[Woodcarver] tool question-Marples Tools

[Linehan718 at aol.com]

I have the same opinion of Marples, Have about 6 of the standard mallet  
tools.  You can get them cheaply compared to the top notch swiss-made and  the 
like.  Think I paid about 15 ea.  again decent tool for the money  But not my 
first choice in tools.  They can sharpen but seem to lose their  edge quickly.  
Very chunky steel.  Maybe if they were reground to have  better bevels and 
thinner edges they would be better.  I will try it one  day.  I have heard, also 
that the older Marples were an exceptional tool,  better steel and better tool 
making technique I suppose.
 
Anyone looking for a good economically priced tool would do good to  deal 
with Ramelson.  I have no complaints about their tools.  Judi  Tangerman, E J 
Tangermans daughter(for those in the know) uses Ramelson and  Harmen almost 
exclusively.
 
 
Maura carvin'  in  nyc
http://www.carvinginNYC.com
http://www.picturetrail.com/carvinginnyc
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