Carving Tools

[Bapakleo]

Anyone know where top quality tools (gouges/chisels) can be acquired for a good price?

 

[Hmerkle]

Depending on how many you want and what sizes...

Here is something I am watching on EBAY;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261445959140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

of course that is only four gouges...

This is a nice set too, but almost gone...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/carving-tools-Set-of-12-/121314785550

 

[Bapakleo]

Hank, I appreciate the heads-up. The second suggestion was close to what I'm looking for but I did not see it until just now and it was sold.

I am looking to purchase just under 30 specific tools, preferably new. Not looking for someone to give them to me (though that would be nice) but since I'm not in a hurry and Pfiel sale prices are at least 20% off retail, if I can't find new Swiss-made or German-made for 20% or more off retail, I can wait.

Thanks again.

 

[Hmerkle]

Let me know what you want and I will watch too.

I REALLY like my two cherries set, but it was acquired over 4 or 5 years!
The steel is unbelievable. (polished and keeps an edge...)

 

[Bapakleo]

Hank,

Thanks again for the offer of help. I've heard really good things about Two Cherries and Pfiel and although my access to using them has been limited I agree that either would certainly meet my needs. I decided to get the available Auriou chisels as a starter set. They may not be better than others but they really are 'sweet as sugar' right out of the package. I'm happy with the decision so far except their range and availability are severely limited.

Let me know what you want and I will watch too.

I REALLY like my two cherries set, but it was acquired over 4 or 5 years!
The steel is unbelievable. (polished and keeps an edge...)

 

[Mike Davis]

You might contact Jim Bode and see if he has older chisels to fill in the missing pieces.

Sometimes he will give a better price if you call and talk to him.

 

[KenOfCary]

Two-Cherries is a good brand. Ashley Isles is another. I personally don't care for the Swiss Pfiel gouges or the flex-cut ones, but that is just personal preference. You can also find some older gouges at Ed's shop in Pittsboro.

Lee Valley and ToolsforWorkingWood are good sources.

 

[mcsincnj]

I was very surprised to see that Buck Brothers is considered vintage. Amazon has six, but they are much shorter than the set I have. I know you want new, but if you get "vintage" from a ex-professional they are probably 2x as long as what is sold today. All of my carving tools are Buck's and at least 10" from the tip to the tang. Also, older steel will hold an edge much longer than anything sold from China.



http://www.amazon.com/6-Pc-Firmer-C..._sbs_hi_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=10BXKSB559SC2RB5546P