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inletting tools - where to buy them
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jdkerstetter
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Pfeil tool are the best and Woodcraft is the sole U.S. distributer: http://www.woodcraft.com/category/1002263/pfeil-swiss-made-carving-tools.aspx
However, they are cheaper ordered from Canada: http://www.chippingaway.com/WoodCa...ools/SwissMadePfeilToolsFullSize-Straight.htm
Far superior to other tools and available in smaller profiles for getting into tight spaces. Enjoy, J.D.
However, they are cheaper ordered from Canada: http://www.chippingaway.com/WoodCa...ools/SwissMadePfeilToolsFullSize-Straight.htm
Far superior to other tools and available in smaller profiles for getting into tight spaces. Enjoy, J.D.
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jdkerstetter said:
OK im more confused now that when I started. All is see are carving tools. Is there ad difference in carving and inletting tools.
Will one of the 6pc sets get me started? I don't want to spend 800 on a set. What do you recommend as a cheap starter set (200 and under)
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The tools are the same.
An awful lot of Inletting can be done with just a few tools, it's the carving that'll make you want a more diverse set.
But I have seen tutorials and videos where one guy will use 4 tools and the next has a list of about 30.
You can inlet locks, side plates, ramrod pipes and install butt plates with
1/4" chisel
1/16" chisel
#6/6mm and #10/6mm gouges
and an Xacto knife
start getting into the carving and a series of shallower gouges and various curve shapes help a lot.
I just picked up this affordable set, the tools take a sharp edge easy enough and fit well in my club mitts; http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/10-TOOL-BASIC-SET-ROLL/productinfo/401004/
But I have 8 other tools that I picked up as needed through the years.
It's a good idea to look around youtube for tutorials, the Library for some books, all to get an idea not only what's needed but to see different techniques.
Your going to make a few mistakes, there is a learning curve. I chose to just be happy with basic inletting for years, and just keep trying new things as the need comes along.
An awful lot of Inletting can be done with just a few tools, it's the carving that'll make you want a more diverse set.
But I have seen tutorials and videos where one guy will use 4 tools and the next has a list of about 30.
You can inlet locks, side plates, ramrod pipes and install butt plates with
1/4" chisel
1/16" chisel
#6/6mm and #10/6mm gouges
and an Xacto knife
start getting into the carving and a series of shallower gouges and various curve shapes help a lot.
I just picked up this affordable set, the tools take a sharp edge easy enough and fit well in my club mitts; http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/10-TOOL-BASIC-SET-ROLL/productinfo/401004/
But I have 8 other tools that I picked up as needed through the years.
It's a good idea to look around youtube for tutorials, the Library for some books, all to get an idea not only what's needed but to see different techniques.
Your going to make a few mistakes, there is a learning curve. I chose to just be happy with basic inletting for years, and just keep trying new things as the need comes along.
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I picked up a very nice set of ten chisels and gouges made in Germany. They don't have a name but rather a trade mark and I don't really know who made them. They have what looks like a W over some other mark that I don't recognize. Any idea? I'll see if I can get a macro shot of the trade mark tomorrow but it's pretty tiny. Mike D.
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I have a carving tool set, but I use a 1/4" and 1/8" wood chisel from Home Depot far more often, they're cheap and I don't feel bad about being rough on them.
I also made a few tools from old sawzall blades which I use to inlet triggers and pin lugs, just carefully ground and sanded them so as not to overheat the metal. Like the wood chisels you won't feel bad about using them to scrape the bottom of the inlet.
I also made a few tools from old sawzall blades which I use to inlet triggers and pin lugs, just carefully ground and sanded them so as not to overheat the metal. Like the wood chisels you won't feel bad about using them to scrape the bottom of the inlet.
You can inlet & practically build a whole rifle with 6 of these. Straight & offset one of each in 1/8", 1/4", 3/8". This is what they look like: INletting Chissels TOW has them, but they used to be much cheaper at Dunlap Woodcrafts, so I would call Wayne or Daniel there & check the prices. You can easily inlet a rifle with a few of these & a good Arkansas Oil Stone to sharpen them on. I have inlet dozens of rifles with them, I have 2 of each of them & been using the same ones for over 10 years.
I also have a 2 FlexCut gouges & 2 V's I use quite a bit. I have about 12 FlexcCuts, but use 4 the most, over & over.
And a Microplane in 10-12" flat & a rounded tube one will save you Hours of rasping.
That and a couple small tools made with a piece of drill rod & you can build & carve a entire rifle.
Keith Lisle
I also have a 2 FlexCut gouges & 2 V's I use quite a bit. I have about 12 FlexcCuts, but use 4 the most, over & over.
And a Microplane in 10-12" flat & a rounded tube one will save you Hours of rasping.
That and a couple small tools made with a piece of drill rod & you can build & carve a entire rifle.
Keith Lisle
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Muzzleloader Builder's Supply has the tools Birddog6 made reference to for $10 each. They are great people to deal with.
www.muzzleloaderbuilderssupply.com
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kingsax26
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as long as were are on the topic....can anyone reccomend a good book on inletting? I am finally ready to take the plaunge
