[Woodcarver] Newbie Tools Followup Question

[Woodcraft Shop]

Hi Emily,

As a person who sells tools and knows their value, I totally agree with Vic.

I think you did very well with your E-Bay purchase according to your descriptions.

But with many things on E-Bay .... it's "Buyer Beware" ... make sure of what you're getting.

Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis
The Woodcraft Shop
2724 State St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
800-397-2278
http://www.thewoodcraftshop.com 

-----Original Message-----
From:	Victor Hamburger [SMTP:VHamburg at bellatlantic.net]
Sent:	Thursday, March 11, 2004 11:58 AM
To:	RMAgency at bigfoot.com; [Woodcarver]
Subject:	Re: [Woodcarver] Newbie Tools Followup Question

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RMAgency wrote:
> 
> I found on eBay a set of old carving tools -- 13 gouges and chisels, five
> files, two wooden mallets --
> 
> Some of the tools are marked "Henry Taylor - Sheffield" with an acorn logo.

	Excellent stuff from England, these tools will outlive you if you treat them
well.

> Some have the word "Germany" stamped in the metal and a logo that looks like
> two figures standing arm-in-arm. The figure (if that's what it is) on the
> left has his arm down, the one on the right has his arm up.

	Sounds like the Henckel brand of cutlery.  Makes some sense as Henckel is
German but I was not aware they made carving tools, perhaps not for export or
they got out of the business long time ago. If they are, they will be very good.

> Some are marked "Sculpture Associates - Spain" and some "Sculpture Associates
> - Germany." 
> reference to a New York City scupltor's supply store, closed many years ago.
> Could these have been manufactured for that store?
	Yes, they were.  was in the store once or twice, and have several favorite
chisels from them in my collection.  Again, an excellent quality tool from my
viewpoint.

> Other tools in the set have octagonal handles with the words "Swiss Made"
	Pheil tools, carried exclusively by Woodcraft Supply here in the USA, other
countries have other suppliers, another very good tool.

> 
> Then there are five beautiful little files in all different delicate shapes.
> These are merely stamped "Italy."
	Italy is well known for sculpturers rifflers, files that are shaped to finish
carvings in wood or stone.  Quality can vary, but given the rest of the
collection, you probably have good tools there.

> I paid $81 plus shipping for this set. My total newbie impression is that I
> did okay. 

	Sounds to me like you did VERY well! Old tools that are used and have survived
for a number of years means that someone cared for them because they respected
their tools and had bought good tools to start.  13 tools plus the rifflers and
mallets is a huge bargain, even if you need to add a replacement handle or have
an edge or two professionally reground and sharpened for you.  

	EBay is a hit or miss proposition, but you got a great buy I would guess. 
Congratulations!

	Best wishes,  Vic H


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