[Woodcarver] New carver question about Flexcut tools

[dick carter]

>From: <mike_rowe_us at yahoo.com>

>

>I'm a new carver who has tip-toed in with chip carving and would now like 

>to get involved with relief carving. Flexcut is offering a package that 

>sounds good for a beginner:

>

>http://flexcut.com/products/cart.php?target=product&product_id=1067&category_id=113

>

>This set included 2 handles and 16 blades. My concern is about constantly 

>inserting and removing the blades from the handle. After a while will this 

>cause them to be loose fitting? Does the "Power Handle" have the feel of a 

>standard size tool rather than a palm tool? How do Flexcut tools compare 

>generally?

>

>In advance, thanks for your opinion.

>

>Mike


Mike, I bought & have used the smaller set (11piece Travel Set) for over 3 
years. I haven't noticed any loosening of the handle. I have not used it 
with the power handle, but I have permanently
attached some of the blades into my own handles.
While I have some other brand tools, the majority of my tools are Flexcut & 
I'm satisified with them.

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