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Old 03-19-2010, 10:18 PM
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Thanks guys...once again you have been very helpful!
You gave me some great ideas and some good choices to save up for.
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I have a couple of Cape Forge detail knives. I also use a pfeil 1mm v gouge.
Works good so far,
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You can do amazing things with a good detail knife.
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Drake 1/16" and 1/8" V tools are well worth considering. Really superb tools.
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Drake 1/16" and 1/8" V tools are well worth considering. Really superb tools.
I have them both and use them all the time, excellent tools!

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Old 03-21-2010, 06:50 PM
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Thanks guys, I'll be sure to check out the Drake tools when I'm ready.
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Old 03-22-2010, 05:43 PM
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I use a knife for 80% of my details.

For hair, I use a small veiner (3mm #11 or smaller).

My favorite knife for detail is made by Ralph Long - I have so many it's even named for me.
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