them. I own a set of full size and a set of palm tools from
Stubai, and I cannot say enough positive about them. I love the tools, and
if you can only buy 1-2 at a time, it is well worth the wait.

Having said that, I also own the 11 peice Flexcut travel set. This set comes
with 10 chisels/gouges/veiners/v-tools, and one handle. I rolls up to a
about 3" long and 2" thick. I keep it in my pocket when I am at camp with
our scout troop. Its perfect for that, and the tools are good quality for
hadheld carving.

Good Luck,
Daniel Heine
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> I got my miller falls carving tool set on ebay.  they were from the 50's
in
> near new condition.  I paid 26 bucks for a six piece set and have never
> regreted the purchase.  they hold an edge well.  i believe it  if you say
that they
> are cheaply made now.  a lot of american tools are now being made overseas
and
> are of inferior quality.  so I amend my previous statement to say "a set
of
> older Miller falls carving tools".  It has been my experience that ebay is
good
> place to acquire tools for a better price than most places.  only thing is
> that you must do your research so you know what you're purchasing.
while
> were on the subject of tools, does any one have an opinion on Marples
carving
> tools.  Are they decent quality?  Thanks in advance        Maura
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