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Old 07-02-2009, 08:01 PM
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Default Woodcraft vs Ramelson Carving Tools

I recently started carving again. I decided to buy Beginner's carving tools for small projects and to save money. I purchased from Woodcraft.
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The tools were clearly marked "Woodcraft" and yet my tools were marked "Ramelson USA" The tools seem to be of good quality and sharp. Did I get a good deal or should I make an issue over the name brand?
This is my first post and hate to start by complaining but is it right to switch brands without notifying the customer first?
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Old 07-02-2009, 08:43 PM
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Made by Ramelson and Marketed by Woodcraft. It's not uncommon and really shouldn't be an issue.
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Old 07-02-2009, 08:52 PM
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Mitchell is right....it's one in the same.
Welcome back to carving. Hope to see some of your work one of these days.
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If you bought that set from somewhere else, they run about $9 per tool, so I'd say the price was about right.
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Ramelsons will give you excellent service. I'd say you got a bargan.

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Old 07-02-2009, 10:14 PM
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For the money, Ramelson's are about as good a bargain as there is imo. Good tools and they come sharp!
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I think you did OK the tools are fairly good.
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Default Re: Woodcraft vs Ramelson Carving Tools

ramelson private labels for many shops around-- i know harold enlow used to have them with his name on them-- i bet that you can go to some woodcraft shops and find woodcraft stamped on them.
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Old 07-07-2009, 02:08 PM
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I hope they work out for you. I bought a set of their micro palm tools. Some of the blades were badly damaged straight out of the package. some of them had the shank so loose in the handle that they could easily be pulled out with my thumb and index finger.....Anyway I hope your happy with your purchase. Name brands don't matter, only performance. Welcome back to carving.
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Old 07-07-2009, 02:17 PM
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Have a number of Woodcraft / Ramelson set always been happy hold a good edge. Should be of good use for a lot of years!
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