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   Timberwerks | Jul 15, 2003 01:01am | #1

   Stubai offers great value along with quality. Pfiel are outstanding tools but the are pricey and not all profiles are easy to find due to limited production times. Auriou tools are among the best also. They are french made and no one in the states sells them at this time. I am working on becomoing a dealer rep for Auriou but this may take some time yet.

    If you happen to be in the Milwaukee WI area you can take a stop by and try some of these tools for your self. Dastra also makes a fine tool. I have not tried the others tools you mentioned but I am sur they would also do a great job for you. If your are unsure of what to purchase Email me and I could send you a couple Stubai's to try out. [email protected]

   Dale

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   BOBABEUI | Jul 15, 2003 08:44pm | #2

   Timber,

   Thanks for taking the time to answer my post.

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   TEX | Jul 15, 2003 09:35pm | #3

   I have been happy with Taylor gouges. They are  less expensive than the others you mentioned and require honeing before use. Sooner or later you will have to hone any tool you use, so it is a process at which you have to become proficient anyway.

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   Telemike | Jul 16, 2003 06:07am | #4

   Thus far, the only tools I've been unhappy with are the first cheap set.  I have lots of pfeil tools, they are pricy, but they are great.  I've got some flexcut tools that sharpen great and cut great.  I've got assorted sorby and some others without any names that sharpen great and work well.  Some of the warren cutlery tools work very well, but I REALLY like the new flexcut tools in the canvas roll for camping carving.

   I can make my stanley planes work OK with lots of tuning - a LN works better out of the box than any stanley (I guess, I can't afford them).  Some cheaper tools can work OK after a little attention.  However, don't try to save money on carving tools because cheap steel won't hold an edge and dull tools rip wood where sharp ones cut it.

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   Lar55 | Jul 16, 2003 07:01am | #5

   I prefer Two Cherries and Hamlet. I own a couple of Stubai's and only use them for light work since their ferrules are internal not sure if they could take a pounding from the mallet that the other two take and still hold up.  Good luck with whatever you choose and just like one of the other posts here said, don't buy cheap go for quality.

   
   

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   Edited 7/16/2003 12:03:32 AM ET by Lar

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   Timberwerks | Jul 16, 2003 03:07pm | #6

   Lar

   Go ahead and use the mallet on your Stubai's the internal ferrule does prevent splitting. I carve in Walnut and use a heavy mallet with no problems. If something where to happen with the tool Email and I will take care off you.

   [email protected]

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   Lar55 | Jul 16, 2003 04:24pm | #7

   Dale, I just banged the blazes out of one of the Stubai and your right, it didn't split.  Held up as well as the Two Cherries. 

   Thanks,

   Lar

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   Timberwerks | Jul 16, 2003 06:32pm | #9

   Lar

   I am happy to hear you put more trust in your Stubai's. At one time or another a handle my split on any brand tool. I have split Pfeil's and others and at some time a Stubai may split on me as well. Enjoy your carving.

   Dale

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   woodshaver | Jul 16, 2003 04:46pm | #8

   HI dale , those stubi s you sold me are great , I was playing around with them yesterday, and decided  those are the carving tools for me.  as soon as the budget allows it Im going to buy some more. 

                                           mark

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   Timberwerks | Jul 16, 2003 06:37pm | #10

   Hi Mark

   Glad you like them. If there is ever a profile you need give me a call and I can set you up with an account. Also if you ever need your tools sharpened or a new profile ground to suit your needs let me know. I enjoyed talking with you and hopefully I can visit your shop soon.

   Take Care

   Dale