Some tools I just finished sharpening

rick-in-seattle · #1 09-10-2005, 04:43 PM

I decided to show a real example of my work.

These are ten tools I received for sharpening for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.littleshavers.com/SharpeningExample.html

Mike_B · #2 09-10-2005, 05:11 PM

WOW Rick! Fantastic job.

Plain_Ol_Ed · #3 09-10-2005, 05:28 PM

I hope you charged enough to make it worth your while; but, I bet you didn't!

Old_Gord · #4 09-10-2005, 05:54 PM

Terrific work Rick...looks like a completely new set of tools for some lucky-son-of-a-gun.
BTW I had the opportunity today to see the knives you made for Colin...some sweet looking instruments...leaves a guy feeling envious of a fellow carvers tools.

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OG

rick-in-seattle · #5 09-10-2005, 05:54 PM

Ed,
It worked out to $2.50 per hour; not bad for something you enjoy doing.

Unless I take into account the cost of abrasives, electricity, oak for handles, etc. then it is probably closer to $1.25 per hour.

But hey, when you are out on strike, any pay is better than none at all.

O.G.,
It seems that most of the rusty tools come from the gulf coast area, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida; usually after a big storm.

Yes, Colin has some nice tools, he is one of the few carvers who has more tools than I do.

BasketballJones · #6 09-10-2005, 05:56 PM

Showoff

Seriously that is incredible. So that was 10 tools at 2 bucks apiece + shipping and handling. Time for me to hit some garage sales and flea markets.

rick-in-seattle · #7 09-10-2005, 06:03 PM

BBJ,
You would be surprised how many carvers buy tools on Ebay and send them to me to repair/sharpen.

papasar · #8 09-10-2005, 06:25 PM

Rick,
Absolutely beautiful work!! You not only practice the art of carving, you also practice the art of restoring and sharpening!
Your reputation is well deserved.
Bill K.

wade clark · #9 09-10-2005, 06:45 PM

Rick,
I hate to blow a good thing, but you should charge a "restoring" fee, seperate from sharpening! What an incredible contrast! Beautiful!
Wade

carver6 · #10 09-10-2005, 07:27 PM

Rick,

I absolutely agree with Wade!! You should definetly charge a "restoration fee" for restoring any tools that are not taken better care of. Don't know how you did it but they look brand new. That kind of craftsmanship deserves more than $2.50!! Anyone that let's tools get in that shape should have their butt kicked and pay the price for having them fixed. Maybe I'm too hard nosed but there is no reason for that kind of neglect.

End of rant. Excellent work.

Garon (Carver6)