bartley Posted May 15, 2021 Share #61 Posted May 15, 2021 On 4/5/2021 at 3:49 AM, biltut said: I just finished using some of these carving tools that I bought from Mihail three years or so ago. I had misplaced my instructions for sharpening that he supplied and found a need to contact him again for help. He provided me with a detailed e-mail regarding the sharpening process. I can only applaud again these tools as they are the best small carving tools I have found. In this correspondence, he mentioned to me that he still had three sets left for sale at $420.00. Just wanted to post this as he travels somewhere in the summer and these will not be available again until around October. If anyone is interested let me know and I will provide his e-mail as we have done in the past. Bill Could you please provide me with Mikhail's Email address. John Canute 1 Quote Current Build: Medway Longboat Completed Builds: Concord Stagecoach HM Cutter Cheerful Royal Caroline Schooner for Port Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted November 28, 2021 Share #62 Posted November 28, 2021 On 4/4/2021 at 1:49 PM, biltut said: He provided me with a detailed e-mail regarding the sharpening process How does he suggest to sharpen his tools? I’m curious about the gouges in particular. Thanks! mtaylor 1 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idea Posted November 28, 2021 Share #63 Posted November 28, 2021 32 minutes ago, EricWilliamMarshall said: How does he suggest to sharpen his tools? I’m curious about the gouges in particular. Thanks! He provides full instructions on how to sharpen his chisels when you buy them. Its not hard to do just a bit different on some of them. EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted November 29, 2021 Share #64 Posted November 29, 2021 Could you briefly describe his approach? Do you make you own forms or contoured strops? Sand paper or files? Thanks! mtaylor 1 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idea Posted November 29, 2021 Share #65 Posted November 29, 2021 He glues 1000 grade and 2000/2500 grade paper to a very flat piece of hardwood. He then uses this as you would a whetstone or diamond stone. His pictures paint a far better picture than this though. Ryland Craze, EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted November 29, 2021 Share #66 Posted November 29, 2021 That’s enough for me. I’m familiar with that approach. Many thanks! Regards, Eric mtaylor, No Idea and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolis 88 Posted December 1, 2021 Share #67 Posted December 1, 2021 Hello all I am interested in buying a set of these nice micro carving tools. Can anyone please send me in PM the email address of Michael? Thanks Tolis Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisLBren Posted September 20, 2022 Share #68 Posted September 20, 2022 I would love a PM of his email address too - thanks so much ! Chris mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted September 21, 2022 Share #69 Posted September 21, 2022 Just PM'd you in case no one else has responded yet. Allan Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGRLVR Posted April 2 Share #70 Posted April 2 Hi! I just this group. Could someone share the contact information for the supplier of these miniature tools? I am working my way through reading these posts. I am a tool junkie! Thanks, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anima Posted April 3 Share #71 Posted April 3 Me too! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted April 3 Author Share #72 Posted April 3 Patrick: Unfortunately, due to the current international situation, you will be unable to get these. mtaylor 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted April 3 Share #73 Posted April 3 (edited) ... and one shouldn't anyway now. In principle, anyone with a good tool-grinder could make such tools from round HSS-blanks. Edited April 3 by wefalck mtaylor, thibaultron and Bob Cleek 3 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted April 3 Share #74 Posted April 3 1 hour ago, wefalck said: anyone with a good tool-grinder could make such tools from round HSS-blanks. I usually agree with you Eberhard, but on this one, not so much. 😀 The smallest U chisels would be a challenge for 99.5% of anyone trying make these. These are exquisite chisels that would take someone with lots of experience and time to make a set as well made as Mihail's. Maybe some member could take up the challenge which would be fantastic.😁 Allan Vlax, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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