[Woodcarver] Thanks for such a great resource.

[dick carter]

>From: Russell Brechlin <rdbrechlin1 at verizon.net>




>

>   Beginning about four years ago, carving has been an interest of mine. 

>Although some of the aspects of it are still a mystery. Recently I 

>purchased a set of tools put out by Warren Cutlery and am having trouble 

>with them. They are very sharp, but the angle seems to be too steep for 

>carving. Is this something that is normal in new tools?

>   and do i need to sharpen them before use? Or am I just not used to them? 

>Any suggestions would be very helpful.

>

Russ, one of the first tool sets that I bought was Warren tools, and yes you 
have to sharpen them before you use them. As you said the angle is too 
steep. I sharpened mine down to about 20º &
they worked much better. The blades are good steel & stay sharp with a 
stropping.
Welcome to the list.

Dick Carter
In the Manadnock area of NH
rhc511 at hotmail.com
Please check-out my stuff at:
http://www.picturetrail.com/cartersstuff

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