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Bsda
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Hi my name is Brittany and im new to this forum, im fairly new in the whittling world, but have woodworking experience. I was handed down my great grandfathers whittlers set and would apprieciate some outlook....have any of you seen a set like this before? Its over 100 yrs old and still works like a charm!
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Well welcome to AAPK Brittany, glad to have you. Your great grandfather certainly had a nice set. Do you have any thing that he carved? Are you at present carving anything? Hope to see your work and proud for you to have your grandfathers tools. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Welcome! Hope to see you carve, and for Goodness Sake do not sell Grampa's carving tools!
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Welcome aboard Brittany. ::handshake:: Looking forward to seeing any tools, carvings, or knives you may care to post.
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Welcome to AAPK ::welcome:: ::welcome:: . The old woodworking tools and carving sets have the best steel in them. They will take an edge like a razor. Hope to see more of your work.
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Welcome, Brittany! I'm new too. Is it possible to rely on this article? Can someone from experienced tell me which set to buy?
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Mr. Chips
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Borre1985 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:01 pm Welcome, Brittany! I'm new too. Is it possible to rely on this article? Can someone from experienced tell me which set to buy?
I usually tell beginners to get a good pocket knife.

A modified Opinel is a great knife, and the modifications are easily done with a file and a sharpening stone and strop. Another knife and sandpaper will reshape the handles if you wish. Opinels are inexpensive and it is worth it to modify a few, for various tasks.

If you want to carve spoons the Beaver craft sets in the referenced article are good. Beaver Craft makes good stuff. I have tried them out and am impressed. Prices are good too.
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Borre1985 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:01 pm Welcome, Brittany! I'm new too. Is it possible to rely on this article? Can someone from experienced tell me which set to buy?
I would avoid getting the X-Acto (flimsy)or Flexcut (too much money and too many knives of the same basic shape - just different sizes) sets.
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