Steve, I would suggest that perhaps you look at Ramelson tools. Â*They are good value, and they have good steel. Â*Nothing extraordinary, but I think you will get about 100% positive feedback from the folks here about Ramelson tools. Â*Many dealers sell these as their 'store brand,' but they ae easy to identify as Ramelson tools with their maroon handles. Â*Here are a couple of links so you can evaluate them for yourself:

http://nt.bnt.com/mhconline/shopfram...category%3D112

http://nt.bnt.com/mhconline/shopfram...category%3D112

http://shop.woodcraft.com/Woodcraft/...468EEA7F4C713F

http://shop.woodcraft.com/Woodcraft/...468EEA7F4C713F

[Randy48]

[quote author=steve lurie link=board=Beginner;num=1068097246;start=0#9 date=11/06/03 at 23:15:22]THank you all for your advice. Â*Ill be skipping EBAY for sure!!!

Its great to be starting in a craft that has such helpful people. Â* I really appreciate it.....

Thanks again!!!!!


Steve [/quote]


Steve, don't put off ebay so fast! Every once-in-awhile some is selling good quality used carving! Right now there is a set of knives I'm watching. If the price doesn't get to high they'll be mine

Also, someone was looking for a spokeshave, there are several nices ones (used of course) around the $15-20 range! Ebay is a good resource, you just have to watch what you buy and who you're buying from. Also watch the shipping proce, some of those %$@$#@$# will really stick-it to you with shipping!

[quote author=Randy48 link=board=Beginner;num=1068097246;start=0#11 date=11/10/03 at 21:43:32]
Also, someone was looking for a spokeshave, there are several nices ones (used of course) around the $15-20 range! Ebay is a good resource, you just have to watch what you buy and who you're buying from. Also watch the shipping proce, some of those %$@$#@$# will really stick-it to you with shipping![/quote]

I had been watching eBay for spokeshaves, but ended up buying a Veritas spokeshave, which seems like a fine tool. There was one Kunz shave I was watching which ended up selling for something like $14, but with shipping would have cost more than buying a new one. Go figure.

I think you should buy a cheap set off Ebay.

Or you could believe the saying:

'You get what you pay for'

Slim, IMO there is a difference between 'getting what you pay for,' and 'looking for the best value.' Â*Tuesday on Ebay, some lucky person bought a 6 piece set of lightly used Sorby tools for $90, which I think is a great price for some great tools.