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I have a set of chisels and would like add some palm gouges and would really appreciate suggestions.   I'm a novice here, so I don't know if I should buy individual tools or a set?  Also would appreciate specifics on which set or individual tools.  Right now I'm building a kit, but have plans to continue to scratch building with hardwoods.  I tend to purchase good quality tools so I was thinking of Pfeil or similar tools as appropriate ones.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Jeff

aka HobbyMill

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Current Build: Constitution

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Hi Everyone and thanks for your replies.

 

Vahur, Thanks, I did see the thread on the Russian micro carving set started by Druxey and that was what got me interested in some additional tools and I may pursue that route.  Does anyone know if they are still available?

 

Jim, thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to respond.  Great to see a pic of your Conny and your wonderful workmanship.  I've often wondered if you had continued that build.  If you wouldn't mind letting us know which ones that you use the most, that would be really helpful.  I'm tempted for both sets, but if you mainly use only 1/2 of them then that might be a little pricey at my skill level.

 

Jack and Hsae, thank you for helping out!  A lot of information for me to digest and I really appreciate your taking the time to help a novice.

 

Thanks, 

Jeff

aka HobbyMill

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Current Build: Constitution

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Jeff,

 

The size of the chisel is determined by the job it is being used for.

Dockyard micro chisels are a size for decorative carvings - usually 17 century and first half of the 18th century.

For larger jobs there are FlesCut and UL Ramelson. 

FlexCut are not difficult to find.

Mountain Woodcarvers  sells both Dockyard and Ramelson.

This company is having a sale on factory seconds from Dockyard. 

 

UL Ramelson has a web site and individual chisels are available there.

 

It is a pain to wait and frustrating not to have what you need , when you need it.  The economical way would to get to a task, guess the size and shape of chisel needed and buy just those.  This advice that I cannot practice myself,

NRG member 45 years

 

Current:  

HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing

HMS Beagle 1831 refiit  10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing

The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842
Flying Fish 1838  pilot schooner -  framed - ready for stern timbers
Porpose II  1836  brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
Vincennes  1825  Sloop-of-War  -  timbers assembled, need shaping
Peacock  1828  Sloop-of -War  -  timbers ready for assembly
Sea Gull  1838  pilot schooner -  timbers ready for assembly
Relief  1835  ship - timbers ready for assembly

Other

Portsmouth  1843  Sloop-of-War  -  timbers ready for assembly
Le Commerce de Marseilles  1788   118 cannons - framed

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Jim,

Thanks so much.  I'll probably pick them up.

I believe that they may have changed their numbering system, so after I receive the current model numbers from Larson, I'll post them here.

 

Thanks again! 

Jeff

aka HobbyMill

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Current Build: Constitution

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Here's the response from Larson:

 

Hey ~ those are the manufacture part numbers  ~  I'll add our numbers to your list  ~ if you need anything further ~please let me know. 

 

5303-10  1mm wide  512-0310

5306-10  1 mm wide 512-0610

5301-15  1.5 mm wide 512-0115

5311-05  .5 mm wide 512-1105

5339-15  1.5 mm wide 512-3915

5311-10  1 mm wide -512-1110 

 

BTW the above is what is included in this set:  https://twocherriesusa.com/product/micro-carving-tool-set-of-6-octagonal-hornbeam-handle/

 

Thanks Jim!  

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Jeff

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