Which tools?

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #11 01-12-2006, 04:03 PM

Does Ashley Iles make knives?

Just Carving · #12 01-13-2006, 08:49 AM

None that I can see.

http://turningtools.co.uk/ashleyiles/index.html

wade clark · #13 01-13-2006, 10:45 AM

Hi_Ho,
I don't think they do. You could contact them directly and ask.
As i understand, Ashley Iles is a family run business, since 1949. When I started buying their tools I ordered some that weren't in the starter sets and I waited a long time for them to make them (Palm tools). They're all individually hand made, I believe. I guess they allow visitors to their shop in England and I'd love to go some time.
I don't like to tell where I've bought most of my 150+ Ashley Iles tools, because there are still some I want! But between me and you, it's a little shop called ebay--don't tell everybody!!! There's a set on there now that I'm outbid on and probably won't bid again. I've been very happy with most of the tools I've got. There have been a few that were screwed up, but an easy fix...for Rick!
At the time I started "collecting" them, a lady was selling hundreds of them for her next door neighbor who had a woodwork supply business. He retired and put all these Ashley Iles tools, brand new in packaging, in his basement. I bought maybe half of what she had, most of them for $9.99 to $12.50!!! Some of them were $54 or more retail!!!
I've got 5 grown artistic Kids and I'm building sets for them. that's why I'm still looking, nearly daily, to see what's there. That and obsession!
Wade

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #14 01-13-2006, 11:12 AM

OK Dad......when do I get my set?? LOL

Hugh · #15 01-13-2006, 11:21 AM

Hey cuzzin, if Wade adopts you, that would put me inline for a set also wouldn't it.

wade clark · #16 01-13-2006, 12:31 PM

Hi_Ho,
Could you please post a picture of your Mom? I remember faces better than names!

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #17 01-13-2006, 02:30 PM

LOL Smart A!

wade clark · #18 01-14-2006, 02:35 AM

Hi_Ho,
Please accept my humble apologies. I thought it was very funny, but I was out of line.
Wade

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #19 01-14-2006, 10:08 AM

I took it as a joke, no problem.............I better be able to take it! I dish it out all the time...........Pop!! Now wheres my chisels LOL

wade clark · #20 01-14-2006, 11:35 AM

Yes you do...and we all appreciate your sense of humor! Your tools are in the mail...I probably should have asked for your address before mailing them! Father's day is coming up, isn't it!
Wade