[Woodcarver] Tools

[Mike & Patty Wilcox]

That is the only ones I have
I just busted a gouge on a piece of Iron wood
was a bit afraid to get any more
But I have liked them up to that point
yes I am very carful
I have bid alot & bought once lol



>
> I have often seen proces for carving tools on ebay exceed the retail
price.
> Especially for some of the swiss made tools and the Flexcut. I saw one of
> the 11 peice sets sell last fall for $105.00. Last I saw, Rockler had them
> for $79.99. Be careful on ebay. One thing you can often find for carving
> tools on ebay is the "Walnut Hollow" brand 4 pc set of palm tools. These
are
> made by Ramelson, and are of good quality. They usually sell for about
> $10.00.
>
> Daniel Heine
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike & Patty Wilcox" <mllrynaz at millry.net>
> To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 9:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Tools
>
>
> > To make a DONATION to the List using PayPal OR regular mail, click this
> link: http://wwwoodcarver.com/WWWList/WWWList.html
> >
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
> ----
>
>
> I am still looking to get some on e-bay the price on the good ones seems
to
> get as close to what you can get them new for and sometimes I watch them
go
> for more with shipping & handleing.
> I picked up a couple od woodhollow (yes I know what they are LOL)
> I still look but not much comeing through lately.
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
> --
>
>
>   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
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
> --
>
>
>
>   _______________________________________________
>   Woodcarver mailing list
>   Woodcarver at six.pairlist.net
>   http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/woodcarver
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
> ----
>
>
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Woodcarver mailing list
> > Woodcarver at six.pairlist.net
> > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/woodcarver
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Woodcarver mailing list
> Woodcarver at six.pairlist.net
> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/woodcarver
>