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Starter Set of 5 Carving Tools with Instructions |
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These hand-forged tools are of the same high quality as the Acorn professional series except that they are shorter (about 8" long) and have octagonal Beech handles. This is a great set for anybody wishing to take up carving. The set is suitable for both relief and in-the-round carving and includes 1/4" chisel, 1/4" #3 gouge, 5/16" #5 gouge, 1/4" #6 fishtail gouge and 5/16" #8 gouge. In addition, we have included detailed step by step instructions by instructor and master carver Jeremy Williams for completing a simple relief carving. The tools are razor sharp and ready for immediate use and come in a presentation box. Made in Sheffield, England.
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Henry Taylor's "Acorn" Professional Carving Tools
Acorn Tools are world-renowned and have been made by Henry Taylor since 1834, combining the traditional pride and skills of those far off days with the aids of modern technology. Only the best quality Sheffield steel is used, coupled with advanced heat treatment, to ensure the finest of cutting edges is not only achieved but also maintained. Average steel hardness is Rc 60 - 62.
Many of the lower quality tools produced elsewhere are made under drop stamps or presses but Henry Taylor believe that only the hand forging method used by the "Acorn" craftsmen can produce the correctly shaped blade with the best metallurgical qualities. If cared for properly, these tools will last a lifetime. The blade of each tool features Henry Taylor's hallmark straw color finish on the inside and a non-reflective black anvil finish on the outside. The round handles are turned from select Beech and feature brass ferrules. Overall length is approximately 10".
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