Dennys "Peter Ortel" V-gouge

Heine · #41 10-12-2005, 12:28 PM

Hello,

I'm looing for your opinion on Denny's Veiners. He is now offering them in 2,4 and 6mm sizes. How do these compare to the Stubai veiners?

Thanks,
Dan Heine

rick-in-seattle · #42 10-12-2005, 08:11 PM

Dan,
They are two different tools even though they are called the same thing.

The Stubai is a stout tool with a tapered shank designed to cut a full circle; this feature (when ground properly) allows the carver to "drill" a perfect hole.
I use the smaller ones to make holes in the hands of my carvings so they can hold sticks etc.

Denny's Veiners are a thin "straight-shank" design; the depth is equal to the width, which precludes rotation to form a hole.

I did modify a Denny Veiner to allow it to "drill" at the request of one customer. This changes the tool enough that it may void any guarantee that Denny offers.

Canopener · #43 10-14-2005, 04:18 PM

Since we are still on this subject, I recently bought a murphy knife and the "Ortel V gouge" from Rick, to help my brother-in-law get started carving. The Murphy knife is still sealed up so that my brother-in-law can see what truely sharp is all about, but I think he will have to buy his own V-tool, or at least get some chips under his belt before he receives one of the shortcuts. . I like it too much. It really makes short work out of cuts that I would struggle to find the right tool to work with; good steel, and very sharp. While there is no such thing as a carver in a can, this comes very close.
By the way, when I called to order, it was apparent that I pulled Rick away from working his magic back in his shop, but it did not stop him from taking the time for a nice gab about carving, and the joys of being a night owl and sleep deprevation, since we both work through the night.
Another blatent plug for the good people at Little Shavers.
Jim

carvinginnyc · #44 10-15-2005, 02:19 AM

Does Denny make any mallet tools? I am assuming the ortel is a palm tool, correct. I can't decide between the ortel w/3" wings and the modified with 2" wings. Which does everyone prefer and why?

Greyhair · #45 10-31-2005, 11:39 PM

Okan, I'm convinced. I have really enjoyed Denny's carving knifes. He is one of the few that makes a 2 3/4 inch long blade. I like it because it is flexible and can make soft curves without digging in. I rounded off the edges on the top of the blade and it really works well.
Now I have ordered the new Denny V-Gouge but I ordered the Stetson version instead of the Ortel version. I will let you know how it works. I also noticed that Rick had some other sales on so took advantage of those too.

I have enjoyed the Diosbud large V tool that I bought it has really held up well and is a breeze to sharpen. I ordered the small one now too. I just can not keep the small Flexcut V tool sharp for any period of time. It just does not hold an edge very long.