[Woodcarver] So many tools ... so many differences ...

[Larry Yudis]

Hey Corey,
 
Good observations on your eclectic assortment of tools.  I tend to agree with most of what you've said.
 
The one thing you would think would be standardized in the industry would be the sweeps of tools.  You can take a #5 in Ashley Iles, Henry Taylor, Stubai, Flexcut, Two Cherries, Marples, Sculpture House, Ramelson, Warren, Denny, etc. etc. etc. ... and find differences in the sweeps between them.  Some will match, where others might be considerably different.
 
You've just have to find the tools that suit you best and stick with them.
 

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

Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs
International Woodcarvers Congress
Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd.
PO Box 104
Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-359-9684 (days)
563-355-3787 (evenings)
www.awcltd.org



 

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From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Corey Hallagan
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:29 PM
To: [Woodcarver]
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Hey Bigd og


Now that I have several different tool makers in my collection I can sure tell some differences in sweeps, sizes, steel etc. I have a couple Two Cherry, many Ramelson, many Denny ( hey that rhymes) Japanese, and now half a dozen or so Henry Taylor. Out of all my tools, I dislike the Two Cherries as the palm tools are too large and the steel is the most brittle of all I have. They are not the most comfortable tools, at least for me. I find Ramelson steel to be fine and they hold and edge well but I also hear that the quality control has gotten pretty bad and our club will no longer sell them. Too bad. Denny's are a step above in steel, they come sharp but I think his sweeps and sizes are the most inconsistent, #3's are more like a 2 compared to others and some�� sizes are off, like the 3/8 #9 isn't anywhere close to a 3/8 and makes a perfect 1/4 #9, which is funny cause he doesn't make a 1/4 #9 :)���� The Henry Taylors seem to be spot on in sweep and size.�� Some one told me that it takes for ever to get one on a stone sharp but once it is sharp they stay sharp better than any tool he has.�� Just some of my observations on the tools I have.�� Now I shall carve!

Corey


On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 4:57 PM, Larry Yudis <thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com> wrote:


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Thanks for the kind words Corey.�� The HT palm tools are really sweet.�� Good English steel forged by good English craftsmen.
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I will let Rick know the good job he's doing on sharpening.
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Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis
The Woodcraft Shop
2724 State St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
800-397-2278
www.thewoodcraftshop.com

Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs
International Woodcarvers Congress
Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd.
PO Box 104
Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-359-9684 (days)
563-355-3787 (evenings)
www.awcltd.org



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From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Corey Hallagan
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 4:12 PM
To: Woodcarvers
Subject: [Woodcarver] Hey Bigd og


Larry, love the new tools and especially liking the Henry Taylor palm tools. Those are some really nice tools. And thumbs up and kudos to your sharpening guy!��� The 1/8 V-tool is the sharpest and nicest cutting V-tool I own! Cuts like butter! 

Corey

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