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Is this a good set of chisels to start with?
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Tribal Tiki
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08/27/2012
Hello all, Is this a good set to begin with? Thanks! [ Edited by: Tribal Tiki 2012-08-27 07:53 ] |
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08/27/2012
Sounds like you have a great start Tribal Tiki, better than what I have. I'm still using those clear yellow handled chisels that you can buy at Toys R Us. The important thing is to start and keep them sharp! |
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ukutiki
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08/27/2012
Pfeil is good |
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AlohaStation
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08/27/2012
Learn to sharpen. Those will go a long way. |
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TheBigT
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08/27/2012
Yes, those Pfeils are basically "forever" tools. You'll want to learn how to sharpen those suckers. I like the flexcuts too if u get the mallet set. I'm not good on mm, but that set you describe sounds a little narrow-ish for my taste. But obviously it depends on what you carve. For the flat chisels like the #2 gouge, I like a wide gouge, 20mm or better. My #3 pfeil is 35mm. Of course it's not quite as easy to finese that one. |
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pjc5150
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08/27/2012
no, those are BAD!!! send them to my house....lol... j/k...those are nice...pfeils & flexys are what I use...good tools just make carving a more pleasant experience in my opinion. |
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tikilongbeach
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08/28/2012
Carve a tiki out of mesquite! It's pretty stuff when polished. I've got a cedar tiki mask. |
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McTiki
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08/28/2012
What's a chisel for? They don't look like they spin very fast..... Sorry...couldn't resist... That set is the $hit... get busy! Welcome to TC! Mahalo! McTiki |
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08/28/2012
If your starting out with PFEIL, then your ahead of about 99% of the rest of us. I started out with a set Craftsman bench chisels made for carpentry. |
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Tribal Tiki
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08/28/2012
Thanks for all the feedback. |
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hang10tiki
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08/28/2012
Yep, good stuff |
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Benzart
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08/30/2012
Normally Pfeil IS Great,, HOWEVER, Beware that many chisels "Made for" Woodcraft are FAR Inferior to the original brand, ESPECIALLY when they are Honed and polished ready to use. |
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TheBigT
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08/30/2012
Thanks Benz. Good to know. I have purchased all my Pfeils at woodcraft so I will have to watch them. |
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Benzart
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09/02/2012
No Worries, you only need to be wary of the 'Forged for Woodcraft" tools. If they are Straight Pheils or HT's or whatever the brand they will be OK. |
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Grand Kahu
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10/05/2012
Benzart, I'm a bit confused, as Woodcraft indicates they are the sole US distributor for Pfeil. They are not promoting any of the Pfeils as "made for Woodcraft" that I see. While I could imagine a rebranded Woodcraft chisel might not be the same quality, how do you know if any of the Woodcraft Pfeils are of lesser quality than the European versions? I'm just curious, as I am interested in getting back into carving and have been looking at some of these Pfeils to buy. GK |
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swizzle
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10/05/2012
I bought Pfiels myself when i decided to have a go at carving. Here in Aus. they cost about $50 each. Just sayin'. |
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Benzart
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11/17/2012
I'm not saying these ARE "made for woodcraft by pfeil", BUT, IF they are THEN Beware. The "Henry Taylors" I bought said "Made for Woodcraft by Henry Taylor" and they are Garbage. |
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